OPGSX vs. VFIAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX) and Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX).
OPGSX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Jul 18, 1983. VFIAX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Nov 13, 2000.
Performance
OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Performance Comparison
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OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | 0.44% | 131.03% | 13.05% | 6.35% | -16.86% | -2.75% | 36.15% | 46.37% | -13.15% | 17.17% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | -7.06% | 17.83% | 24.97% | 26.24% | -18.16% | 28.65% | 18.32% | 31.46% | -4.45% | 21.78% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, OPGSX achieves a 0.44% return, which is significantly higher than VFIAX's -7.06% return. Over the past 10 years, OPGSX has outperformed VFIAX with an annualized return of 17.37%, while VFIAX has yielded a comparatively lower 13.71% annualized return.
OPGSX
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -23.68%
- YTD
- 0.44%
- 6M
- 13.72%
- 1Y
- 82.38%
- 3Y*
- 36.20%
- 5Y*
- 20.12%
- 10Y*
- 17.37%
VFIAX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -7.69%
- YTD
- -7.06%
- 6M
- -4.61%
- 1Y
- 14.41%
- 3Y*
- 17.14%
- 5Y*
- 11.37%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
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OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
OPGSX has a 1.05% expense ratio, which is higher than VFIAX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
OPGSX vs. VFIAX — Risk / Return Rank
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OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX) and Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX). 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.
| OPGSX | VFIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.20 | 0.84 | +1.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.30 | +1.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.20 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.22 | 1.06 | +2.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.84 | 5.13 | +7.71 |
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
| OPGSX | VFIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.20 | 0.84 | +1.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.63 | 0.68 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 | 0.76 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.25 | 0.43 | -0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between OPGSX and VFIAX is 0.28, 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
OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Dividend Comparison
OPGSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.43%, less than VFIAX's 1.22% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.86% | 0.81% | 0.45% | 3.56% | 1.55% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 2.78% | 7.21% | 0.00% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.22% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
Drawdowns
OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum OPGSX drawdown since its inception was -80.04%, which is greater than VFIAX's maximum drawdown of -55.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OPGSX and VFIAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| OPGSX | VFIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -80.04% | -55.20% | -24.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -29.01% | -12.12% | -16.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.09% | -24.53% | -22.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.09% | -33.83% | -13.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -24.65% | -8.90% | -15.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.33% | -9.46% | -19.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.27% | 2.49% | +4.78% |
Volatility
OPGSX vs. VFIAX - Volatility Comparison
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX) has a higher volatility of 15.32% compared to Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) at 4.24%. This indicates that OPGSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VFIAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| OPGSX | VFIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 15.32% | 4.24% | +11.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 35.01% | 9.08% | +25.93% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 43.01% | 18.13% | +24.88% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 32.97% | 16.86% | +16.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 32.93% | 18.03% | +14.90% |