GABGX vs. GOLDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Gabelli Growth Fund (GABGX) and Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX).
GABGX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Apr 10, 1987. GOLDX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Jul 10, 1994.
Performance
GABGX vs. GOLDX - Performance Comparison
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GABGX vs. GOLDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GABGX Gabelli Growth Fund | -9.99% | 18.67% | 35.38% | 45.39% | -39.04% | 22.48% | 39.11% | 34.19% | 1.89% | 29.51% |
GOLDX Gabelli Gold Fund | 5.89% | 165.59% | 14.92% | 7.85% | -11.02% | -8.97% | 26.30% | 43.94% | -14.80% | 6.22% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GABGX achieves a -9.99% return, which is significantly lower than GOLDX's 5.89% return. Over the past 10 years, GABGX has underperformed GOLDX with an annualized return of 14.74%, while GOLDX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.50% annualized return.
GABGX
- 1D
- 3.93%
- 1M
- -5.97%
- YTD
- -9.99%
- 6M
- -9.53%
- 1Y
- 15.68%
- 3Y*
- 22.09%
- 5Y*
- 9.45%
- 10Y*
- 14.74%
GOLDX
- 1D
- 6.90%
- 1M
- -22.40%
- YTD
- 5.89%
- 6M
- 26.14%
- 1Y
- 112.30%
- 3Y*
- 46.83%
- 5Y*
- 25.75%
- 10Y*
- 17.50%
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GABGX vs. GOLDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GABGX has a 1.34% expense ratio, which is lower than GOLDX's 1.51% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GABGX vs. GOLDX — Risk / Return Rank
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GABGX vs. GOLDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gabelli Growth Fund (GABGX) and Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX). 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.
| GABGX | GOLDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.78 | 2.66 | -1.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.29 | 2.82 | -1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.42 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.82 | 3.56 | -2.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.93 | 13.69 | -10.76 |
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
| GABGX | GOLDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 | 2.66 | -1.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.81 | -0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.66 | 0.54 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.24 | +0.29 |
Correlation
The correlation between GABGX and GOLDX is 0.20, 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
GABGX vs. GOLDX - Dividend Comparison
GABGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.09%, less than GOLDX's 14.70% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GABGX Gabelli Growth Fund | 6.09% | 5.49% | 6.27% | 1.66% | 0.00% | 5.03% | 7.02% | 11.48% | 5.66% | 6.28% | 5.17% | 8.19% |
GOLDX Gabelli Gold Fund | 14.70% | 15.57% | 2.11% | 1.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.69% | 0.83% | 0.34% | 0.51% | 2.18% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
GABGX vs. GOLDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GABGX drawdown since its inception was -66.39%, smaller than the maximum GOLDX drawdown of -73.40%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GABGX and GOLDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GABGX | GOLDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.39% | -73.40% | +7.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.53% | -31.96% | +15.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.36% | -44.73% | +2.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.36% | -49.42% | +7.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.25% | -22.40% | +9.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.75% | -34.57% | +17.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.63% | 8.30% | -3.67% |
Volatility
GABGX vs. GOLDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Gabelli Growth Fund (GABGX) is 7.02%, while Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) has a volatility of 17.80%. This indicates that GABGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GOLDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GABGX | GOLDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.02% | 17.80% | -10.78% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.13% | 35.59% | -23.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.53% | 42.77% | -21.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.50% | 31.90% | -8.40% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.46% | 32.24% | -9.78% |