What Volumetric Fund does

Volumetric Fund, Inc. is a US-registered no-load mutual fund (ticker VOLMX) that invests primarily in large and mid-cap US equities using a proprietary Volume and Range trading system. Founded in 1978 by Gabriel Gibs as an investment club with 17 co-workers, friends, and relatives, the fund went public in September 1987 and has been nationally listed under SEC Investment Company Act File #811-04643 since then. The fund's core methodology dynamically shifts portfolio allocation between stocks (70-95%) and money market instruments (5-30%) based on proprietary volume-based market inflow and outflow indicators derived from Gibs' MBA thesis. Headquartered in Pearl River, New York, the fund is family-controlled, with founder's son Jeffrey Gibs serving as CEO, President, and Senior Portfolio Manager since 2022, supported by a small internal team.

The fund serves individual investors, joint account holders, and retirement account users (Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP, SIMPLE, Individual 401(k), Coverdell ESA). It distributes directly through its website (volumetric.com) and via Interactive Brokers, with daily NAV reported in major financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Marketwatch. Pricing is structured around a 1.89% gross expense ratio, a $500 minimum opening balance, no commissions or redemption fees, and a 2% short-term trading fee for shares held under 7 days to deter market timing. The fund outsources back-office operations — including transfer agency, fund accounting, distribution, custody, and audit — to a stable set of third-party providers (Ultimus Fund Solutions, Ultimus Fund Distributors, US Bank, First National Bank of Omaha, Cohen & Company, Thompson Hine LLP).

Revenue is generated entirely through the recurring gross expense ratio applied to assets under management. As a publicly registered investment company, the fund has diverse retail shareholders but no disclosed institutional accounts; family governance under the Gibs family remains central to strategic direction. The fund's value proposition centers on conservative equity exposure, downside protection via dynamic cash allocation, personal shareholder service, and over 46 years of continuous operation.

Name

Volumetric Fund

Legal name

Volumetric Fund, Inc.

Website

https://volumetric.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equity Mutual Fund

NAICS

Open-End Investment Funds (525910)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Asset Mutual Funds & UCITS (Balanced/Allocation Funds) (FSAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Money Market Funds (FSAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Equity mutual fund
• US large-cap investing
• No-load fund
• Retirement accounts
• Financial planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearl River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Management Fees: The fund generates revenue through a gross expense ratio of 1.89%, which covers management fees, operational costs, and other fund expenses. This is a recurring charge applied to fund assets under management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Volumetric Fund is a no-load equity mutual fund (ticker VOLMX) that invests in a diversified portfolio of large and mid-cap US equities. The fund uses a proprietary Volume and Range system to identify market inflows and outflows, dynamically allocating between stocks (70-95%) and money market investments (5-30%). It is offered through individual/joint accounts and a suite of retirement account variants including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP, SIMPLE, Individual 401(k), and Coverdell ESA.

