Alternative Strategies Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
0.2%
1 yr return
12.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
-1.7%
Net Assets
$10.9 M
Holdings in Top 10
45.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 3.97%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 0.11%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
LTCFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -1.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.31%
- Dividend Yield 18.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAlternative Strategies Fund
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Fund Family NameLadenburg Thalmann
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Inception DateJan 21, 2015
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGregory Sachs
Fund Description
LTCFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LTCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.2% | -5.8% | 20.9% | 96.94% |
| 1 Yr | 12.2% | -3.3% | 21.1% | 31.88% |
| 3 Yr | 1.3%* | -4.7% | 14.0% | 94.76% |
| 5 Yr | -1.7%* | -5.7% | 7.8% | 97.79% |
| 10 Yr | -0.5%* | -0.5% | 11.1% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LTCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -7.3% | -32.0% | 8.8% | 82.53% |
| 2024 | -17.5% | -33.3% | 15.6% | 98.69% |
| 2023 | -7.4% | -16.2% | 39.0% | 92.98% |
| 2022 | -31.5% | -51.3% | 2.5% | 61.23% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | -7.7% | 52.3% | 73.01% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LTCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.2% | -5.8% | 20.9% | 96.94% |
| 1 Yr | 12.2% | -3.3% | 21.1% | 31.88% |
| 3 Yr | 1.3%* | -4.7% | 14.0% | 94.76% |
| 5 Yr | -1.7%* | -5.7% | 7.8% | 97.79% |
| 10 Yr | -0.5%* | -0.5% | 11.1% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LTCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.8% | -9.4% | 18.5% | 1.31% |
| 2024 | -5.9% | -29.6% | 17.7% | 98.69% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | -12.7% | 43.3% | 90.35% |
| 2022 | -25.2% | -40.1% | 7.8% | 39.65% |
| 2021 | 33.0% | 8.9% | 54.6% | 77.88% |
NAV & Total Return History
LTCFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| LTCFX | Category Low | Category High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 10.9 M | 2.03 M | 69.9 B | 97.76% |
| Number of Holdings | 27 | 23 | 692 | 96.94% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.95 M | 886 K | 34.9 B | 97.82% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 45.61% | 18.8% | 82.2% | 83.41% |
Top 10 Holdings
- TD 11/23/26 5.30%
- RBC 5/6/2027 4.91%
- MS 09/15/26 4.73%
- SANTAN 10/14/26 4.59%
- UBS 09/16/27 4.55%
- MS 04/27/27 4.53%
- NOMURA 03/09/27 4.35%
- GS 10/27/26 4.26%
- JPM 11/02/26 4.21%
- JPM 02/01/27 4.18%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 98.56% | 0.00% | 148.40% | 2.62% |
| Cash | 2.32% | -42.50% | 20.67% | 30.13% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.01% | 0.00% | 10.95% | 7.46% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 180.99% | 98.69% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.13% | 46.29% |
| Other | 0.00% | -81.05% | 97.12% | 51.53% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 61.23% | 0.00% | 99.81% | 8.68% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.32% | 0.00% | 60.99% | 27.88% |
| Municipal | 0.56% | 0.00% | 3.24% | 1.83% |
| Securitized | 0.42% | 0.00% | 96.61% | 8.22% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -2.92% | 0.73% | 40.27% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 69.19% | 37.44% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.56% | 0.00% | 138.16% | 2.62% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.48% | 37.12% |
LTCFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| LTCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 3.97% | 0.07% | 8.91% | 4.42% |
| Management Fee | 1.50% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 98.25% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | 30.00% |
Sales Fees
| LTCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 35.71% |
Trading Fees
| LTCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| LTCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 0.11% | 0.11% | 380.00% | 0.47% |
LTCFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| LTCFX | Category Low | Category High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 18.60% | 0.00% | 13.03% | 7.86% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| LTCFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| LTCFX | Category Low | Category High | LTCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.31% | -1.07% | 6.05% | 36.73% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| LTCFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.558 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.820 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.945 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.882 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.621 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.706 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.464 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.633 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.794 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.715 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2023 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.311 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.363 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2022 | $0.402 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $0.412 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.412 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $0.392 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2021 | $0.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2020 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.503 | OrdinaryDividend |
LTCFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Gregory Sachs
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 10, 2021
0.47
0.5%
Mr. Gregory H. Sachs, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sachs Capital Group LP, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of SCG Asset Management LLC, is the Fund’s portfolio manager. Mr. Sachs is also the founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deerfield Capital Management LLC. In 1993, Mr. Sachs founded Deerfield Capital Management LLC in Chicago where he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In its early years, Deerfield focused solely on fixed income arbitrage and relative value trading strategies based on the identification of anomalies in global fixed income, futures, options, and derivative markets. In 2004 Mr. Sachs sold a controlling interest in Deerfield to Triarc [NYSE:TRY]. Together they sold the company in 2007 to a public REIT that Deerfield managed [NYSE:DFR]. When Deerfield was sold, it had approximately $17 Billion under management. He received both an M.S. in Quantitative Analysis and Finance and a B.B.A. in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Analysis from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 28.42 | 8.31 | 2.68 |