QSPIX vs. QLENX
Compare and contrast key facts about AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) and AQR Long-Short Equity N (QLENX).
QSPIX is managed by AQR Funds. It was launched on Oct 29, 2013. QLENX is an actively managed fund by AQR Funds. It was launched on Jul 16, 2013.
Performance
QSPIX vs. QLENX - Performance Comparison
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QSPIX vs. QLENX - 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% |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | -3.31% | 34.07% | 30.18% | 23.67% | 18.92% | 30.70% | -14.18% | 1.01% | -16.64% | 15.48% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QSPIX achieves a 9.94% return, which is significantly higher than QLENX's -3.31% return. Over the past 10 years, QSPIX has underperformed QLENX with an annualized return of 7.05%, while QLENX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.26% 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%
QLENX
- 1D
- 0.56%
- 1M
- -2.74%
- YTD
- -3.31%
- 6M
- 4.39%
- 1Y
- 19.30%
- 3Y*
- 26.24%
- 5Y*
- 22.20%
- 10Y*
- 11.26%
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QSPIX vs. QLENX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QSPIX has a 1.49% expense ratio, which is lower than QLENX's 5.18% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QSPIX vs. QLENX — Risk / Return Rank
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QSPIX vs. QLENX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) and AQR Long-Short Equity N (QLENX). 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 | QLENX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 2.26 | -0.84 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 2.93 | -0.99 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.46 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.76 | 2.83 | -1.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.29 | 11.16 | -5.87 |
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 | QLENX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.42 | 2.26 | -0.84 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.18 | 2.19 | -1.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | 1.07 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.61 | 1.21 | -0.60 |
Correlation
The correlation between QSPIX and QLENX is 0.51, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
QSPIX vs. QLENX - Dividend Comparison
QSPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.34%, more than QLENX's 1.69% 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% |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | 1.69% | 1.64% | 7.13% | 21.21% | 14.09% | 0.00% | 1.59% | 0.00% | 6.09% | 8.91% | 2.87% | 4.91% |
Drawdowns
QSPIX vs. QLENX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QSPIX drawdown since its inception was -41.37%, which is greater than QLENX's maximum drawdown of -38.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QSPIX and QLENX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QSPIX | QLENX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.37% | -38.50% | -2.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.11% | -6.50% | -1.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.13% | -17.19% | +0.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.37% | -38.50% | -2.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.21% | -3.91% | +3.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.54% | -7.55% | -1.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.70% | 1.65% | +1.05% |
Volatility
QSPIX vs. QLENX - Volatility Comparison
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (QSPIX) has a higher volatility of 2.61% compared to AQR Long-Short Equity N (QLENX) at 1.92%. This indicates that QSPIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QLENX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QSPIX | QLENX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.61% | 1.92% | +0.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.62% | 4.92% | +1.70% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 10.12% | 8.66% | +1.46% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.98% | 10.22% | +5.76% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.76% | 10.55% | +2.21% |