SOAEX vs. PAXDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) and Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX).
SOAEX is managed by Spirit of America. It was launched on Jul 9, 2014. PAXDX is managed by Pax World. It was launched on Dec 15, 2016.
Performance
SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Performance Comparison
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SOAEX vs. PAXDX - 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% | -3.97% |
PAXDX Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 5.11% | 18.37% | -1.55% | 9.33% | -13.45% | 14.24% | 14.25% | 25.88% | -4.25% | 19.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SOAEX achieves a 28.66% return, which is significantly higher than PAXDX's 5.11% 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%
PAXDX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 5.11%
- 6M
- 4.86%
- 1Y
- 15.85%
- 3Y*
- 8.60%
- 5Y*
- 4.21%
- 10Y*
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SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SOAEX has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than PAXDX's 0.83% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SOAEX vs. PAXDX — Risk / Return Rank
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SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) and Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX). 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 | PAXDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 1.42 | -0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.74 | 1.98 | -0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.31 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.57 | 1.95 | -0.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.51 | 9.47 | -3.96 |
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 | PAXDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.35 | 1.42 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.12 | 0.32 | +0.80 |
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 | 0.52 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between SOAEX and PAXDX is 0.49, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Dividend Comparison
SOAEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.81%, more than PAXDX's 2.06% 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% |
PAXDX Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 2.06% | 2.17% | 2.07% | 2.43% | 2.48% | 58.94% | 2.88% | 4.69% | 3.55% | 2.13% | 0.12% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SOAEX drawdown since its inception was -68.03%, which is greater than PAXDX's maximum drawdown of -33.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SOAEX and PAXDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SOAEX | PAXDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.03% | -33.58% | -34.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.63% | -8.05% | -9.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.84% | -25.04% | +4.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.03% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.42% | -0.74% | -0.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.51% | -5.34% | -22.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.03% | 1.66% | +3.37% |
Volatility
SOAEX vs. PAXDX - Volatility Comparison
Spirit of America Energy Fund (SOAEX) has a higher volatility of 4.69% compared to Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX) at 0.00%. This indicates that SOAEX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PAXDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SOAEX | PAXDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.69% | 0.00% | +4.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.14% | 5.36% | +5.78% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.02% | 11.81% | +9.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.76% | 13.30% | +6.46% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 99.98% | 16.65% | +83.33% |