OCM Gold Fund (OCMGX) belongs to the Gold category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with OCMGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to OCMGX
OCMGX charges 2.32% annually. There are 21 mutual funds in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 0.45% | — | Nov 2021 | OCMGX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | OCMGX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | OCMGX vs FGPMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 0.60% | — | Dec 1985 | OCMGX vs FIJDX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 | OCMGX vs FGADX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to OCMGX
OCMGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 5 mutual funds in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 35.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 35 | — | May 2013 | OCMGX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 35 | — | Apr 2010 | OCMGX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 34 | — | May 1969 | OCMGX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 32 | — | Mar 2010 | OCMGX vs OCMAX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 32 | — | Feb 1956 | OCMGX vs INIVX |
Top Performing OCMGX Alternatives (YTD)
OCMGX is at -5.41% YTD. There is 1 mutual fund in the Gold category with a higher YTD return, going as high as -5.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM Gold Atlas | -5.19% | — | Mar 2010 | OCMGX vs OCMAX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | -5.56% | — | Feb 1956 | OCMGX vs INIVX | |
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -7.36% | — | Nov 2021 | OCMGX vs USG | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -7.80% | — | Jul 2013 | OCMGX vs EPGFX | |
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund Institutional Class | -8.07% | — | Apr 2019 | OCMGX vs SGDIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to OCMGX
OCMGX has 41.58% 1-year volatility. There are 7 mutual funds in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 24.67% | — | Nov 2021 | OCMGX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 39.86% | — | Jan 2018 | OCMGX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 40.25% | — | Aug 1993 | OCMGX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 40.25% | — | Aug 1993 | OCMGX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 40.25% | — | Mar 2017 | OCMGX vs FEURX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to OCMGX
OCMGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.36%. There are 3 mutual funds in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -24.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -24.86% | — | Nov 2021 | OCMGX vs USG | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -31.16% | — | Jul 2013 | OCMGX vs EPGFX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | -31.28% | — | Mar 2010 | OCMGX vs OCMAX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -32.62% | — | Mar 2017 | OCMGX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | -32.64% | — | Aug 1993 | OCMGX vs FEGIX |
Often Compared With OCMGX
Investors most often compare OCMGX with FSELX, GLD, TIBIX. These 19 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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