Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GOLDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX charges 1.51% annually. There are 17 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | GOLDX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 | GOLDX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | 1.76B | Aug 1988 | GOLDX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | 0.76% | — | Dec 1985 | GOLDX vs FSAGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 13 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 73.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 73 | — | Nov 1985 | GOLDX vs UNWPX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 48 | — | May 2013 | GOLDX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 48 | — | Apr 2010 | GOLDX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 47 | — | May 1969 | GOLDX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 46 | — | Mar 2010 | GOLDX vs OCMAX |
Top Performing GOLDX Alternatives (YTD)
GOLDX is at 1.07% YTD. There are 21 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 22.43% | — | Nov 1985 | GOLDX vs UNWPX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 7.79% | — | Mar 2010 | GOLDX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 7.60% | — | Feb 1988 | GOLDX vs OCMGX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 6.33% | — | Feb 1956 | GOLDX vs INIVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | 6.10% | — | Nov 1993 | GOLDX vs RYPMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX has 42.68% 1-year volatility. There are 12 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 37.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 37.94% | — | Jan 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.51% | — | Mar 2017 | GOLDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.51% | — | Aug 1993 | GOLDX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.51% | — | Aug 1993 | GOLDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 38.51% | — | May 2003 | GOLDX vs FEGOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.96%. There are 22 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -26.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | — | Mar 2017 | GOLDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | -26.66% | — | Aug 1993 | GOLDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | — | Aug 1993 | GOLDX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | — | May 2003 | GOLDX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | — | Jan 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli
The 10 most viewed Gabelli mutual funds shown here include GABEX, GABSX, GABAX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 5 | 6.29% | — | Jan 1992 | GOLDX vs GABEX | |
| Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 24 | 9.01% | — | Oct 1991 | GOLDX vs GABSX | |
| Gabelli Asset Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 6.46% | — | Mar 1986 | GOLDX vs GABAX | |
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 23 | 5.53% | — | Aug 1999 | GOLDX vs GABUX | |
| Gabelli Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | 7.05% | — | Apr 1987 | GOLDX vs GABGX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund | Communications Equities | 82 | 19.13% | — | Oct 1993 | GOLDX vs GABTX | |
| Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 51 | 6.85% | — | Aug 1999 | GOLDX vs GABBX | |
| Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 8.01% | — | Dec 2002 | GOLDX vs GWSAX | |
| Gabelli Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 17 | 5.41% | — | Feb 1994 | GOLDX vs GICPX | |
| Gabelli Value 25 Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 7.99% | — | Sep 1989 | GOLDX vs GABVX |
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