FFGCX vs. PCLAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund (PCLAX).
FFGCX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 25, 2009. PCLAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on May 28, 2010.
Performance
FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Performance Comparison
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FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
PCLAX PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 30.70% | 4.13% | 5.76% | -0.14% | 22.73% | 43.18% | -9.67% | 19.19% | -12.47% | 10.30% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FFGCX achieves a 22.87% return, which is significantly lower than PCLAX's 30.70% return. Over the past 10 years, FFGCX has outperformed PCLAX with an annualized return of 13.82%, while PCLAX has yielded a comparatively lower 12.39% annualized return.
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%
PCLAX
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- 19.09%
- YTD
- 30.70%
- 6M
- 31.51%
- 1Y
- 32.30%
- 3Y*
- 13.39%
- 5Y*
- 17.29%
- 10Y*
- 12.39%
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FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FFGCX has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is lower than PCLAX's 1.19% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FFGCX vs. PCLAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund (PCLAX). 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.
| FFGCX | PCLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.57 | 1.81 | +0.76 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 2.35 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.33 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.46 | 3.09 | +0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.89 | 8.51 | +9.38 |
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
| FFGCX | PCLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.57 | 1.81 | +0.76 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.74 | 0.90 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.62 | 0.31 | +0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.15 | +0.20 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFGCX and PCLAX 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
FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Dividend Comparison
FFGCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.06%, more than PCLAX's 1.29% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
PCLAX PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 1.29% | 1.20% | 5.20% | 4.58% | 44.24% | 75.67% | 0.45% | 2.07% | 18.31% | 12.18% | 0.09% | 1.77% |
Drawdowns
FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFGCX drawdown since its inception was -57.23%, smaller than the maximum PCLAX drawdown of -68.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFGCX and PCLAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFGCX | PCLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.23% | -68.19% | +10.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.64% | -10.92% | -3.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.22% | -21.75% | -5.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.43% | -52.00% | +3.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.30% | 0.00% | -2.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.54% | -25.92% | +6.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.83% | 3.96% | -1.13% |
Volatility
FFGCX vs. PCLAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) is 6.10%, while PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund (PCLAX) has a volatility of 10.44%. This indicates that FFGCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PCLAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFGCX | PCLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.10% | 10.44% | -4.34% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.74% | 14.74% | -1.00% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.49% | 18.96% | +1.53% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.53% | 19.25% | +2.28% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.54% | 40.64% | -18.10% |