BACIX vs. PSPFX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX) and U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX).
BACIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Feb 15, 2005. PSPFX is managed by US Global. It was launched on Aug 2, 1983.
Performance
BACIX vs. PSPFX - Performance Comparison
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BACIX vs. PSPFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund | 36.34% | 11.03% | 4.23% | 2.97% | 43.64% | 43.50% | -29.38% | 13.04% | -19.55% | 2.47% |
PSPFX U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund | 5.05% | 80.27% | -3.74% | -7.67% | -12.39% | 13.97% | 37.05% | 7.80% | -24.97% | 19.62% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BACIX achieves a 36.34% return, which is significantly higher than PSPFX's 5.05% return. Over the past 10 years, BACIX has outperformed PSPFX with an annualized return of 10.55%, while PSPFX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.17% annualized return.
BACIX
- 1D
- -0.46%
- 1M
- 10.35%
- YTD
- 36.34%
- 6M
- 39.26%
- 1Y
- 39.36%
- 3Y*
- 18.93%
- 5Y*
- 22.91%
- 10Y*
- 10.55%
PSPFX
- 1D
- -1.01%
- 1M
- -13.48%
- YTD
- 5.05%
- 6M
- 24.43%
- 1Y
- 84.82%
- 3Y*
- 18.58%
- 5Y*
- 9.40%
- 10Y*
- 9.17%
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BACIX vs. PSPFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BACIX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is lower than PSPFX's 1.54% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BACIX vs. PSPFX — Risk / Return Rank
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BACIX vs. PSPFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX) and U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX). 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.
| BACIX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.90 | 3.15 | -1.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 3.48 | -1.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.54 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.21 | 4.64 | -2.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.42 | 18.63 | -11.22 |
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
| BACIX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.90 | 3.15 | -1.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.98 | 0.41 | +0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.39 | 0.43 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.21 | 0.19 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between BACIX and PSPFX is 0.79, 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
BACIX vs. PSPFX - Dividend Comparison
BACIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.05%, more than PSPFX's 0.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund | 2.05% | 2.79% | 2.63% | 3.39% | 2.49% | 2.67% | 3.66% | 3.06% | 3.43% | 2.76% | 2.38% | 2.51% |
PSPFX U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund | 0.79% | 0.83% | 4.34% | 0.00% | 15.68% | 18.92% | 5.49% | 1.90% | 4.70% | 3.01% | 3.33% | 1.12% |
Drawdowns
BACIX vs. PSPFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BACIX drawdown since its inception was -77.81%, roughly equal to the maximum PSPFX drawdown of -79.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BACIX and PSPFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BACIX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.81% | -79.09% | +1.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.60% | -17.96% | +0.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.76% | -39.15% | +13.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -65.65% | -56.80% | -8.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.46% | -15.91% | +15.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.59% | -42.65% | +10.06% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.26% | 4.47% | +0.79% |
Volatility
BACIX vs. PSPFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX) is 4.26%, while U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) has a volatility of 10.47%. This indicates that BACIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PSPFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BACIX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.26% | 10.47% | -6.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.58% | 23.43% | -11.85% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.56% | 27.28% | -5.72% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.61% | 22.85% | +0.76% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 27.17% | 21.64% | +5.53% |