QGLDX vs. FIJDX
Compare and contrast key facts about The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Investor Class (QGLDX) and Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z (FIJDX).
QGLDX is managed by Quantified Funds. It was launched on Apr 19, 2016. FIJDX is an actively managed fund by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 16, 1985.
Performance
QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Performance Comparison
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QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QGLDX The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Investor Class | 4.26% | 59.91% | 24.52% | 10.39% | -4.64% | -6.25% | 19.35% | 17.03% | 4.43% |
FIJDX Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 1.82% | 143.25% | 15.10% | -0.26% | -13.32% | -10.33% | 27.00% | 35.74% | 4.09% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QGLDX achieves a 4.26% return, which is significantly higher than FIJDX's 1.82% return.
QGLDX
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -14.50%
- YTD
- 4.26%
- 6M
- 15.79%
- 1Y
- 41.00%
- 3Y*
- 28.74%
- 5Y*
- 18.15%
- 10Y*
- 10.94%
FIJDX
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- -25.43%
- YTD
- 1.82%
- 6M
- 14.70%
- 1Y
- 84.83%
- 3Y*
- 36.58%
- 5Y*
- 20.30%
- 10Y*
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QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QGLDX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than FIJDX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QGLDX vs. FIJDX — Risk / Return Rank
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QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Investor Class (QGLDX) and Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z (FIJDX). 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.
| QGLDX | FIJDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.57 | 2.03 | -0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.99 | 2.29 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.34 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.28 | 2.84 | -0.57 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.43 | 10.68 | -2.25 |
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
| QGLDX | FIJDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.57 | 2.03 | -0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.02 | 0.62 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.67 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.60 | -0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between QGLDX and FIJDX is 0.76, 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
QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Dividend Comparison
QGLDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 58.07%, more than FIJDX's 2.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QGLDX The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Investor Class | 58.07% | 60.49% | 28.70% | 10.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.92% | 14.32% | 1.23% | 5.75% | 2.08% |
FIJDX Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 2.13% | 2.17% | 3.63% | 1.16% | 0.38% | 1.71% | 4.54% | 0.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QGLDX drawdown since its inception was -27.17%, smaller than the maximum FIJDX drawdown of -50.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QGLDX and FIJDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QGLDX | FIJDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.17% | -50.43% | +23.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.22% | -29.85% | +10.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.34% | -45.91% | +22.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.17% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.52% | -25.43% | +8.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.28% | -18.44% | +7.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.19% | 7.94% | -2.75% |
Volatility
QGLDX vs. FIJDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Investor Class (QGLDX) is 10.16%, while Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z (FIJDX) has a volatility of 15.40%. This indicates that QGLDX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FIJDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QGLDX | FIJDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.16% | 15.40% | -5.24% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 23.91% | 35.03% | -11.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 27.56% | 42.72% | -15.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.87% | 32.74% | -14.87% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.34% | 33.95% | -17.61% |