DRCVX vs. GABUX
Compare and contrast key facts about Comstock Capital Value Fund (DRCVX) and Gabelli Utilities Fund (GABUX).
DRCVX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Oct 9, 1985. GABUX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Aug 30, 1999.
Performance
DRCVX vs. GABUX - Performance Comparison
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DRCVX vs. GABUX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRCVX Comstock Capital Value Fund | 1.13% | 11.55% | 2.02% | 6.55% | 4.13% | -2.16% | -5.36% | -25.76% | 7.76% | -20.58% |
GABUX Gabelli Utilities Fund | 8.26% | 16.86% | 14.38% | -6.59% | -5.40% | 17.44% | -3.45% | 18.37% | -2.83% | 8.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DRCVX achieves a 1.13% return, which is significantly lower than GABUX's 8.26% return. Over the past 10 years, DRCVX has underperformed GABUX with an annualized return of -4.63%, while GABUX has yielded a comparatively higher 6.60% annualized return.
DRCVX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -0.00%
- YTD
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 2.42%
- 1Y
- 9.03%
- 3Y*
- 6.85%
- 5Y*
- 4.72%
- 10Y*
- -4.63%
GABUX
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -3.77%
- YTD
- 8.26%
- 6M
- 7.25%
- 1Y
- 16.66%
- 3Y*
- 10.89%
- 5Y*
- 7.00%
- 10Y*
- 6.60%
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DRCVX vs. GABUX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DRCVX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than GABUX's 1.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DRCVX vs. GABUX — Risk / Return Rank
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DRCVX vs. GABUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Comstock Capital Value Fund (DRCVX) and Gabelli Utilities Fund (GABUX). 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.
| DRCVX | GABUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 1.27 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.59 | 1.61 | +0.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.26 | +0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 2.08 | +0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.01 | 8.94 | +3.07 |
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
| DRCVX | GABUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.91 | 1.27 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.04 | 0.48 | +0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.47 | 0.41 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.01 | 0.25 | -0.25 |
Correlation
The correlation between DRCVX and GABUX is -0.48. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
DRCVX vs. GABUX - Dividend Comparison
DRCVX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.94%, less than GABUX's 15.77% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRCVX Comstock Capital Value Fund | 1.94% | 1.96% | 0.00% | 1.71% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GABUX Gabelli Utilities Fund | 15.77% | 18.27% | 22.50% | 16.89% | 13.44% | 11.03% | 11.58% | 9.31% | 9.50% | 8.45% | 9.49% | 9.66% |
Drawdowns
DRCVX vs. GABUX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DRCVX drawdown since its inception was -97.47%, which is greater than GABUX's maximum drawdown of -48.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DRCVX and GABUX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DRCVX | GABUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.47% | -48.88% | -48.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.82% | -8.56% | +4.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -4.34% | -23.98% | +19.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.27% | -33.64% | -20.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -96.68% | -4.14% | -92.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -65.76% | -12.21% | -53.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.73% | 1.99% | -1.26% |
Volatility
DRCVX vs. GABUX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Comstock Capital Value Fund (DRCVX) is 0.98%, while Gabelli Utilities Fund (GABUX) has a volatility of 3.84%. This indicates that DRCVX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GABUX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DRCVX | GABUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.98% | 3.84% | -2.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.03% | 7.36% | -5.33% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.92% | 13.55% | -8.63% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.55% | 14.62% | -10.07% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.95% | 16.25% | -6.30% |