Product overview

Volumetric Fund is a single no-load mutual fund (ticker VOLMX) focused on conservative equity investing in large and mid-cap US companies. The fund uses a proprietary Volume and Range trading system. It is offered alongside a suite of retirement account variants including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and Individual 401(K), plus a Coverdell ESA. The fund also provides online financial calculators for retirement planning. The core fund and all retirement account products share the same underlying investment strategy and are distributed through the same platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volumetric Fund (VOLMX) A no-load, conservative equity mutual fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of large and mid-cap US equities. Uses a proprietary Volume and Range system to identify market inflows and outflows and dynamically allocate between stocks (70-95%) and money market investments (5-30%) based on market conditions. Designed for individual and joint account holders seeking capital growth with downside protection and personal service.
• Traditional IRA An Individual Retirement Account allowing working individuals to contribute earnings toward retirement with tax-deferred growth. Contributions may be deductible based on income and workplace retirement plan coverage. Held within Volumetric Fund, with no service fees.
• Roth IRA Individual Retirement Account accepting non-deductible contributions with tax-free growth and qualified distributions. No required minimum distributions during the account holder's lifetime. Held within Volumetric Fund.
• SEP IRA Simplified Employee Pension IRA permitting employers to make tax-deductible contributions on behalf of themselves and employees without complicated administration. Held within Volumetric Fund with no set-up or annual fees.
• SIMPLE IRA Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees IRA that permits employers with 100 or fewer employees to offer salary deferral plans with lower administrative requirements than 401(k) plans. Held within Volumetric Fund.
• Individual 401(k) Self-employed retirement account allowing high contribution limits for self-employed individuals with no employees. Held within Volumetric Fund.
• Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Education savings account allowing tax-free growth for qualified education expenses for beneficiaries under age 18. Held within Volumetric Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year to Date return of +9.81% as of July 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ultimus Fund SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransfer agent and fund accountant providing back-office operational support including shareholder record-keeping, transaction processing, and fund accounting services
• Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMutual fund distributor and FINRA member responsible for distributing fund shares and maintaining regulatory compliance for distribution activities
• US BankcoreOthersCustodian for fund assets providing secure storage and administration of investment holdings
• First National Bank of OmahacoreOthersCustodian of retirement accounts, holding and administering IRA, SEP, and SIMPLE retirement account assets
• Cohen & CompanycoreOthersIndependent registered public accounting firm providing annual audit and financial reporting services
• Thompson Hine LLPcoreOthersLegal counsel providing legal advice and ensuring regulatory compliance
• LexisNexis Risk SolutionsminorOthersProvides Blue Sky services for securities law compliance across different states
• Investment Company Institute (ICI)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing advocacy and standards for the mutual fund industry
• Rockland Business AssociationminorOthersLocal business association membership supporting the Rockland County business community
• Interactive BrokersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline brokerage platform offering fund shares for purchase to their investor clients

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Longleaf Partners Fund (Southeastern Asset Management): Concentrated, long-term-oriented US equity mutual fund emphasizing downside protection and patient ownership — philosophically aligned with Volumetric's conservative, market-condition-aware equity approach.
• Oakmark Funds (Harris Associates): Value-oriented US equity mutual fund family emphasizing long-term concentrated holdings and shareholder alignment. Comparable as a long-duration active US equity shop, though larger and multi-fund.
• Gabelli Funds (GAMCO Investors): Mario Gabelli-controlled, founder-led mutual fund complex running multiple value/equity strategies with strong personal branding. Comparable as founder-controlled, value-tilted active equity manager with similar generational identity.
• Tweedy, Browne Fund: Boutique, long-tenured (founded 1920) value-style mutual fund firm serving conservative retail investors. Comparable as a small, deep-rooted, conservative equity mutual fund family with strong shareholder loyalty.
• Sequoia Fund: Long-running, conservatively managed, family-controlled equity mutual fund (founded 1970) that pursues a focused US large-cap strategy and treats shareholders personally. Closely mirrors Volumetric's single-fund, family-controlled, conservative US-equity DNA.
• Fairholme Fund: Boutique, manager-led mutual fund emphasizing concentrated US equity positions and personal shareholder communication. Closely mirrors Volumetric's boutique, founder-centric, conservative US-equity structure.

Emerging players

• Selected Funds (Selected American Shares): Multi-vehicle long-term-focused US equity mutual fund family with shareholder-friendly policies. Comparable as a long-duration active equity manager serving individual investors.

Regional players

• Cohen & Steers Funds: Public, founder-influenced asset manager specializing in real assets and specialty equity strategies. Comparable as a longer-tenured, founder-influenced US mutual fund manager with multidecade track record.

Broad incumbents

• Vanguard Equity Mutual Funds: The dominant low-cost US equity mutual fund and ETF provider; competing head-to-head for the same individual-investor wallet but at dramatically lower fees — represents the structural pricing pressure on Volumetric's category.
• Dodge & Cox Funds: Established (1930) employee-owned mutual fund firm running multiple conservative US-equity and fixed-income funds with low fees. Comparable as a long-standing conservative equity fund shop, though much larger and multi-product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Volumetric15
• Facebookfacebook.com/VolumetricAdvisers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volumetric-fund

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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