Tocqueville open-end and exchange-traded products are costlier than similarly distributed funds at other highly-rated asset managers, on average in the highest quintile of category peers. The higher expense profile contributes negatively to the firm's overall stewardship rating and creates a larger performance hurdle. The firm's risk-adjusted performance is poor. Across all open-end and exchange-traded products, the firm’s average overall Morningstar Rating is 2.0 stars. Tocqueville has faced above-average manager turnover in the past five years. This is a concern, as long-term stability tends to support positive results.
Tocqueville has a ways to go to become an industry-standard steward, resulting in a Below Average Parent Pillar rating.