PCF vs. GAM
Compare and contrast key facts about High Income Securities Fund (PCF) and General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM).
Performance
PCF vs. GAM - Performance Comparison
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PCF vs. GAM - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCF High Income Securities Fund | -0.20% | 5.31% | 16.66% | 10.45% | -15.56% | 11.44% | 8.13% | 4.22% | 5.46% | 14.58% |
GAM General American Investors Company, Inc. | -0.44% | 28.63% | 29.55% | 26.84% | -14.84% | 20.56% | 5.85% | 41.76% | -10.25% | 21.32% |
Returns By Period
PCF
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
GAM
- 1D
- 2.63%
- 1M
- -5.37%
- YTD
- -0.44%
- 6M
- 4.50%
- 1Y
- 29.07%
- 3Y*
- 25.04%
- 5Y*
- 14.77%
- 10Y*
- 14.54%
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Return for Risk
PCF vs. GAM — Risk / Return Rank
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PCF vs. GAM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for High Income Securities Fund (PCF) and General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM). 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.
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PCF | GAM | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 1.84 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.93 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.83 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | — | 0.44 | — |
Correlation
The correlation between PCF and GAM is 0.22, 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
PCF vs. GAM - Dividend Comparison
PCF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.68%, more than GAM's 10.95% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCF High Income Securities Fund | 9.73% | 11.57% | 11.29% | 11.29% | 13.48% | 10.82% | 11.46% | 3.29% | 6.88% | 3.97% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
GAM General American Investors Company, Inc. | 10.95% | 11.32% | 8.82% | 6.17% | 4.15% | 1.38% | 6.72% | 6.49% | 9.67% | 9.56% | 10.20% | 3.60% |
Drawdowns
PCF vs. GAM - Drawdown Comparison
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCF | GAM | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.82% | -66.63% | +12.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.33% | -11.00% | -2.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.06% | -26.09% | -2.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.13% | -41.78% | -3.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.21% | -6.09% | +3.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.53% | -11.62% | +1.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.14% | 2.03% | +2.11% |
Volatility
PCF vs. GAM - Volatility Comparison
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Volatility by Period
| PCF | GAM | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | — | 5.92% | — |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | — | 8.42% | — |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 15.85% | — |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | — | 15.95% | — |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | — | 17.62% | — |