- ISIN
- US39137G6290
- Issuer
- Great-West
- Inception Date
- Apr 27, 2016
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MXAKX Performance Chart
Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund (MXAKX) is up 5.4% since the beginning of the year. MXAKX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXAKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,272.
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Returns By Period
Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund (MXAKX) has returned 5.35% so far this year and 12.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MXAKX has returned 6.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund
- 1D
- 0.53%
- 1M
- 0.97%
- YTD
- 5.35%
- 6M
- 5.25%
- 1Y
- 12.88%
- 3Y*
- 9.64%
- 5Y*
- 4.93%
- 10Y*
- 6.59%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MXAKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2016, MXAKX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MXAKX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 2021 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.48% | 1.45% | -3.67% | 4.28% | 1.69% | 0.18% | 5.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.86% | 0.48% | -1.43% | 0.10% | 2.23% | 2.37% | 0.28% | 1.85% | 1.40% | 0.73% | 0.54% | 0.27% | 11.13% |
| 2024 | -0.00% | 0.90% | 2.19% | -2.53% | 2.10% | 1.17% | 1.55% | 2.10% | 1.54% | -1.21% | 1.60% | -2.41% | 7.06% |
| 2023 | 4.79% | -2.23% | 1.56% | 0.61% | -1.32% | 2.74% | 1.83% | -1.59% | -2.88% | -1.91% | 5.53% | 4.34% | 11.54% |
| 2022 | -4.18% | -0.44% | 0.71% | -3.99% | -0.65% | -5.59% | 4.88% | -2.47% | -6.55% | 0.65% | 5.51% | -0.58% | -12.68% |
| 2021 | 1.04% | 0.51% | 0.85% | 2.61% | 0.82% | 0.67% | 1.06% | 0.89% | -1.86% | 1.75% | -1.23% | 2.35% | 9.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.63%, beta of 0.36, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 54.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 44.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.36 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.63%
- Beta
- 0.36
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 44.54%
- Downside Capture
- 54.69%
Expense Ratio
MXAKX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXAKX ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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 present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund (MXAKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MXAKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.60 | 2.78 | -0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.76 | 12.44 | -1.68 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund provided a 4.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.44 | $0.51 | $0.84 | $0.98 | $0.57 | $0.77 | $0.62 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 4.51% | 4.75% | 4.34% | 5.07% | 8.97% | 8.35% | 4.90% | 7.05% | 6.16% | 2.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.51 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.84 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.98 |
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 Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund. 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 Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund was 21.92%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 466 trading sessions.
The current Great-West Lifetime 2020 Fund drawdown is 0.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.92%Oct 2022 | 9mo 17d | 1y 10mo | 2y 7moDec 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.77%Mar 2020 | 29d | 4mo 11d | 5mo 10dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.21%Dec 2018 | 10mo 25d | 3mo 11d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.14%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.93%Mar 2026 | 25d | 21d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXAKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.92% | -56.78% | +34.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.93% | -9.10% | +4.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.14% | -18.90% | +11.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.92% | -25.43% | +3.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.92% | -33.92% | +12.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.26% | -1.80% | +1.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.06% | -10.71% | +6.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.19% | 2.03% | -0.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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