SOAEX vs. GRHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) and Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX).
SOAEX is managed by Spirit of America. It was launched on Jul 9, 2014. GRHIX is managed by Goehring & Rozencwajg. It was launched on Dec 29, 2016.
Performance
SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Performance Comparison
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SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOAEX Spirit of America Energy Fund | 28.66% | 6.05% | 19.30% | 13.10% | 30.26% | 34.19% | -34.52% | 11.49% | 148.45% | -4.90% |
GRHIX Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 19.81% | 61.65% | -1.51% | 16.61% | 16.38% | 62.15% | -2.74% | 0.01% | -30.03% | -0.96% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SOAEX achieves a 28.66% return, which is significantly higher than GRHIX's 19.81% return.
SOAEX
- 1D
- -1.42%
- 1M
- 7.44%
- YTD
- 28.66%
- 6M
- 25.59%
- 1Y
- 27.65%
- 3Y*
- 22.28%
- 5Y*
- 22.06%
- 10Y*
- 21.48%
GRHIX
- 1D
- -1.67%
- 1M
- -4.66%
- YTD
- 19.81%
- 6M
- 30.25%
- 1Y
- 88.42%
- 3Y*
- 30.35%
- 5Y*
- 26.90%
- 10Y*
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SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SOAEX has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than GRHIX's 0.92% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SOAEX vs. GRHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) and Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX). 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.
| SOAEX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 3.04 | -1.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.74 | 3.41 | -1.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.49 | -0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.57 | 5.33 | -3.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.51 | 19.81 | -14.30 |
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
| SOAEX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.35 | 3.04 | -1.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.12 | 0.92 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.22 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.13 | 0.40 | -0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between SOAEX and GRHIX is 0.74, 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
SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Dividend Comparison
SOAEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.81%, more than GRHIX's 2.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOAEX Spirit of America Energy Fund | 10.81% | 13.91% | 26.36% | 24.88% | 22.14% | 23.25% | 30.30% | 20.73% | 15.62% | 17.90% | 13.40% | 14.76% |
GRHIX Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 2.83% | 3.39% | 4.02% | 3.19% | 1.21% | 3.25% | 2.03% | 0.57% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SOAEX drawdown since its inception was -68.03%, roughly equal to the maximum GRHIX drawdown of -70.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SOAEX and GRHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SOAEX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.03% | -70.61% | +2.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.63% | -16.09% | -1.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.84% | -31.47% | +10.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.03% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.42% | -5.24% | +3.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.51% | -18.49% | -9.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.03% | 4.33% | +0.70% |
Volatility
SOAEX vs. GRHIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) is 4.69%, while Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX) has a volatility of 7.94%. This indicates that SOAEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GRHIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SOAEX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.69% | 7.94% | -3.25% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.14% | 20.96% | -9.82% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.02% | 29.30% | -8.28% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.76% | 29.52% | -9.76% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 99.98% | 29.67% | +70.31% |