Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I (EIPCX) 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 EIPCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EIPCX
EIPCX charges 0.66% annually. There are 6 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.20% | 2.60B | Jun 2019 | EIPCX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | — | Nov 2010 | EIPCX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | — | Dec 2018 | EIPCX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | — | Mar 2007 | EIPCX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | — | Nov 2016 | EIPCX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EIPCX
EIPCX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 7 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 68.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 68 | — | Oct 2018 | EIPCX vs FIQRX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 68 | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 67 | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 67 | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 66 | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGTX |
Top Performing EIPCX Alternatives (YTD)
EIPCX is at 15.38% YTD. There are 24 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 31.86% | — | Dec 2018 | EIPCX vs FIFGX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 25.51% | — | May 2005 | EIPCX vs RYMEX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 25.15% | — | May 2010 | EIPCX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 25.15% | — | May 2010 | EIPCX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 24.93% | — | May 2010 | EIPCX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EIPCX
EIPCX has 14.06% 1-year volatility. There is 1 mutual fund in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 14.01% | — | May 2015 | EIPCX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.08% | — | May 2011 | EIPCX vs EAPCX | |
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.11% | — | May 2017 | EIPCX vs FYHTX | |
| Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.28% | — | Sep 2009 | EIPCX vs FCSSX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.43% | — | Mar 2007 | EIPCX vs GCCIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EIPCX
EIPCX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.47%. There are 8 mutual funds in the Commodities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | -8.72% | — | Oct 2018 | EIPCX vs FIQRX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | -8.73% | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | -8.74% | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | -8.75% | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGTX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | -8.75% | — | Mar 2009 | EIPCX vs FFGAX |
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