EAPCX vs. FFGCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (EAPCX) and Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX).
EAPCX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on May 25, 2011. FFGCX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 25, 2009.
Performance
EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Performance Comparison
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EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EAPCX Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 16.34% | 22.06% | 9.63% | -4.87% | 17.26% | 29.92% | 7.77% | 9.19% | -9.60% | 6.71% |
FFGCX Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 22.87% | 28.66% | 2.98% | -5.18% | 20.69% | 26.08% | 6.04% | 17.82% | -13.21% | 17.18% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EAPCX achieves a 16.34% return, which is significantly lower than FFGCX's 22.87% return. Over the past 10 years, EAPCX has underperformed FFGCX with an annualized return of 11.09%, while FFGCX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.82% annualized return.
EAPCX
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- 5.69%
- YTD
- 16.34%
- 6M
- 25.33%
- 1Y
- 32.23%
- 3Y*
- 14.77%
- 5Y*
- 16.00%
- 10Y*
- 11.09%
FFGCX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -1.60%
- YTD
- 22.87%
- 6M
- 31.25%
- 1Y
- 52.48%
- 3Y*
- 17.71%
- 5Y*
- 15.78%
- 10Y*
- 13.82%
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EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EAPCX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is lower than FFGCX's 0.94% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EAPCX vs. FFGCX — Risk / Return Rank
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EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (EAPCX) and Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX). 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.
| EAPCX | FFGCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.21 | 2.57 | -0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 3.09 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.49 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.57 | 3.46 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.49 | 17.89 | -5.40 |
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
| EAPCX | FFGCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.21 | 2.57 | -0.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.10 | 0.74 | +0.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 | 0.62 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.35 | -0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between EAPCX and FFGCX is 0.60, 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
EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Dividend Comparison
EAPCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.37%, more than FFGCX's 2.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EAPCX Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 11.37% | 13.23% | 5.46% | 3.43% | 14.80% | 13.74% | 3.01% | 1.11% | 0.41% | 4.98% | 6.49% | 0.00% |
FFGCX Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 2.06% | 2.53% | 2.62% | 2.01% | 1.84% | 3.39% | 1.61% | 2.98% | 2.22% | 0.36% | 1.53% | 2.86% |
Drawdowns
EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EAPCX drawdown since its inception was -52.59%, smaller than the maximum FFGCX drawdown of -57.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EAPCX and FFGCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EAPCX | FFGCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.59% | -57.23% | +4.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.09% | -14.64% | +5.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.05% | -27.22% | +9.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.81% | -48.43% | +19.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.17% | -2.30% | +1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.03% | -19.54% | -3.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.60% | 2.83% | -0.23% |
Volatility
EAPCX vs. FFGCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A (EAPCX) is 4.61%, while Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) has a volatility of 6.10%. This indicates that EAPCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FFGCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EAPCX | FFGCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.61% | 6.10% | -1.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.77% | 13.74% | -1.97% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.87% | 20.49% | -5.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.64% | 21.53% | -6.89% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.29% | 22.54% | -9.25% |