KCEIX vs. SPEDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) and Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund (SPEDX).
KCEIX is managed by Catholic Investor. It was launched on Dec 1, 2019. SPEDX is managed by Alger. It was launched on Nov 1, 2009.
Performance
KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Performance Comparison
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KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCEIX Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | 3.04% | 5.51% | 15.09% | 2.84% | 10.41% | 16.74% | -11.05% | 0.20% |
SPEDX Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | -7.22% | 6.22% | 23.03% | 4.24% | -13.90% | 3.96% | 47.30% | 0.97% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, KCEIX achieves a 3.04% return, which is significantly higher than SPEDX's -7.22% return.
KCEIX
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- 2.31%
- YTD
- 3.04%
- 6M
- 5.67%
- 1Y
- 9.14%
- 3Y*
- 9.65%
- 5Y*
- 9.17%
- 10Y*
- —
SPEDX
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -2.74%
- YTD
- -7.22%
- 6M
- -8.54%
- 1Y
- 4.09%
- 3Y*
- 8.27%
- 5Y*
- 1.91%
- 10Y*
- 7.51%
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KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
KCEIX has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than SPEDX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
KCEIX vs. SPEDX — Risk / Return Rank
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KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) and Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund (SPEDX). 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.
| KCEIX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 0.39 | +1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 0.60 | +1.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.07 | +0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 0.41 | +2.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.16 | 1.26 | +6.90 |
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
| KCEIX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.48 | 0.39 | +1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.31 | 0.16 | +1.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.59 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.79 | 0.48 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between KCEIX and SPEDX is 0.09, 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
KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Dividend Comparison
KCEIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.20%, more than SPEDX's 0.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCEIX Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | 1.20% | 1.66% | 2.35% | 2.20% | 7.60% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPEDX Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | 0.10% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.69% | 4.94% | 3.75% | 1.92% | 0.00% | 0.32% |
Drawdowns
KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum KCEIX drawdown since its inception was -16.07%, smaller than the maximum SPEDX drawdown of -29.02%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KCEIX and SPEDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| KCEIX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.07% | -29.02% | +12.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.50% | -9.18% | +5.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.12% | -29.02% | +21.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -29.02% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.23% | -9.18% | +8.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.55% | -7.00% | +3.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.15% | 2.99% | -1.84% |
Volatility
KCEIX vs. SPEDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) is 1.39%, while Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund (SPEDX) has a volatility of 2.69%. This indicates that KCEIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SPEDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| KCEIX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.39% | 2.69% | -1.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.79% | 7.63% | -3.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.52% | 10.43% | -3.91% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.02% | 12.02% | -5.00% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.07% | 12.78% | -4.71% |