ALFAX vs. KSCOX
Compare and contrast key facts about Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund (ALFAX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX).
ALFAX is managed by Lord Abbett. It was launched on Mar 18, 1998. KSCOX is managed by Kinetics. It was launched on Mar 20, 2000.
Performance
ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Performance Comparison
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ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALFAX Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund | -2.53% | 8.80% | 13.18% | 13.92% | -23.50% | 15.01% | 26.16% | 24.95% | -9.72% | 20.61% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | -8.66% | 68.42% | -14.77% | 31.96% | 50.32% | 2.30% | 27.06% | 0.29% | 26.23% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ALFAX achieves a -2.53% return, which is significantly lower than KSCOX's 29.72% return. Over the past 10 years, ALFAX has underperformed KSCOX with an annualized return of 8.73%, while KSCOX has yielded a comparatively higher 21.17% annualized return.
ALFAX
- 1D
- -1.32%
- 1M
- -9.32%
- YTD
- -2.53%
- 6M
- -1.61%
- 1Y
- 16.40%
- 3Y*
- 8.86%
- 5Y*
- 1.80%
- 10Y*
- 8.73%
KSCOX
- 1D
- -5.64%
- 1M
- -8.65%
- YTD
- 29.72%
- 6M
- 22.71%
- 1Y
- 8.12%
- 3Y*
- 25.79%
- 5Y*
- 16.02%
- 10Y*
- 21.17%
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ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ALFAX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is lower than KSCOX's 1.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ALFAX vs. KSCOX — Risk / Return Rank
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ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund (ALFAX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| ALFAX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.80 | 0.31 | +0.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.23 | 0.63 | +0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.08 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.07 | 0.28 | +0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.45 | 0.46 | +3.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| ALFAX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 | 0.31 | +0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.09 | 0.58 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.82 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.61 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between ALFAX and KSCOX is 0.70, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Dividend Comparison
ALFAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.44%, more than KSCOX's 0.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALFAX Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund | 5.44% | 5.30% | 0.80% | 0.46% | 6.94% | 5.38% | 7.99% | 14.66% | 16.61% | 11.96% | 11.85% | 15.83% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.14% | 0.18% | 3.58% | 6.71% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ALFAX drawdown since its inception was -57.11%, smaller than the maximum KSCOX drawdown of -70.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ALFAX and KSCOX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ALFAX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.11% | -70.09% | +12.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.07% | -24.29% | +11.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.88% | -33.10% | -0.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.29% | -47.09% | +6.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.31% | -11.01% | +0.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.94% | -14.89% | +1.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.13% | 14.84% | -11.71% |
Volatility
ALFAX vs. KSCOX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund (ALFAX) is 6.61%, while Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX) has a volatility of 7.94%. This indicates that ALFAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than KSCOX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ALFAX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.61% | 7.94% | -1.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.41% | 19.48% | -7.07% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.01% | 28.88% | -8.87% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.76% | 27.74% | -7.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.59% | 25.84% | -5.25% |