Midas Fund (MIDSX) Alternatives
Midas Fund (MIDSX) 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 MIDSX. 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 MIDSX
MIDSX charges 4.25% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MIDSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | MIDSX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | MIDSX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | MIDSX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | MIDSX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | MIDSX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MIDSX
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | MIDSX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | MIDSX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | MIDSX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | MIDSX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 94 | May 1, 2013 | MIDSX vs FGPMX |
Top Performing MIDSX Alternatives (YTD)
MIDSX 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 | MIDSX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | MIDSX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | MIDSX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | MIDSX vs SGGDX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | MIDSX vs INIVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MIDSX
MIDSX 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 | MIDSX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | MIDSX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | MIDSX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | MIDSX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | MIDSX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MIDSX
MIDSX 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 | MIDSX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | MIDSX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | MIDSX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | MIDSX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | MIDSX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Midas
Most popular Midas mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Magic | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -10.54% | Mar 20, 1986 | MIDSX vs MISEX |
Often Compared With MIDSX
What investors most often compare with MIDSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 93 | 7.25% | Jan 31, 2012 | MIDSX vs RING | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | MIDSX vs QQQ | |
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -1.26% | Jun 28, 1998 | MIDSX vs SGDLX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.81% | Dec 15, 1985 | MIDSX vs FSAGX | |
| Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 92 | 0.44% | Jul 18, 1983 | MIDSX vs OPGSX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | MIDSX vs RYPMX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 91 | -3.65% | Jun 30, 1974 | MIDSX vs USERX | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | MIDSX vs GOLDX | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -6.08% | Nov 26, 1985 | MIDSX vs UNWPX | |
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.46% | Aug 14, 1984 | MIDSX vs USAGX |
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