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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A (PRPDX) has returned 4.51% so far this year and 25.93% over the past 12 months.
Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- -4.10%
- YTD
- 4.51%
- 6M
- 10.56%
- 1Y
- 25.93%
- 3Y*
- 20.11%
- 5Y*
- 12.07%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -3.43%
- YTD
- -3.84%
- 6M
- -1.98%
- 1Y
- 16.08%
- 3Y*
- 16.86%
- 5Y*
- 10.37%
- 10Y*
- 12.29%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, PRPDX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PRPDX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -6.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.77% | 5.78% | -5.55% | -0.15% | 4.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.54% | 1.24% | 0.89% | 1.85% | 2.05% | 2.59% | 0.67% | 2.81% | 3.81% | 1.52% | 1.64% | 2.74% | 28.45% |
| 2024 | -0.78% | 2.04% | 4.73% | -0.48% | 3.16% | 1.06% | 2.14% | 1.94% | 3.13% | 1.91% | 3.44% | -4.38% | 19.06% |
| 2023 | 4.22% | -3.74% | 1.96% | 0.06% | -1.25% | 2.37% | 4.33% | -0.76% | -3.05% | 0.21% | 4.24% | 2.94% | 11.69% |
| 2022 | -3.54% | 1.90% | 2.50% | -5.09% | -0.15% | -5.59% | 3.39% | -2.70% | -4.20% | 4.08% | 5.34% | -1.01% | -5.71% |
| 2021 | 0.46% | 2.41% | 1.19% | 3.55% | 2.88% | -1.26% | 0.10% | 0.24% | -3.04% | 2.48% | -0.86% | 2.17% | 10.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 5.83%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2017.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (56.95%) than losses (45.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.83% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.43 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 5.83%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 56.95%
- Downside Capture
- 45.26%
Expense Ratio
PRPDX has a high expense ratio of 1.06%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRPDX ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A (PRPDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PRPDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.88 | 0.88 | +1.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.35 | 1.37 | +0.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.28 | 1.39 | +1.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.43 | 6.43 | +5.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A provided a 2.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.31 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.31 | $2.31 | $0.96 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.92 | $2.41 | $1.82 | $2.71 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 2.96% | 3.10% | 1.61% | 1.20% | 1.30% | 1.86% | 5.26% | 4.49% | 7.57% | 1.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.31 | $2.31 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A was 20.87%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current Permanent Portfolio Fund Class A drawdown is 6.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.87% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 54 | Jun 8, 2020 | 74 |
| -15.67% | Nov 15, 2021 | 217 | Sep 26, 2022 | 211 | Jul 31, 2023 | 428 |
| -11.92% | Jan 26, 2018 | 230 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 352 |
| -8.22% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 13 | Apr 28, 2025 | 48 |
| -8.13% | Jan 30, 2026 | 41 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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