Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX charges 1.51% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GOLDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | GOLDX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | GOLDX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | GOLDX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | GOLDX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GOLDX
Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Fund | 95 | Jan 7, 1986 | GOLDX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | GOLDX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | GOLDX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | GOLDX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | GOLDX vs FGADX |
Top Performing GOLDX Alternatives (YTD)
GOLDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 4.19% | Jan 16, 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | GOLDX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | GOLDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | GOLDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | GOLDX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 37.38% | Jan 16, 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | GOLDX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | GOLDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | GOLDX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | GOLDX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GOLDX
GOLDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | -26.66% | Aug 31, 1993 | GOLDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | GOLDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | GOLDX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | GOLDX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | GOLDX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli
Most popular Gabelli mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | -1.84% | Jan 2, 1992 | GOLDX vs GABEX | |
| Gabelli Asset Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -1.23% | Mar 3, 1986 | GOLDX vs GABAX | |
| Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 32 | -0.38% | Oct 22, 1991 | GOLDX vs GABSX | |
| Gabelli Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -13.39% | Apr 10, 1987 | GOLDX vs GABGX | |
| Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.00% | Aug 26, 1999 | GOLDX vs GABBX | |
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 76 | 8.05% | Aug 30, 1999 | GOLDX vs GABUX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund | Communications Equities | 67 | -3.02% | Oct 31, 1993 | GOLDX vs GABTX | |
| Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 12 | 5.16% | Dec 31, 2002 | GOLDX vs GWSAX | |
| Gabelli Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 15 | -10.61% | Feb 6, 1994 | GOLDX vs GICPX | |
| Gabelli Value 25 Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 80 | 0.17% | Sep 29, 1989 | GOLDX vs GABVX |
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