FMGIX vs. MLPZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund (FMGIX) and Invesco SteelPath MLP Income Fund (MLPZX).
FMGIX is managed by Frontier Funds. It was launched on Jan 17, 2012. MLPZX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Mar 30, 2010.
Performance
FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Performance Comparison
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FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FMGIX Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 7.76% | 22.67% | 34.26% | 4.86% | -9.46% | 13.84% | -1.36% | 28.00% | -6.62% | 20.25% |
MLPZX Invesco SteelPath MLP Income Fund | 15.92% | 7.88% | 24.54% | 20.71% | 25.10% | 44.98% | -25.49% | 14.50% | -12.92% | -8.42% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FMGIX achieves a 7.76% return, which is significantly lower than MLPZX's 15.92% return. Over the past 10 years, FMGIX has underperformed MLPZX with an annualized return of 10.13%, while MLPZX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.20% annualized return.
FMGIX
- 1D
- 0.94%
- 1M
- -3.60%
- YTD
- 7.76%
- 6M
- 9.46%
- 1Y
- 20.98%
- 3Y*
- 21.17%
- 5Y*
- 13.36%
- 10Y*
- 10.13%
MLPZX
- 1D
- -1.07%
- 1M
- -0.16%
- YTD
- 15.92%
- 6M
- 19.48%
- 1Y
- 14.21%
- 3Y*
- 22.04%
- 5Y*
- 22.47%
- 10Y*
- 12.20%
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FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FMGIX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than MLPZX's 1.10% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FMGIX vs. MLPZX — Risk / Return Rank
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FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund (FMGIX) and Invesco SteelPath MLP Income Fund (MLPZX). 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.
| FMGIX | MLPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.82 | 0.93 | +0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.33 | 1.27 | +1.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.19 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 1.01 | +1.82 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.60 | 3.04 | +7.56 |
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
| FMGIX | MLPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.82 | 0.93 | +0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 1.30 | -0.83 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.19 | 0.47 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.24 | 0.32 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between FMGIX and MLPZX is 0.36, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Dividend Comparison
FMGIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 31.20%, more than MLPZX's 6.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FMGIX Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 31.20% | 33.65% | 48.77% | 4.79% | 3.98% | 2.63% | 2.38% | 2.63% | 3.09% | 3.15% | 2.83% | 2.79% |
MLPZX Invesco SteelPath MLP Income Fund | 6.12% | 6.87% | 5.92% | 7.19% | 7.98% | 9.19% | 16.57% | 13.12% | 13.27% | 10.70% | 9.79% | 10.93% |
Drawdowns
FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FMGIX drawdown since its inception was -57.57%, smaller than the maximum MLPZX drawdown of -77.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FMGIX and MLPZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FMGIX | MLPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.57% | -77.56% | +19.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.74% | -14.46% | +6.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.61% | -17.90% | -8.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.57% | -73.62% | +16.05% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.32% | -2.38% | -1.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.37% | -13.65% | +8.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.06% | 4.78% | -2.72% |
Volatility
FMGIX vs. MLPZX - Volatility Comparison
Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund (FMGIX) has a higher volatility of 4.10% compared to Invesco SteelPath MLP Income Fund (MLPZX) at 3.22%. This indicates that FMGIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MLPZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FMGIX | MLPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.10% | 3.22% | +0.88% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.02% | 8.05% | -1.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.92% | 16.06% | -4.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 28.44% | 17.46% | +10.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 52.56% | 26.02% | +26.54% |