Rydex Precious Metals Fund (RYPMX) Alternatives
Rydex Precious Metals Fund (RYPMX) 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 RYPMX. 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 RYPMX
RYPMX charges 1.26% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYPMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | RYPMX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | RYPMX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | RYPMX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | RYPMX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | RYPMX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYPMX
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 | RYPMX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | RYPMX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | RYPMX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | RYPMX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | RYPMX vs FGADX |
Top Performing RYPMX Alternatives (YTD)
RYPMX 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 | RYPMX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | RYPMX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | RYPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | RYPMX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | RYPMX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYPMX
RYPMX 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 | RYPMX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | RYPMX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | RYPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | RYPMX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | RYPMX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYPMX
RYPMX 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 | RYPMX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | RYPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | RYPMX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | RYPMX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | RYPMX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Rydex Funds
Most popular Rydex Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex Monthly Rebalance NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fun... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 36 | -19.02% | Nov 27, 2014 | RYPMX vs RMQAX | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 31 | -18.97% | May 23, 2000 | RYPMX vs RYVYX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | RYPMX vs RYSIX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 25 | -15.39% | May 18, 2000 | RYPMX vs RYTNX | |
| Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | -5.94% | Dec 1, 2015 | RYPMX vs RYDAX | |
| Rydex Nova Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 30 | -11.41% | Jul 11, 1993 | RYPMX vs RYNVX | |
| Rydex Russell 2000 Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -3.06% | May 31, 2006 | RYPMX vs RYRRX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 10.70% | Sep 2, 1998 | RYPMX vs RYAIX | |
| Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 0.34% | Feb 20, 2004 | RYPMX vs RYCKX | |
| Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -0.94% | Jan 2, 1994 | RYPMX vs RYGBX |
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