LONGX vs. SPEDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Longboard Alternative Growth Fund (LONGX) and Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund (SPEDX).
LONGX is managed by Longboard. It was launched on Mar 15, 2015. SPEDX is managed by Alger. It was launched on Nov 1, 2009.
Performance
LONGX vs. SPEDX - Performance Comparison
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LONGX vs. SPEDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LONGX Longboard Alternative Growth Fund | 0.33% | 1.49% | 14.95% | 5.64% | -13.21% | 13.89% | 27.70% | 13.82% | 270.32% | 19.08% |
SPEDX Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | -7.22% | 6.22% | 23.03% | 4.24% | -13.90% | 3.96% | 47.30% | 12.79% | -2.32% | 9.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LONGX achieves a 0.33% return, which is significantly higher than SPEDX's -7.22% return. Over the past 10 years, LONGX has outperformed SPEDX with an annualized return of 23.63%, while SPEDX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.51% annualized return.
LONGX
- 1D
- -0.40%
- 1M
- -5.53%
- YTD
- 0.33%
- 6M
- -0.40%
- 1Y
- 3.94%
- 3Y*
- 8.06%
- 5Y*
- 3.23%
- 10Y*
- 23.63%
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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LONGX vs. SPEDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LONGX has a 1.99% expense ratio, which is higher than SPEDX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LONGX vs. SPEDX — Risk / Return Rank
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LONGX vs. SPEDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Longboard Alternative Growth Fund (LONGX) 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.
| LONGX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.39 | 0.39 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.07 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.48 | 0.41 | +0.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.52 | 1.26 | +0.26 |
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
| LONGX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.39 | 0.39 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.27 | 0.16 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.17 | 0.59 | -0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.16 | 0.48 | -0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between LONGX and SPEDX is 0.56, 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
LONGX vs. SPEDX - Dividend Comparison
LONGX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SPEDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.10%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LONGX Longboard Alternative Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.40% | 7.64% | 1.73% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.10% | 268.50% | 23.29% |
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
LONGX vs. SPEDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LONGX drawdown since its inception was -77.16%, which is greater than SPEDX's maximum drawdown of -29.02%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LONGX and SPEDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LONGX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.16% | -29.02% | -48.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.13% | -9.18% | +2.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.28% | -29.02% | +9.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -77.16% | -29.02% | -48.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.53% | -9.18% | +2.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.47% | -7.00% | -0.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.26% | 2.99% | -0.73% |
Volatility
LONGX vs. SPEDX - Volatility Comparison
Longboard Alternative Growth Fund (LONGX) has a higher volatility of 4.15% compared to Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund (SPEDX) at 2.69%. This indicates that LONGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier 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
| LONGX | SPEDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.15% | 2.69% | +1.46% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.13% | 7.63% | +0.50% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.21% | 10.43% | +0.78% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 11.84% | 12.02% | -0.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 137.75% | 12.78% | +124.97% |