VGELX vs. GRHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) and Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX).
VGELX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Nov 12, 2001. GRHIX is managed by Goehring & Rozencwajg. It was launched on Dec 29, 2016.
Performance
VGELX vs. GRHIX - Performance Comparison
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VGELX vs. GRHIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 24.08% | 20.76% | 30.46% | 8.87% | 23.70% | 27.80% | -30.80% | 13.32% | -17.12% | 1.89% |
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, VGELX achieves a 24.08% return, which is significantly higher than GRHIX's 19.81% return.
VGELX
- 1D
- 0.57%
- 1M
- 4.51%
- YTD
- 24.08%
- 6M
- 29.29%
- 1Y
- 35.94%
- 3Y*
- 29.13%
- 5Y*
- 24.84%
- 10Y*
- 10.96%
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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VGELX vs. GRHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VGELX has a 0.33% expense ratio, which is lower than GRHIX's 0.92% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VGELX vs. GRHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VGELX vs. GRHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) 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.
| VGELX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.52 | 3.04 | -0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.12 | 3.41 | -0.29 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.49 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 5.33 | -2.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.82 | 19.81 | -4.99 |
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
| VGELX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.52 | 3.04 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.34 | 0.92 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.40 | -0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between VGELX and GRHIX is 0.79, 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
VGELX vs. GRHIX - Dividend Comparison
VGELX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.96%, more than GRHIX's 2.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 6.96% | 4.79% | 34.15% | 6.91% | 4.71% | 3.70% | 4.54% | 3.38% | 3.07% | 3.05% | 1.91% | 2.70% |
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
VGELX vs. GRHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VGELX drawdown since its inception was -65.22%, smaller than the maximum GRHIX drawdown of -70.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VGELX and GRHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VGELX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.22% | -70.61% | +5.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.30% | -16.09% | +3.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.72% | -31.47% | +11.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.13% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -5.24% | +5.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.26% | -18.49% | -0.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.52% | 4.33% | -1.81% |
Volatility
VGELX vs. GRHIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) is 3.81%, while Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX) has a volatility of 7.94%. This indicates that VGELX 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
| VGELX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.81% | 7.94% | -4.13% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.58% | 20.96% | -12.38% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.80% | 29.30% | -14.50% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.65% | 29.52% | -10.87% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.28% | 29.67% | -6.39% |