PGROX vs. ZGFIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund (PGROX) and Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX).
PGROX is managed by BNY Mellon. It was launched on Jul 14, 1993. ZGFIX is managed by Ninety One. It was launched on Dec 10, 2017.
Performance
PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Performance Comparison
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PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGROX BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund | -6.54% | 13.46% | 7.88% | 22.40% | -17.75% | 23.85% | 24.43% | 34.92% | -7.71% |
ZGFIX Ninety One Global Franchise Fund | -8.70% | 18.56% | 7.83% | 19.38% | -18.04% | 18.58% | 16.72% | 28.13% | -4.07% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PGROX achieves a -6.54% return, which is significantly higher than ZGFIX's -8.70% return.
PGROX
- 1D
- 3.08%
- 1M
- -5.66%
- YTD
- -6.54%
- 6M
- -5.12%
- 1Y
- 9.20%
- 3Y*
- 8.88%
- 5Y*
- 6.33%
- 10Y*
- 11.17%
ZGFIX
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- -5.67%
- YTD
- -8.70%
- 6M
- -6.06%
- 1Y
- 4.97%
- 3Y*
- 9.21%
- 5Y*
- 5.61%
- 10Y*
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PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PGROX has a 1.13% expense ratio, which is higher than ZGFIX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PGROX vs. ZGFIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund (PGROX) and Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX). 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.
| PGROX | ZGFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.56 | 0.36 | +0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.94 | 0.61 | +0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.08 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.85 | 0.42 | +0.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.20 | 1.54 | +1.66 |
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
| PGROX | ZGFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 | 0.36 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.36 | 0.37 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.54 | 0.52 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between PGROX and ZGFIX 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
PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Dividend Comparison
PGROX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 18.96%, more than ZGFIX's 8.77% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGROX BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund | 18.96% | 17.72% | 11.89% | 1.88% | 7.61% | 8.12% | 4.05% | 7.44% | 13.96% | 13.45% | 8.19% | 8.46% |
ZGFIX Ninety One Global Franchise Fund | 8.77% | 8.00% | 0.23% | 0.33% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.38% | 0.89% | 0.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PGROX drawdown since its inception was -47.75%, which is greater than ZGFIX's maximum drawdown of -28.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PGROX and ZGFIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PGROX | ZGFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.75% | -28.51% | -19.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.70% | -13.14% | +1.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.99% | -27.19% | +0.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.17% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.79% | -10.87% | +2.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.50% | -5.17% | -3.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.12% | 3.60% | -0.48% |
Volatility
PGROX vs. ZGFIX - Volatility Comparison
BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund (PGROX) has a higher volatility of 5.73% compared to Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX) at 4.55%. This indicates that PGROX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ZGFIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PGROX | ZGFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.73% | 4.55% | +1.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.69% | 8.81% | +0.88% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.58% | 14.37% | +3.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.72% | 15.17% | +2.55% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.92% | 16.66% | +1.26% |