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Empower Funds 401K
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Return for Risk
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Asset Allocation


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Empower Funds 401K, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Empower Funds 401K returned 5.69% Year-To-Date and 15.72% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Empower Funds 401K
-4.19%-3.27%5.69%8.11%33.70%27.77%14.35%15.72%
ALARX
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund
-4.87%0.71%10.07%8.16%34.66%35.51%16.91%19.04%
MDDVX
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares
-1.84%0.86%8.25%10.41%22.37%15.30%8.60%11.05%
MXVIX
Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund
-2.62%-0.10%8.23%8.25%25.23%20.90%12.84%14.29%
OPGSX
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund
-7.81%-15.43%-6.44%1.68%44.43%33.47%13.67%13.85%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2003, Empower Funds 401K's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, Empower Funds 401K closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.81%1.11%-9.51%8.10%4.82%-4.55%5.69%
20255.67%-1.90%0.17%1.22%8.26%4.73%1.61%6.79%8.54%0.50%2.52%1.94%47.43%
20240.05%2.65%6.54%-1.69%5.57%1.03%2.46%2.57%3.38%0.81%3.21%-4.75%23.52%
20238.52%-5.03%4.91%2.18%-1.41%4.94%3.47%-3.00%-5.84%-1.42%9.93%3.81%21.52%
2022-5.89%2.03%3.93%-9.67%-2.10%-10.99%6.87%-4.78%-7.71%5.26%9.38%-4.43%-18.82%
2021-2.01%0.76%3.83%6.38%4.11%-2.39%1.44%0.15%-5.64%7.92%-1.12%2.89%16.64%

Benchmark Metrics

Empower Funds 401K has an annualized alpha of 3.42%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2003.

  • This portfolio captured 104.15% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.34% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.42% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.78, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
3.42%
Beta
0.91
0.78
Upside Capture
104.15%
Downside Capture
92.34%

Expense Ratio

Empower Funds 401K has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Empower Funds 401K ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Empower Funds 401K Risk / Return Rank: 4646
Overall Rank
Empower Funds 401K Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Empower Funds 401K Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
Empower Funds 401K Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
Empower Funds 401K Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
Empower Funds 401K Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Empower Funds 401K and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.93

1.94

-0.01

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.51

2.63

-0.12

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.35

+0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.44

2.59

-0.14

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

9.98

11.84

-1.87


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ALARX
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund
321.662.191.281.946.41
MDDVX
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares
602.102.941.382.6211.02
MXVIX
Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund
632.192.951.402.9613.54
OPGSX
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund
171.051.511.211.554.00

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Empower Funds 401K Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.93
  • 5-Year: 0.80
  • 10-Year: 0.88
  • All Time: 0.61

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Empower Funds 401K compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Empower Funds 401K provided a 4.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.12%4.46%5.81%5.25%4.72%9.96%8.15%7.17%9.18%6.45%3.75%6.46%
ALARX
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund
6.35%6.99%13.06%8.09%3.90%19.40%16.62%10.34%12.39%6.75%0.00%7.71%
MDDVX
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares
9.32%10.06%8.38%6.89%13.29%11.93%6.15%12.95%13.77%14.20%7.79%18.15%
MXVIX
Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund
0.35%0.38%0.95%5.22%1.25%4.97%8.27%5.11%10.56%2.06%0.00%0.00%
OPGSX
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund
0.46%0.43%0.86%0.81%0.45%3.56%1.55%0.29%0.00%2.78%7.21%0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Empower Funds 401K. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Empower Funds 401K was 55.09%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 512 trading sessions.

The current Empower Funds 401K drawdown is 0.63%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-55.09%Nov 2008
1y 20d2y 13d
3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010
COVID crash2020
-32.61%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-29.15%Oct 2022
11mo 2d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024
2011 correction2011
-19.86%Oct 2011
5mo 4d11mo 17d
1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012
2016 correction2016
-19.25%Jan 2016
1y 4mo2mo 24d
1y 7moSep 2014 - Apr 2016

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.26

1.29

1.28

1.28

1.22

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Empower Funds 401K correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Empower Funds 401K has a 0.77 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.77

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.82

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.85

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.84

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 10, 2003

0.83


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MXVIX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while OPGSX has the lowest at 0.33.

OPGSX
0.33
MDDVX
0.89
ALARX
0.91
MXVIX
0.97

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Empower Funds 401K. MXVIX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.82, while OPGSX has the lowest at 0.74.

OPGSX
0.74
MDDVX
0.80
ALARX
0.81
MXVIX
0.82

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

OPGSXMDDVXALARXMXVIX
OPGSX1.000.370.340.33
MDDVX0.371.000.740.87
ALARX0.340.741.000.88
MXVIX0.330.870.881.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2003
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