BRCAX vs. FFGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (BRCAX) and Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX).
BRCAX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Nov 30, 2010. FFGAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 25, 2009.
Performance
BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Performance Comparison
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BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRCAX Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 27.94% | 18.41% | 5.47% | -3.44% | 7.77% | 19.18% | 7.75% | 4.20% | -12.18% | 4.49% |
FFGAX Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A | 22.77% | 28.27% | 2.63% | -5.35% | 20.37% | 25.70% | 5.78% | 17.54% | -13.44% | 17.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BRCAX achieves a 27.94% return, which is significantly higher than FFGAX's 22.77% return. Over the past 10 years, BRCAX has underperformed FFGAX with an annualized return of 8.46%, while FFGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.56% annualized return.
BRCAX
- 1D
- 0.84%
- 1M
- 11.88%
- YTD
- 27.94%
- 6M
- 36.77%
- 1Y
- 42.90%
- 3Y*
- 16.42%
- 5Y*
- 13.17%
- 10Y*
- 8.46%
FFGAX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.64%
- YTD
- 22.77%
- 6M
- 31.02%
- 1Y
- 51.96%
- 3Y*
- 17.38%
- 5Y*
- 15.47%
- 10Y*
- 13.56%
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BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BRCAX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than FFGAX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BRCAX vs. FFGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (BRCAX) and Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX). 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.
| BRCAX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.58 | 2.54 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.11 | 3.06 | +0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.48 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.74 | 3.42 | +1.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.98 | 17.67 | -1.69 |
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
| BRCAX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.58 | 2.54 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 | 0.72 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 0.60 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.16 | 0.34 | -0.17 |
Correlation
The correlation between BRCAX and FFGAX is 0.57, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Dividend Comparison
BRCAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.95%, more than FFGAX's 1.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRCAX Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 10.95% | 14.02% | 4.85% | 3.80% | 9.98% | 16.92% | 0.00% | 0.89% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 2.58% | 0.00% |
FFGAX Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A | 1.83% | 2.24% | 2.32% | 1.79% | 1.68% | 3.16% | 1.30% | 2.84% | 1.93% | 0.36% | 1.29% | 2.51% |
Drawdowns
BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BRCAX drawdown since its inception was -60.98%, which is greater than FFGAX's maximum drawdown of -57.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BRCAX and FFGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BRCAX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.98% | -57.71% | -3.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.22% | -14.67% | +5.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.66% | -27.29% | +6.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.44% | -48.61% | +10.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.12% | -2.33% | +2.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.81% | -20.00% | -8.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.74% | 2.84% | -0.10% |
Volatility
BRCAX vs. FFGAX - Volatility Comparison
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (BRCAX) has a higher volatility of 7.20% compared to Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX) at 6.11%. This indicates that BRCAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FFGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BRCAX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.20% | 6.11% | +1.09% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.88% | 13.74% | +1.14% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.16% | 20.51% | -3.35% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.64% | 21.55% | -5.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.27% | 22.56% | -8.29% |