EPGFX vs. FKRCX
Compare and contrast key facts about EuroPac Gold Fund (EPGFX) and Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX).
EPGFX is managed by Euro Pacific Asset Management. It was launched on Jul 18, 2013. FKRCX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on May 18, 1969.
Performance
EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Performance Comparison
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EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPGFX EuroPac Gold Fund | 5.67% | 129.06% | 8.51% | 2.31% | -14.00% | -18.06% | 36.99% | 37.25% | -13.85% | 12.73% |
FKRCX Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 5.72% | 196.59% | 17.64% | 2.03% | -23.47% | -4.03% | 44.30% | 51.48% | -18.11% | -0.12% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with EPGFX having a 5.67% return and FKRCX slightly higher at 5.72%. Over the past 10 years, EPGFX has underperformed FKRCX with an annualized return of 15.85%, while FKRCX has yielded a comparatively higher 18.12% annualized return.
EPGFX
- 1D
- 6.92%
- 1M
- -19.20%
- YTD
- 5.67%
- 6M
- 17.58%
- 1Y
- 93.89%
- 3Y*
- 33.01%
- 5Y*
- 16.27%
- 10Y*
- 15.85%
FKRCX
- 1D
- 8.11%
- 1M
- -21.42%
- YTD
- 5.72%
- 6M
- 29.26%
- 1Y
- 121.53%
- 3Y*
- 51.10%
- 5Y*
- 24.45%
- 10Y*
- 18.12%
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EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EPGFX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than FKRCX's 0.88% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EPGFX vs. FKRCX — Risk / Return Rank
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EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for EuroPac Gold Fund (EPGFX) and Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX). 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.
| EPGFX | FKRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.40 | 2.85 | -0.44 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.62 | 3.01 | -0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.43 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.22 | 3.93 | -0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.66 | 14.65 | -1.99 |
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
| EPGFX | FKRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.40 | 2.85 | -0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.51 | 0.74 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.49 | 0.55 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.19 | +0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between EPGFX and FKRCX is 0.92, 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
EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Dividend Comparison
EPGFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.49%, less than FKRCX's 10.16% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPGFX EuroPac Gold Fund | 6.49% | 6.86% | 10.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.49% | 8.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.56% | 19.31% |
FKRCX Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 10.16% | 10.75% | 13.44% | 3.12% | 0.00% | 9.37% | 10.55% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 8.73% |
Drawdowns
EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EPGFX drawdown since its inception was -56.70%, smaller than the maximum FKRCX drawdown of -78.85%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EPGFX and FKRCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EPGFX | FKRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.70% | -78.85% | +22.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -28.88% | -31.15% | +2.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.59% | -48.79% | +1.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.03% | -49.54% | -1.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -19.42% | -21.42% | +2.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.10% | -33.79% | +11.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.35% | 8.36% | -1.01% |
Volatility
EPGFX vs. FKRCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for EuroPac Gold Fund (EPGFX) is 16.68%, while Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX) has a volatility of 18.27%. This indicates that EPGFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FKRCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EPGFX | FKRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 16.68% | 18.27% | -1.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 32.39% | 35.19% | -2.80% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 39.05% | 43.05% | -4.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 32.14% | 33.27% | -1.13% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 32.65% | 32.90% | -0.25% |