GOLDX vs. BRMKX
Compare and contrast key facts about Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) and iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund (BRMKX).
GOLDX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Jul 10, 1994. BRMKX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on May 13, 2015.
Performance
GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Performance Comparison
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GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GOLDX Gabelli Gold Fund | 11.06% | 165.59% | 14.92% | 7.85% | -11.02% | -8.97% | 26.30% | 43.94% | -14.80% | 6.22% |
BRMKX iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund | 2.00% | 10.48% | 15.28% | 17.30% | -17.22% | 22.52% | 17.17% | 30.47% | -9.09% | 17.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GOLDX achieves a 11.06% return, which is significantly higher than BRMKX's 2.00% return. Over the past 10 years, GOLDX has outperformed BRMKX with an annualized return of 18.06%, while BRMKX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.86% annualized return.
GOLDX
- 1D
- 4.88%
- 1M
- -12.04%
- YTD
- 11.06%
- 6M
- 32.21%
- 1Y
- 123.16%
- 3Y*
- 49.18%
- 5Y*
- 26.96%
- 10Y*
- 18.06%
BRMKX
- 1D
- 0.64%
- 1M
- -3.54%
- YTD
- 2.00%
- 6M
- 1.67%
- 1Y
- 14.86%
- 3Y*
- 13.56%
- 5Y*
- 7.09%
- 10Y*
- 10.86%
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GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GOLDX has a 1.51% expense ratio, which is higher than BRMKX's 0.06% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GOLDX vs. BRMKX — Risk / Return Rank
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GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) and iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund (BRMKX). 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.
| GOLDX | BRMKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.89 | 0.86 | +2.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.97 | 1.32 | +1.66 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.19 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.87 | 1.25 | +2.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.74 | 5.76 | +8.98 |
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
| GOLDX | BRMKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.89 | 0.86 | +2.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 | 0.39 | +0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.24 | 0.57 | -0.33 |
Correlation
The correlation between GOLDX and BRMKX is 0.22, 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
GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Dividend Comparison
GOLDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 14.02%, more than BRMKX's 5.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GOLDX Gabelli Gold Fund | 14.02% | 15.57% | 2.11% | 1.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.69% | 0.83% | 0.34% | 0.51% | 2.18% |
BRMKX iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund | 5.81% | 5.92% | 6.43% | 3.02% | 3.67% | 4.07% | 2.86% | 3.95% | 3.87% | 19.24% | 2.11% |
Drawdowns
GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GOLDX drawdown since its inception was -73.40%, which is greater than BRMKX's maximum drawdown of -40.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GOLDX and BRMKX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GOLDX | BRMKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.40% | -40.20% | -33.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -31.96% | -8.35% | -23.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.73% | -26.04% | -18.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.42% | -40.20% | -9.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.61% | -5.11% | -13.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.57% | -5.73% | -28.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.38% | 2.90% | +5.48% |
Volatility
GOLDX vs. BRMKX - Volatility Comparison
Gabelli Gold Fund (GOLDX) has a higher volatility of 17.35% compared to iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund (BRMKX) at 5.53%. This indicates that GOLDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BRMKX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GOLDX | BRMKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 17.35% | 5.53% | +11.82% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 35.85% | 10.54% | +25.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 43.01% | 19.08% | +23.93% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 31.92% | 18.24% | +13.68% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 32.27% | 19.29% | +12.98% |