WESWX vs. HDCTX
Compare and contrast key facts about TETON Westwood Equity Fund (WESWX) and Rational Equity Armor Fund (HDCTX).
WESWX is managed by Teton Westwood. It was launched on Jan 2, 1987. HDCTX is managed by Rational Funds. It was launched on Feb 28, 2001.
Performance
WESWX vs. HDCTX - Performance Comparison
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WESWX vs. HDCTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WESWX TETON Westwood Equity Fund | -2.09% | 5.14% | 9.72% | 7.48% | -7.14% | 22.02% | 2.33% | 26.97% | -6.41% | 20.40% |
HDCTX Rational Equity Armor Fund | -2.29% | 12.64% | 16.85% | 2.95% | -10.68% | 14.52% | 15.85% | 11.32% | -11.94% | -1.99% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, WESWX achieves a -2.09% return, which is significantly higher than HDCTX's -2.29% return. Over the past 10 years, WESWX has outperformed HDCTX with an annualized return of 8.09%, while HDCTX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.36% annualized return.
WESWX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -6.91%
- YTD
- -2.09%
- 6M
- -1.79%
- 1Y
- 3.04%
- 3Y*
- 7.05%
- 5Y*
- 5.12%
- 10Y*
- 8.09%
HDCTX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -4.07%
- YTD
- -2.29%
- 6M
- -2.29%
- 1Y
- 12.17%
- 3Y*
- 10.69%
- 5Y*
- 5.11%
- 10Y*
- 4.36%
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WESWX vs. HDCTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
WESWX has a 1.64% expense ratio, which is higher than HDCTX's 1.17% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
WESWX vs. HDCTX — Risk / Return Rank
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WESWX vs. HDCTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TETON Westwood Equity Fund (WESWX) and Rational Equity Armor Fund (HDCTX). 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.
| WESWX | HDCTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.28 | 1.14 | -0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.50 | 1.66 | -1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.22 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.26 | 1.63 | -1.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.07 | 4.43 | -3.36 |
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
| WESWX | HDCTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.28 | 1.14 | -0.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.37 | 0.49 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.38 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.41 | 0.36 | +0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between WESWX and HDCTX is 0.82, 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
WESWX vs. HDCTX - Dividend Comparison
WESWX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 15.10%, more than HDCTX's 0.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WESWX TETON Westwood Equity Fund | 15.10% | 14.79% | 8.77% | 5.06% | 7.60% | 17.92% | 4.55% | 9.75% | 18.19% | 11.70% | 7.11% | 8.36% |
HDCTX Rational Equity Armor Fund | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.78% | 1.21% | 1.10% | 5.37% | 7.86% | 5.60% | 3.28% | 15.32% |
Drawdowns
WESWX vs. HDCTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum WESWX drawdown since its inception was -52.38%, smaller than the maximum HDCTX drawdown of -59.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WESWX and HDCTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| WESWX | HDCTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.38% | -59.05% | +6.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.60% | -6.95% | -2.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.50% | -18.22% | +0.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.42% | -19.43% | -16.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.91% | -6.95% | +0.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.60% | -6.45% | -3.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.32% | 2.56% | -0.24% |
Volatility
WESWX vs. HDCTX - Volatility Comparison
TETON Westwood Equity Fund (WESWX) has a higher volatility of 3.61% compared to Rational Equity Armor Fund (HDCTX) at 1.82%. This indicates that WESWX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HDCTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| WESWX | HDCTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.61% | 1.82% | +1.79% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.43% | 6.23% | +1.20% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.90% | 11.05% | +2.85% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.09% | 10.49% | +3.60% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.33% | 11.44% | +4.89% |