FSTEX vs. PSPFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Energy Fund (FSTEX) and U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX).
FSTEX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Jan 18, 1984. PSPFX is managed by US Global. It was launched on Aug 2, 1983.
Performance
FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Performance Comparison
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FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSTEX Invesco Energy Fund | 38.85% | 12.31% | 6.00% | 0.28% | 52.85% | 55.99% | -32.13% | 4.78% | -26.82% | -8.26% |
PSPFX U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund | 5.05% | 80.27% | -3.74% | -7.67% | -12.39% | 13.97% | 37.05% | 7.80% | -24.97% | 19.62% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSTEX achieves a 38.85% return, which is significantly higher than PSPFX's 5.05% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with FSTEX having a 8.77% annualized return and PSPFX not far ahead at 9.17%.
FSTEX
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- 13.19%
- YTD
- 38.85%
- 6M
- 42.88%
- 1Y
- 43.71%
- 3Y*
- 20.07%
- 5Y*
- 25.80%
- 10Y*
- 8.77%
PSPFX
- 1D
- -1.01%
- 1M
- -13.48%
- YTD
- 5.05%
- 6M
- 24.43%
- 1Y
- 84.82%
- 3Y*
- 18.58%
- 5Y*
- 9.40%
- 10Y*
- 9.17%
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FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSTEX has a 1.36% expense ratio, which is lower than PSPFX's 1.54% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSTEX vs. PSPFX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Energy Fund (FSTEX) and U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX). 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.
| FSTEX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 3.15 | -1.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 3.48 | -0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.54 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.31 | 4.64 | -2.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.35 | 18.63 | -10.28 |
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
| FSTEX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.04 | 3.15 | -1.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.03 | 0.41 | +0.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.30 | 0.43 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.27 | 0.19 | +0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSTEX and PSPFX is 0.66, 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
FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Dividend Comparison
FSTEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.60%, more than PSPFX's 0.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSTEX Invesco Energy Fund | 1.60% | 2.22% | 4.03% | 2.11% | 0.89% | 1.80% | 2.21% | 1.53% | 3.05% | 2.22% | 1.10% | 1.58% |
PSPFX U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund | 0.79% | 0.83% | 4.34% | 0.00% | 15.68% | 18.92% | 5.49% | 1.90% | 4.70% | 3.01% | 3.33% | 1.12% |
Drawdowns
FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSTEX drawdown since its inception was -83.31%, which is greater than PSPFX's maximum drawdown of -79.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSTEX and PSPFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSTEX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.31% | -79.09% | -4.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.57% | -17.96% | -0.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.88% | -39.15% | +12.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -73.41% | -56.80% | -16.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.55% | -15.91% | +15.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.28% | -42.65% | +17.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.13% | 4.47% | +0.66% |
Volatility
FSTEX vs. PSPFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco Energy Fund (FSTEX) is 4.36%, while U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) has a volatility of 10.47%. This indicates that FSTEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PSPFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSTEX | PSPFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.36% | 10.47% | -6.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.75% | 23.43% | -10.68% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.29% | 27.28% | -4.99% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.29% | 22.85% | +2.44% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 29.77% | 21.64% | +8.13% |