VGENX vs. GRHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) and Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX).
VGENX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 23, 1984. GRHIX is managed by Goehring & Rozencwajg. It was launched on Dec 29, 2016.
Performance
VGENX vs. GRHIX - Performance Comparison
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VGENX vs. GRHIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGENX Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares | 24.08% | 20.67% | 30.25% | 8.78% | 23.59% | 27.71% | -30.85% | 13.23% | -17.19% | 1.81% |
GRHIX Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 21.33% | 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, VGENX achieves a 24.08% return, which is significantly higher than GRHIX's 21.33% return.
VGENX
- 1D
- 0.03%
- 1M
- 3.95%
- YTD
- 24.08%
- 6M
- 28.47%
- 1Y
- 35.43%
- 3Y*
- 28.99%
- 5Y*
- 24.44%
- 10Y*
- 10.86%
GRHIX
- 1D
- 1.27%
- 1M
- -4.03%
- YTD
- 21.33%
- 6M
- 30.10%
- 1Y
- 89.80%
- 3Y*
- 30.90%
- 5Y*
- 26.38%
- 10Y*
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VGENX vs. GRHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VGENX has a 0.41% expense ratio, which is lower than GRHIX's 0.92% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VGENX vs. GRHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VGENX vs. GRHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) 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.
| VGENX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.44 | 3.12 | -0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.03 | 3.48 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.50 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 5.65 | -2.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.64 | 20.93 | -6.29 |
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
| VGENX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.44 | 3.12 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.32 | 0.90 | +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 | 0.45 | 0.41 | +0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between VGENX 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
VGENX vs. GRHIX - Dividend Comparison
VGENX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.91%, more than GRHIX's 2.80% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGENX Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares | 6.91% | 4.71% | 33.96% | 6.83% | 4.63% | 3.63% | 4.46% | 3.30% | 2.96% | 2.96% | 1.84% | 2.63% |
GRHIX Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 2.80% | 3.39% | 4.02% | 3.19% | 1.21% | 3.25% | 2.03% | 0.57% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VGENX vs. GRHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VGENX drawdown since its inception was -65.37%, smaller than the maximum GRHIX drawdown of -70.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VGENX and GRHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VGENX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.37% | -70.61% | +5.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.30% | -16.02% | +3.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.72% | -31.47% | +11.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.19% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -4.03% | +4.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.99% | -18.48% | +3.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.53% | 4.34% | -1.81% |
Volatility
VGENX vs. GRHIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) is 3.79%, while Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund (GRHIX) has a volatility of 8.04%. This indicates that VGENX 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
| VGENX | GRHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.79% | 8.04% | -4.25% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.57% | 20.99% | -12.42% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.79% | 29.26% | -14.47% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.64% | 29.52% | -10.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.26% | 29.67% | -6.41% |