THE GOLD Competition

QGLDX Fund  USD 23.67  -0.32  -1.33%   
The fund is listed under the Commodities Focused category and is part of the Advisors Preferred family. Gold Bullion competes with RISKPROREG; DYNAMIC, Ave Maria, HORIZON ACTIVE, HENNESSY JAPAN, and Fidelity Water and other related companies. The peer set adds context for comparison. Peer comparison for THE GOLD provides quick context before deeper valuation work.

THE GOLD vs PIN OAK Correlation Summary

Very poor diversification

For the present investment horizon, the measured correlation between QGLDX and POGSX stands at 0.83, or Very poor diversification. The cleaner interpretation is to review correlation beside volatility, expected return, and the role each holding plays in the portfolio.

Moving together with THE Mutual Fund

  0.85OTRFX Ontrack E FundPairCorr
  0.85OTRGX Ontrack E FundPairCorr

Moving against THE Mutual Fund

  0.44QSTFX Quantified StfPairCorr
  0.37SAPEX Spectrum AdvisorsPairCorr
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The concept of mean reversion suggests that THE GOLD's price will eventually return toward its long-run average. High prices may deter value investors, while unusually low prices often attract buyers who anticipate a recovery.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
21.2423.6726.10
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
19.1921.6224.05
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
21.4623.8826.31
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Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
23.0924.0925.09
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Competitive analysis for THE GOLD compares its financial performance, valuation multiples, and growth trajectory against sector peers. This peer-relative view often uncovers mispricing that single-company analysis would miss.

THE GOLD Competition Correlation Matrix

Correlation analysis between The Gold Bullion and its competitors helps investors understand whether diversification is real or only superficial inside the same peer group. This matrix is most informative when investors want to know whether adding another peer would improve diversification, increase crowding, or leave total risk largely unchanged.

High positive correlations

FMIEXHJSIX
FLOWXHJSIX
FMIEXFLOWX
AVEWXPFJDX
POGSXFMIEX
HADUXPFJDX
  

High negative correlations

FMIEXBUFMX
BUFMXHJSIX
POGSXBUFMX
BUFMXFLOWX
WHOSXBUFMX
BUFMXHADUX

Risk-Adjusted Indicators

There is a big difference between THE Mutual Fund performing well and THE GOLD Mutual Fund doing well as a business compared to the competition. There are so many exceptions to the norm that investors cannot definitively determine what's good or bad unless they analyze THE GOLD's multiple risk-adjusted performance indicators across the competitive landscape. These indicators are quantitative in nature and help investors forecast volatility and risk-adjusted expected returns across various positions.

THE GOLD Competitive Analysis

    
 Better Than Average     
    
 Worse Than Peers    View Performance Chart
QGLDX PFJDX AVEWX HADUX HJSIX FLOWX BUFMX NELCX WHOSX FMIEX
 1.33 
23.67
THE
 0.51 
11.69
RISKPROREG;
 0.61 
21.28
Ave
 0.37 
78.50
HORIZON
 0.35 
20.02
HENNESSY
 0.60 
19.83
Fidelity
 0.15 
13.35
BUFFALO
 1.00 
53.48
NUVEEN
 0.59 
10.05
WASATCH-HOISINGTON
 0.26 
11.73
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Peer Performance Charts

How to Analyze THE GOLD Against Peers

THE GOLD's peer analysis compares THE GOLD with related companies to put valuation, quality, and risk metrics in context. This helps determine whether recent performance is company-specific or broadly sector-driven. A practical workflow includes:
  • Set a relevant peer group: Include direct competitors and close alternatives with comparable business exposure.
  • Benchmark core financials: Compare profitability, growth, capital structure, and cash flow quality.
  • Check valuation dispersion: Review whether THE GOLD trades at a premium or discount versus peers and why.
  • Evaluate risk profile: Compare volatility, drawdowns, and correlation to avoid false diversification assumptions.
  • Document the thesis: Record where THE GOLD leads or lags and what catalysts could close or widen the gap.
Use this as an educational baseline, then validate conclusions with current filings, market conditions, and portfolio objectives.