Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 25% |
MXVIX Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25% |
MDDVX BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares | Dividend | 25% |
ALARX Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.81% | 1.11% | -9.51% | 8.10% | 4.82% | -4.55% | 5.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.67% | -1.90% | 0.17% | 1.22% | 8.26% | 4.73% | 1.61% | 6.79% | 8.54% | 0.50% | 2.52% | 1.94% | 47.43% |
| 2024 | 0.05% | 2.65% | 6.54% | -1.69% | 5.57% | 1.03% | 2.46% | 2.57% | 3.38% | 0.81% | 3.21% | -4.75% | 23.52% |
| 2023 | 8.52% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Empower Funds 401K and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALARX Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | 32 | 1.66 | 2.19 | 1.28 | 1.94 | 6.41 |
MDDVX BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares | 60 | 2.10 | 2.94 | 1.38 | 2.62 | 11.02 |
MXVIX Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund | 63 | 2.19 | 2.95 | 1.40 | 2.96 | 13.54 |
OPGSX Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | 17 | 1.05 | 1.51 | 1.21 | 1.55 | 4.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Empower Funds 401K provided a 4.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.12% | 4.46% | 5.81% | 5.25% | 4.72% | 9.96% | 8.15% | 7.17% | 9.18% | 6.45% | 3.75% | 6.46% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 20d | 2y 13d | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.61%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.15%Oct 2022 | 11mo 2d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.86%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 17d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.25%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 2mo 24d | 1y 7moSep 2014 - Apr 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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