ALTEX vs. BOGSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund (ALTEX) and Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund (BOGSX).
ALTEX is managed by Firsthand Funds. It was launched on Oct 28, 2007. BOGSX is managed by Oak Associates. It was launched on Dec 28, 2000.
Performance
ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Performance Comparison
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ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALTEX Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | 9.56% | 6.62% | -6.79% | -2.31% | -18.26% | -5.09% | 83.88% | 55.04% | -18.56% | 27.35% |
BOGSX Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -1.72% | 19.06% | 9.25% | 17.79% | -27.30% | 26.89% | 45.16% | 38.20% | -4.94% | 19.05% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ALTEX achieves a 9.56% return, which is significantly higher than BOGSX's -1.72% return. Over the past 10 years, ALTEX has underperformed BOGSX with an annualized return of 8.92%, while BOGSX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.86% annualized return.
ALTEX
- 1D
- -4.06%
- 1M
- -10.18%
- YTD
- 9.56%
- 6M
- -9.08%
- 1Y
- 41.48%
- 3Y*
- -1.40%
- 5Y*
- -4.12%
- 10Y*
- 8.92%
BOGSX
- 1D
- -1.48%
- 1M
- -6.64%
- YTD
- -1.72%
- 6M
- -0.71%
- 1Y
- 24.96%
- 3Y*
- 10.34%
- 5Y*
- 5.28%
- 10Y*
- 13.86%
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ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ALTEX has a 1.98% expense ratio, which is higher than BOGSX's 1.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ALTEX vs. BOGSX — Risk / Return Rank
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ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund (ALTEX) and Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund (BOGSX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| ALTEX | BOGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.95 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.49 | 1.47 | +0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.20 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.65 | -0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.48 | 5.85 | -2.37 |
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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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| ALTEX | BOGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.10 | 0.95 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.06 | 0.21 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.18 | 0.57 | -0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.03 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between ALTEX and BOGSX is 0.76, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Dividend Comparison
ALTEX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BOGSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.86%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALTEX Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 3.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.12% | 0.05% | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BOGSX Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | 5.86% | 5.76% | 7.96% | 3.79% | 1.87% | 11.31% | 6.30% | 5.47% | 11.71% | 7.71% | 4.00% | 3.09% |
Drawdowns
ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ALTEX drawdown since its inception was -75.48%, smaller than the maximum BOGSX drawdown of -92.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ALTEX and BOGSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ALTEX | BOGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.48% | -92.80% | +17.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -28.91% | -12.77% | -16.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -75.48% | -33.93% | -41.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -75.48% | -33.93% | -41.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -27.66% | -10.20% | -17.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.55% | -59.36% | +21.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.86% | 3.60% | +7.26% |
Volatility
ALTEX vs. BOGSX - Volatility Comparison
Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund (ALTEX) has a higher volatility of 11.76% compared to Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund (BOGSX) at 7.10%. This indicates that ALTEX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BOGSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ALTEX | BOGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 11.76% | 7.10% | +4.66% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 32.97% | 16.64% | +16.33% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 38.72% | 25.96% | +12.76% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 67.75% | 25.14% | +42.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 51.07% | 24.44% | +26.63% |