Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund (BRCYX) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BRCYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BRCYX
BRCYX charges 1.06% annually. There are 28 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.16% | 2.40B | Jun 2019 | BRCYX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | 1.36B | Nov 2010 | BRCYX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | — | Dec 2018 | BRCYX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | — | Mar 2007 | BRCYX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | — | Nov 2016 | BRCYX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRCYX
BRCYX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 16 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | 88 | — | Jun 2012 | BRCYX vs CCSZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 87 | — | Oct 2018 | BRCYX vs FIQRX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 87 | — | Mar 2009 | BRCYX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 86 | — | Mar 2009 | BRCYX vs FFGIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 86 | — | Mar 2009 | BRCYX vs FFGAX |
Top Performing BRCYX Alternatives (YTD)
BRCYX is at 26.35% YTD. There are 9 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 43.27% | — | Dec 2018 | BRCYX vs FIFGX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 37.87% | — | May 2005 | BRCYX vs RYMEX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 34.49% | — | May 2010 | BRCYX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 34.47% | — | May 2010 | BRCYX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 34.18% | — | May 2010 | BRCYX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRCYX
BRCYX has 18.23% 1-year volatility. There are 30 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.22% | — | May 2017 | BRCYX vs FYHTX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.35% | — | May 2011 | BRCYX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.36% | — | May 2011 | BRCYX vs EAPCX | |
| Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.38% | — | Oct 2009 | BRCYX vs FCSSX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 14.66% | — | May 2015 | BRCYX vs DBCMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRCYX
BRCYX has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.02%. There are 35 mutual funds in the Commodities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K | -11.62% | — | Oct 2011 | BRCYX vs BCSKX | |
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | -11.71% | — | Oct 2011 | BRCYX vs BICSX | |
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | -11.97% | — | Jun 2012 | BRCYX vs CCSZX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -11.98% | — | May 2015 | BRCYX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | -12.19% | — | May 2011 | BRCYX vs EIPCX |
Other Mutual Funds from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco mutual funds shown here include IVNQX, VADAX, OPGSX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Nasdaq 100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | 12.16% | — | Oct 2020 | BRCYX vs IVNQX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 12.90% | — | Jul 1997 | BRCYX vs VADAX | |
| Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -11.62% | — | Jul 1983 | BRCYX vs OPGSX | |
| Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 3.77% | — | Jun 2005 | BRCYX vs VAFAX | |
| Invesco Value Opportunities Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 70 | 14.99% | — | Jun 2001 | BRCYX vs VVOAX | |
| Invesco Comstock Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 13.00% | — | Oct 1968 | BRCYX vs ACSTX | |
| Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 76 | 22.92% | — | Jun 1999 | BRCYX vs VSCAX | |
| Invesco Main Street Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 6.96% | — | Feb 1988 | BRCYX vs MSIGX | |
| Invesco Equity and Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 76 | 7.85% | — | Aug 1960 | BRCYX vs ACEIX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | S&P 500 | 66 | 13.07% | — | Jul 1997 | BRCYX vs VADDX |
Often Compared With BRCYX
Investors most often compare BRCYX with GSG, CRSOX, MCSFX. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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