RAPZX vs. PDRDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX) and Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund (PDRDX).
RAPZX is managed by Cohen & Steers. It was launched on Jan 30, 2012. PDRDX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Mar 15, 2010.
Performance
RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Performance Comparison
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RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAPZX Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | 11.96% | 4.35% | 3.88% | -2.05% | 23.51% | -0.84% | 17.77% | -8.44% | 6.51% |
PDRDX Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | 14.63% | 3.09% | 3.22% | -6.19% | 17.30% | 3.97% | 15.02% | -7.90% | 10.18% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RAPZX achieves a 10.26% return, which is significantly higher than PDRDX's 9.23% return. Over the past 10 years, RAPZX has outperformed PDRDX with an annualized return of 7.09%, while PDRDX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.54% annualized return.
RAPZX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -2.41%
- YTD
- 10.26%
- 6M
- 7.91%
- 1Y
- 16.67%
- 3Y*
- 10.27%
- 5Y*
- 8.74%
- 10Y*
- 7.09%
PDRDX
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- -4.09%
- YTD
- 9.23%
- 6M
- 11.95%
- 1Y
- 21.29%
- 3Y*
- 9.59%
- 5Y*
- 7.08%
- 10Y*
- 6.54%
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RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RAPZX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than PDRDX's 0.83% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RAPZX vs. PDRDX — Risk / Return Rank
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RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX) and Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund (PDRDX). 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.
| RAPZX | PDRDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.41 | 1.93 | -0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.77 | 2.53 | -0.76 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.39 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.94 | 2.35 | -0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.99 | 12.85 | -3.86 |
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
| RAPZX | PDRDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.41 | 1.93 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 | 0.65 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.61 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.34 | 0.49 | -0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between RAPZX and PDRDX 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
RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Dividend Comparison
RAPZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.31%, less than PDRDX's 3.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAPZX Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 1.31% | 1.44% | 3.20% | 2.71% | 3.08% | 9.61% | 1.71% | 2.85% | 2.06% | 1.76% | 2.83% | 2.00% |
PDRDX Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 3.93% | 4.19% | 2.43% | 2.52% | 12.88% | 6.56% | 0.52% | 2.36% | 3.47% | 2.21% | 2.61% | 0.99% |
Drawdowns
RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RAPZX drawdown since its inception was -30.69%, which is greater than PDRDX's maximum drawdown of -28.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RAPZX and PDRDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RAPZX | PDRDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.69% | -28.55% | -2.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.84% | -9.19% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.31% | -19.35% | +0.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.69% | -28.55% | -2.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.88% | -4.23% | +1.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.16% | -6.03% | -2.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.90% | 1.68% | +0.22% |
Volatility
RAPZX vs. PDRDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX) is 2.90%, while Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund (PDRDX) has a volatility of 3.59%. This indicates that RAPZX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PDRDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RAPZX | PDRDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.90% | 3.59% | -0.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.10% | 7.29% | +1.81% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.24% | 11.33% | +0.91% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.86% | 10.95% | +1.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.81% | 10.76% | +2.05% |