MIDSX vs. FEGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Midas Fund (MIDSX) and First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX).
MIDSX is managed by Midas. It was launched on Jan 7, 1986. FEGIX is managed by First Eagle. It was launched on Aug 31, 1993.
Performance
MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Performance Comparison
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MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIDSX Midas Fund | 3.72% | 195.76% | 7.27% | -1.79% | -11.11% | -19.23% | 10.64% | 30.56% | -12.90% | 5.98% |
FEGIX First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | 128.89% | 10.57% | 7.24% | -1.31% | -7.54% | 30.00% | 38.98% | -15.69% | 8.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MIDSX achieves a 3.72% return, which is significantly higher than FEGIX's 2.63% return. Over the past 10 years, MIDSX has underperformed FEGIX with an annualized return of 13.28%, while FEGIX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.86% annualized return.
MIDSX
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- -25.21%
- YTD
- 3.72%
- 6M
- 23.13%
- 1Y
- 115.48%
- 3Y*
- 44.09%
- 5Y*
- 22.92%
- 10Y*
- 13.28%
FEGIX
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- -22.39%
- YTD
- 2.63%
- 6M
- 19.07%
- 1Y
- 78.51%
- 3Y*
- 35.94%
- 5Y*
- 22.88%
- 10Y*
- 15.86%
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MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MIDSX has a 4.25% expense ratio, which is higher than FEGIX's 0.96% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MIDSX vs. FEGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Midas Fund (MIDSX) and First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX). 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.
| MIDSX | FEGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.65 | 2.07 | +0.58 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.73 | 2.33 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.36 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.91 | 2.97 | +0.94 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.42 | 11.00 | +3.43 |
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
| MIDSX | FEGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.65 | 2.07 | +0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 | 0.82 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.40 | 0.59 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.01 | 0.34 | -0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between MIDSX and FEGIX is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Dividend Comparison
MIDSX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FEGIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.16%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIDSX Midas Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FEGIX First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 1.16% | 1.19% | 5.31% | 1.08% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 1.48% | 0.09% |
Drawdowns
MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MIDSX drawdown since its inception was -89.77%, which is greater than FEGIX's maximum drawdown of -70.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MIDSX and FEGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MIDSX | FEGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.77% | -70.38% | -19.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.18% | -26.66% | -3.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.48% | -33.95% | -14.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.07% | -41.84% | -15.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -40.30% | -22.73% | -17.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -63.68% | -28.82% | -34.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.19% | 7.21% | +0.98% |
Volatility
MIDSX vs. FEGIX - Volatility Comparison
Midas Fund (MIDSX) has a higher volatility of 15.85% compared to First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX) at 13.89%. This indicates that MIDSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FEGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MIDSX | FEGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 15.85% | 13.89% | +1.96% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 36.12% | 32.49% | +3.63% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 44.35% | 38.59% | +5.76% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.89% | 28.11% | +5.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 33.34% | 27.16% | +6.18% |