U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) Alternatives
U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PSPFX. 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 PSPFX
PSPFX charges 1.54% annually. Among mutual funds in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSPFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Oct 7, 2004 | PSPFX vs VENAX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.33% | Nov 12, 2001 | PSPFX vs VGELX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares | 0.41% | May 23, 1984 | PSPFX vs VGENX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 0.50% | Jan 17, 2012 | PSPFX vs FMGIX | |
| T. Rowe Price New Era Fund | 0.56% | Jan 19, 1969 | PSPFX vs PRNEX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSPFX
Among mutual funds in the Energy Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | 98 | Nov 14, 1995 | PSPFX vs RSNRX | |
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund Class Y | 98 | May 1, 2007 | PSPFX vs RSNYX | |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 97 | Dec 29, 2016 | PSPFX vs GRHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund | 96 | Jan 1, 1997 | PSPFX vs IGNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | 96 | Apr 2, 2006 | PSPFX vs IEYYX |
Top Performing PSPFX Alternatives (YTD)
PSPFX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Equipment & Services UltraSector ProFund | 65.25% | Jun 4, 2006 | PSPFX vs OEPIX | |
| Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio | 40.53% | Jul 14, 1981 | PSPFX vs FSENX | |
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 39.76% | Oct 7, 2004 | PSPFX vs VENAX | |
| Rydex Energy Services Fund | 39.66% | Mar 31, 1998 | PSPFX vs RYVIX | |
| Invesco Energy Fund | 38.85% | Jan 18, 1984 | PSPFX vs FSTEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSPFX
PSPFX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 11.49% | May 2, 2004 | PSPFX vs CSUIX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | 11.79% | Jan 28, 2018 | PSPFX vs DHIVX | |
| Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 11.81% | Dec 15, 2016 | PSPFX vs PAXDX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 11.91% | Jan 17, 2012 | PSPFX vs FMGIX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | 11.92% | Dec 19, 2013 | PSPFX vs JEEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSPFX
PSPFX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Global Listed Infrastructure Fund | -7.55% | Nov 29, 2011 | PSPFX vs BGLYX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.73% | Jan 28, 2018 | PSPFX vs DHIVX | |
| PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Sep 24, 2013 | PSPFX vs PGJZX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Jan 17, 2012 | PSPFX vs FMGIX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | -7.76% | Dec 19, 2013 | PSPFX vs JEEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from US Global
Most popular US Global mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 91 | -3.65% | Jun 30, 1974 | PSPFX vs USERX | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -6.08% | Nov 26, 1985 | PSPFX vs UNWPX | |
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | Ultrashort Bond | — | 0.53% | Dec 2, 2013 | PSPFX vs UGSDX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Global Luxury Goods Fund | Consumer Discretionary Equities | 10 | -13.20% | May 2, 1995 | PSPFX vs USLUX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Near-Term Tax Free Fund | Municipal Bonds | 64 | -0.09% | Dec 3, 1990 | PSPFX vs NEARX |
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