ROGSX vs. FDTRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Red Oak Technology Select Fund (ROGSX) and Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX).
ROGSX is managed by Oak Associates. It was launched on Dec 30, 1998. FDTRX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jun 24, 2013.
Performance
ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Performance Comparison
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ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROGSX Red Oak Technology Select Fund | -10.98% | 23.37% | 24.87% | 47.75% | -31.18% | 25.16% | 26.37% | 34.36% | 1.63% | 31.10% |
FDTRX Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | -15.17% | 18.97% | 31.01% | 44.92% | -40.07% | 12.90% | 58.22% | 36.84% | 3.22% | 39.87% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ROGSX achieves a -10.98% return, which is significantly higher than FDTRX's -15.17% return. Over the past 10 years, ROGSX has outperformed FDTRX with an annualized return of 16.84%, while FDTRX has yielded a comparatively lower 15.79% annualized return.
ROGSX
- 1D
- -0.86%
- 1M
- -7.84%
- YTD
- -10.98%
- 6M
- -9.12%
- 1Y
- 21.35%
- 3Y*
- 20.74%
- 5Y*
- 10.53%
- 10Y*
- 16.84%
FDTRX
- 1D
- -1.40%
- 1M
- -9.28%
- YTD
- -15.17%
- 6M
- -15.64%
- 1Y
- 15.24%
- 3Y*
- 17.63%
- 5Y*
- 5.79%
- 10Y*
- 15.79%
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ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ROGSX has a 0.92% expense ratio, which is higher than FDTRX's 0.48% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ROGSX vs. FDTRX — Risk / Return Rank
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ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Red Oak Technology Select Fund (ROGSX) and Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX). 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.
| ROGSX | FDTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.89 | 0.56 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.38 | 0.98 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.13 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.24 | 0.49 | +0.74 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.19 | 1.61 | +2.58 |
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
| ROGSX | FDTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.89 | 0.56 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.46 | 0.22 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.65 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.25 | 0.65 | -0.40 |
Correlation
The correlation between ROGSX and FDTRX is 0.88, 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
ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Dividend Comparison
ROGSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.34%, less than FDTRX's 12.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROGSX Red Oak Technology Select Fund | 7.34% | 6.53% | 4.38% | 4.24% | 5.12% | 10.80% | 4.52% | 2.67% | 5.26% | 6.93% | 1.49% | 4.45% |
FDTRX Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 12.24% | 10.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 0.71% | 2.80% | 1.71% | 3.44% | 2.40% |
Drawdowns
ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ROGSX drawdown since its inception was -92.96%, which is greater than FDTRX's maximum drawdown of -48.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ROGSX and FDTRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ROGSX | FDTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -92.96% | -48.10% | -44.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -20.39% | +5.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.03% | -48.10% | +12.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.03% | -48.10% | +12.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.51% | -20.39% | +5.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -51.93% | -9.22% | -42.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.28% | 6.24% | -1.96% |
Volatility
ROGSX vs. FDTRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Red Oak Technology Select Fund (ROGSX) is 5.55%, while Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX) has a volatility of 7.58%. This indicates that ROGSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FDTRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ROGSX | FDTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.55% | 7.58% | -2.03% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.14% | 16.06% | -1.92% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.30% | 26.05% | -1.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.81% | 26.20% | -3.39% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.35% | 24.48% | -2.13% |