QSPIX vs. ARCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) and AQR Risk-Balanced Commodities Strategy Fund (ARCIX).
QSPIX is managed by AQR Funds. It was launched on Oct 29, 2013. ARCIX is managed by AQR Funds. It was launched on Jul 8, 2012.
Performance
QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Performance Comparison
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QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QSPIX AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | 9.94% | 14.82% | 21.48% | 12.46% | 30.76% | 24.93% | -21.96% | -8.22% | -12.35% | 12.12% |
ARCIX AQR Risk-Balanced Commodities Strategy Fund | 17.04% | 20.99% | 7.43% | -0.22% | 21.39% | 39.74% | 8.15% | 18.15% | -17.56% | 10.41% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QSPIX achieves a 9.94% return, which is significantly lower than ARCIX's 17.04% return. Over the past 10 years, QSPIX has underperformed ARCIX with an annualized return of 7.05%, while ARCIX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.98% annualized return.
QSPIX
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 3.82%
- YTD
- 9.94%
- 6M
- 12.16%
- 1Y
- 13.99%
- 3Y*
- 19.92%
- 5Y*
- 18.65%
- 10Y*
- 7.05%
ARCIX
- 1D
- 0.56%
- 1M
- 6.06%
- YTD
- 17.04%
- 6M
- 26.39%
- 1Y
- 30.67%
- 3Y*
- 14.38%
- 5Y*
- 18.72%
- 10Y*
- 12.98%
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QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QSPIX has a 1.49% expense ratio, which is higher than ARCIX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QSPIX vs. ARCIX — Risk / Return Rank
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QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) and AQR Risk-Balanced Commodities Strategy Fund (ARCIX). 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.
| QSPIX | ARCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 1.98 | -0.56 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 2.48 | -0.54 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.76 | 3.08 | -1.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.29 | 9.79 | -4.50 |
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
| QSPIX | ARCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.42 | 1.98 | -0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.18 | 0.98 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | 0.75 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.61 | 0.31 | +0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between QSPIX and ARCIX is 0.01, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Dividend Comparison
QSPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.34%, less than ARCIX's 11.48% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QSPIX AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | 2.34% | 2.57% | 6.95% | 23.77% | 22.68% | 12.78% | 0.00% | 1.62% | 0.96% | 7.08% | 1.74% | 5.83% |
ARCIX AQR Risk-Balanced Commodities Strategy Fund | 11.48% | 13.44% | 2.11% | 7.56% | 9.51% | 18.23% | 0.09% | 5.19% | 0.67% | 0.01% | 4.82% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QSPIX drawdown since its inception was -41.37%, smaller than the maximum ARCIX drawdown of -54.25%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QSPIX and ARCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QSPIX | ARCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.37% | -54.25% | +12.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.11% | -10.19% | +2.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.13% | -20.29% | +3.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.37% | -32.45% | -8.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.21% | -1.09% | +0.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.54% | -25.68% | +16.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.70% | 3.21% | -0.51% |
Volatility
QSPIX vs. ARCIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) is 2.61%, while AQR Risk-Balanced Commodities Strategy Fund (ARCIX) has a volatility of 5.41%. This indicates that QSPIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ARCIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QSPIX | ARCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.61% | 5.41% | -2.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.62% | 12.64% | -6.02% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 10.12% | 15.98% | -5.86% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.98% | 19.17% | -3.19% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.76% | 17.46% | -4.70% |