HSPGX vs. KSCOX
Compare and contrast key facts about Emerald Growth Fund (HSPGX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX).
HSPGX is managed by Emerald. It was launched on Oct 1, 1992. KSCOX is managed by Kinetics. It was launched on Mar 20, 2000.
Performance
HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Performance Comparison
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HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSPGX Emerald Growth Fund | -5.91% | 31.62% | 28.04% | 18.66% | -24.65% | 3.59% | 38.49% | 28.33% | -12.16% | 27.72% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | -8.66% | 68.42% | -14.77% | 31.96% | 50.32% | 2.30% | 27.06% | 0.29% | 26.23% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HSPGX achieves a -5.91% return, which is significantly lower than KSCOX's 29.72% return. Over the past 10 years, HSPGX has underperformed KSCOX with an annualized return of 13.12%, while KSCOX has yielded a comparatively higher 21.17% annualized return.
HSPGX
- 1D
- -3.18%
- 1M
- -12.33%
- YTD
- -5.91%
- 6M
- -0.33%
- 1Y
- 41.44%
- 3Y*
- 21.83%
- 5Y*
- 7.28%
- 10Y*
- 13.12%
KSCOX
- 1D
- -5.64%
- 1M
- -8.65%
- YTD
- 29.72%
- 6M
- 22.71%
- 1Y
- 8.12%
- 3Y*
- 25.79%
- 5Y*
- 16.02%
- 10Y*
- 21.17%
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HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HSPGX has a 1.03% expense ratio, which is lower than KSCOX's 1.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HSPGX vs. KSCOX — Risk / Return Rank
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HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Emerald Growth Fund (HSPGX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX). 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.
| HSPGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.40 | 0.31 | +1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.95 | 0.63 | +1.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.08 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.21 | 0.28 | +1.93 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.85 | 0.46 | +8.39 |
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
| HSPGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.40 | 0.31 | +1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.29 | 0.58 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 | 0.82 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.61 | -0.20 |
Correlation
The correlation between HSPGX and KSCOX 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
HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Dividend Comparison
HSPGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.54%, more than KSCOX's 0.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSPGX Emerald Growth Fund | 13.54% | 12.74% | 21.85% | 6.43% | 8.77% | 19.11% | 8.48% | 1.45% | 11.86% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.14% | 0.18% | 3.58% | 6.71% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HSPGX drawdown since its inception was -60.28%, smaller than the maximum KSCOX drawdown of -70.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HSPGX and KSCOX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HSPGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.28% | -70.09% | +9.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.38% | -24.29% | +8.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.65% | -33.10% | -5.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.48% | -47.09% | +5.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.41% | -11.01% | -3.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.10% | -14.89% | -4.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.07% | 14.84% | -10.77% |
Volatility
HSPGX vs. KSCOX - Volatility Comparison
Emerald Growth Fund (HSPGX) has a higher volatility of 9.85% compared to Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX) at 7.94%. This indicates that HSPGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than KSCOX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HSPGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.85% | 7.94% | +1.91% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.39% | 19.48% | -0.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 28.73% | 28.88% | -0.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.15% | 27.74% | -2.59% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.92% | 25.84% | -0.92% |