PRPFX vs. RCTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio (PRPFX) and River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund (RCTIX).
PRPFX is managed by Permanent Portfolio. It was launched on Nov 30, 1982. RCTIX is managed by River Canyon. It was launched on Dec 30, 2014.
Performance
PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Performance Comparison
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PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio | 2.72% | 28.78% | 19.36% | 11.96% | -5.48% | 10.87% | 18.80% | 19.20% | -7.02% | 11.42% |
RCTIX River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund | -0.97% | 7.75% | 7.49% | 10.02% | -4.07% | 4.26% | 6.42% | 11.71% | 1.82% | 9.76% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PRPFX achieves a 2.72% return, which is significantly higher than RCTIX's -0.97% return. Over the past 10 years, PRPFX has outperformed RCTIX with an annualized return of 10.84%, while RCTIX has yielded a comparatively lower 5.54% annualized return.
PRPFX
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- -7.34%
- YTD
- 2.72%
- 6M
- 8.96%
- 1Y
- 25.00%
- 3Y*
- 19.97%
- 5Y*
- 12.20%
- 10Y*
- 10.84%
RCTIX
- 1D
- -0.41%
- 1M
- -1.50%
- YTD
- -0.97%
- 6M
- 0.18%
- 1Y
- 4.55%
- 3Y*
- 7.05%
- 5Y*
- 4.20%
- 10Y*
- 5.54%
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PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PRPFX has a 0.81% expense ratio, which is lower than RCTIX's 0.89% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PRPFX vs. RCTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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RCTIX
PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio (PRPFX) and River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund (RCTIX). 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.
| PRPFX | RCTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.86 | 1.94 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.31 | 2.81 | -0.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.39 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.07 | 3.10 | -0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.17 | 12.23 | -1.07 |
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
| PRPFX | RCTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.86 | 1.94 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.11 | 1.71 | -0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.03 | 1.49 | -0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.80 | 1.29 | -0.49 |
Correlation
The correlation between PRPFX and RCTIX is 0.18, 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
PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Dividend Comparison
PRPFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.18%, less than RCTIX's 6.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio | 3.18% | 3.27% | 1.86% | 1.39% | 1.58% | 2.05% | 5.38% | 4.69% | 6.90% | 2.14% | 0.95% | 7.06% |
RCTIX River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund | 6.83% | 7.31% | 7.89% | 8.50% | 5.98% | 3.02% | 5.97% | 4.97% | 3.30% | 4.89% | 2.16% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PRPFX drawdown since its inception was -27.16%, which is greater than RCTIX's maximum drawdown of -10.89%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PRPFX and RCTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PRPFX | RCTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.16% | -10.89% | -16.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.10% | -1.50% | -6.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.49% | -6.17% | -9.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.84% | -10.89% | -9.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.10% | -1.50% | -6.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.52% | -1.09% | -2.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.22% | 0.38% | +1.84% |
Volatility
PRPFX vs. RCTIX - Volatility Comparison
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio (PRPFX) has a higher volatility of 3.59% compared to River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund (RCTIX) at 0.91%. This indicates that PRPFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RCTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PRPFX | RCTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.59% | 0.91% | +2.68% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.32% | 1.59% | +9.73% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.77% | 2.31% | +11.46% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 11.04% | 2.47% | +8.57% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.57% | 3.74% | +6.83% |