VBF vs. OPGSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) and Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX).
VBF is an actively managed fund by Invesco. It was launched on Oct 28, 1970. OPGSX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Jul 18, 1983.
Performance
VBF vs. OPGSX - Performance Comparison
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VBF vs. OPGSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBF Invesco Bond Fund | -1.36% | 5.46% | 6.97% | 2.27% | -17.77% | -5.37% | 12.80% | 30.91% | -11.16% | 13.35% |
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | 0.44% | 131.03% | 13.05% | 6.35% | -16.86% | -2.75% | 36.15% | 46.37% | -13.15% | 17.17% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VBF achieves a -1.36% return, which is significantly lower than OPGSX's 0.44% return. Over the past 10 years, VBF has underperformed OPGSX with an annualized return of 3.17%, while OPGSX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.37% annualized return.
VBF
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- -2.36%
- YTD
- -1.36%
- 6M
- -2.36%
- 1Y
- 2.42%
- 3Y*
- 4.60%
- 5Y*
- -0.72%
- 10Y*
- 3.17%
OPGSX
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -23.68%
- YTD
- 0.44%
- 6M
- 13.72%
- 1Y
- 82.38%
- 3Y*
- 36.20%
- 5Y*
- 20.12%
- 10Y*
- 17.37%
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VBF vs. OPGSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VBF has a 0.62% expense ratio, which is lower than OPGSX's 1.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VBF vs. OPGSX — Risk / Return Rank
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VBF vs. OPGSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) and Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX). 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.
| VBF | OPGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.34 | 2.20 | -1.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.53 | 2.54 | -2.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.36 | -0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.59 | 3.22 | -2.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.19 | 12.84 | -10.66 |
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
| VBF | OPGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.34 | 2.20 | -1.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.06 | 0.63 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.25 | 0.53 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.25 | +0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between VBF and OPGSX is 0.09, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
VBF vs. OPGSX - Dividend Comparison
VBF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.56%, more than OPGSX's 0.43% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBF Invesco Bond Fund | 5.56% | 5.46% | 5.51% | 5.31% | 4.60% | 3.36% | 6.89% | 5.04% | 5.40% | 5.07% | 4.56% | 5.40% |
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.86% | 0.81% | 0.45% | 3.56% | 1.55% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 2.78% | 7.21% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VBF vs. OPGSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VBF drawdown since its inception was -32.23%, smaller than the maximum OPGSX drawdown of -80.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VBF and OPGSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VBF | OPGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.23% | -80.04% | +47.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.25% | -29.01% | +23.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.23% | -47.09% | +14.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.23% | -47.09% | +14.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.12% | -24.65% | +12.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.22% | -29.33% | +22.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.41% | 7.27% | -5.86% |
Volatility
VBF vs. OPGSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) is 2.36%, while Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (OPGSX) has a volatility of 15.32%. This indicates that VBF experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than OPGSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VBF | OPGSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.36% | 15.32% | -12.96% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.03% | 35.01% | -30.98% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.17% | 43.01% | -35.84% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.41% | 32.97% | -20.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.71% | 32.93% | -20.22% |