FRQAX vs. ASFYX

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

FRQAX (Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class A) and ASFYX (Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I) are both mutual funds - FRQAX is a Target Retirement Date fund managed by BlackRock, while ASFYX is a Systematic Trend fund actively managed by Virtus. Their 0.17 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. FRQAX charges 0.71%/yr vs 1.45%/yr for ASFYX.

Performance

FRQAX vs. ASFYX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class A (FRQAX) and Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I (ASFYX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

FRQAX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

ASFYX

• 1D: -0.35%
• 1M: 1.07%
• 6M: 5.34%
• YTD: 9.56%
• 1Y: 21.27%
• 3Y*: -3.32%
• 5Y*: 2.26%
• 10Y*: 2.08%
• ALL TIME*: 3.84%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
ASFYX Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

FRQAX vs. ASFYX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
FRQAX Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class A	3.51%	9.54%	4.21%	8.24%	-12.60%	3.56%	9.32%	12.33%	-3.06%	10.34%
ASFYX Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I	9.56%	-9.67%	-3.22%	-10.33%	35.67%	3.52%	13.59%	8.99%	-12.59%	6.78%

Correlation

The correlation between FRQAX and ASFYX is 0.38, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.38
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	-0.10
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.12
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 3, 2010	0.17

Over the past year, FRQAX and ASFYX have become more correlated (0.38) than their long-term average of 0.17, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Return for Risk

FRQAX vs. ASFYX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

FRQAX

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

ASFYX

ASFYX Risk / Return Rank: 66
ASFYX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 67
ASFYX Sortino Ratio Rank: 61
ASFYX Omega Ratio Rank: 60
ASFYX Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
ASFYX Martin Ratio Rank: 60

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

FRQAX vs. ASFYX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class A (FRQAX) and Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I (ASFYX). 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.

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.

	FRQAX	ASFYX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.55	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	2.08	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.26	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	2.63	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	7.58	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	FRQAX	ASFYX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-36.43%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-7.42%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-30.32%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-36.43%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-36.43%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-22.26%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-13.26%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.57%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FRQAX	ASFYX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.89%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.77%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	12.62%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	13.79%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	12.74%	—

FRQAX vs. ASFYX - Expense Ratio Comparison

FRQAX has a 0.71% expense ratio, which is lower than ASFYX's 1.45% expense ratio.

Dividends

FRQAX vs. ASFYX - Dividend Comparison

FRQAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.89%, more than ASFYX's 1.39% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ASFYX Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I	1.39%	1.52%	1.46%	0.99%	32.48%	6.07%	3.40%	5.51%	1.30%	0.07%	0.01%	5.06%
FRQAX Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class A	2.59%	2.72%	2.71%	2.46%	4.74%	5.76%	3.26%	2.93%	5.33%	16.05%	2.18%	3.81%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FRQAX and ASFYX in my portfolio?

FRQAX and ASFYX have a correlation of 0.38, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.