- Issuer
- AQR
- Inception Date
- Oct 30, 2013
- Category
- Multistrategy
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
QSPNX Performance Chart
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N (QSPNX) is up 11.5% since the beginning of the year. QSPNX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QSPNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,421.
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Returns By Period
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N (QSPNX) has returned 11.49% so far this year and 15.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QSPNX has returned 7.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 0.96%
- YTD
- 11.49%
- 6M
- 12.41%
- 1Y
- 15.82%
- 3Y*
- 18.83%
- 5Y*
- 19.34%
- 10Y*
- 7.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QSPNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2014, QSPNX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2022 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2021 at -7.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, QSPNX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 23, 2021 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 27, 2021 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.81% | 2.96% | 3.77% | -0.00% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 11.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | 5.09% | 2.30% | -4.73% | 3.11% | 0.36% | 1.80% | 0.00% | 1.18% | 1.52% | -0.00% | 0.30% | 14.35% |
| 2024 | 10.10% | 1.48% | 7.05% | 1.12% | 2.95% | -2.15% | -1.46% | -0.74% | -3.12% | 0.90% | 1.15% | 2.97% | 21.33% |
| 2023 | 1.35% | 5.86% | -6.92% | 2.57% | -5.14% | 8.75% | -0.89% | 4.90% | 8.48% | -3.17% | 0.82% | -3.60% | 12.14% |
| 2022 | 13.90% | 1.64% | -3.84% | 9.91% | 9.95% | -7.14% | -4.59% | -0.48% | -0.60% | 11.42% | 1.64% | -2.34% | 30.40% |
| 2021 | 5.54% | 3.00% | 10.04% | -1.19% | 1.34% | -1.72% | 2.15% | -0.13% | 0.26% | -7.75% | 1.28% | 10.78% | 24.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N has an annualized alpha of 8.47%, beta of -0.04, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2014.
- This fund captured 14.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -22.01%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.47%
- Beta
- -0.04
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.23%
- Downside Capture
- -22.01%
Expense Ratio
QSPNX has a high expense ratio of 6.14%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QSPNX ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N (QSPNX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QSPNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.44 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.06 | 2.78 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.19 | 12.44 | -4.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.52 | $1.60 | $1.68 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.05 | $0.71 | $0.17 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 2.14% | 2.39% | 6.80% | 23.73% | 22.62% | 12.61% | 0.00% | 1.63% | 0.51% | 6.81% | 1.75% | 5.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $1.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.68 | $1.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.88 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N was 41.79%, occurring on Dec 8, 2020. Recovery took 356 trading sessions.
The current AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N drawdown is 2.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 bear market2020 | -41.79%Dec 2020 | 2y 10mo | 1y 5mo | 4y 3moJan 2018 - May 2022 |
Bear market2022 | -17.17%Aug 2022 | 2mo 10d | 6mo 14d | 8mo 24dMay 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.22%May 2023 | 2mo 29d | 2mo 19d | 5mo 18dMar 2023 - Aug 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.31%Aug 2024 | 2mo 3d | 5mo 27d | 8moJun 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2015 pullback2015 | -9.00%Mar 2015 | 1mo 21d | 6mo 21d | 8mo 12dJan 2015 - Sep 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QSPNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.79% | -56.78% | +14.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.05% | -9.10% | +4.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.31% | -18.90% | +9.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.17% | -25.43% | +8.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.79% | -33.92% | -7.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.06% | -1.80% | -0.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.57% | -10.71% | +1.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.92% | 2.03% | -0.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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