- ISIN
- US39137G5383
- 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
MXAYX Performance Chart
Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund (MXAYX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. MXAYX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXAYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,327.
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Returns By Period
Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund (MXAYX) has returned 7.03% so far this year and 15.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MXAYX has returned 8.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.25%
- YTD
- 7.03%
- 6M
- 6.56%
- 1Y
- 15.76%
- 3Y*
- 11.91%
- 5Y*
- 5.82%
- 10Y*
- 8.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
MXAYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2016, MXAYX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MXAYX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 2021 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.02% | 1.64% | -4.58% | 5.51% | 2.19% | 0.33% | 7.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.28% | 0.28% | -2.04% | -0.00% | 3.12% | 2.85% | 0.36% | 2.14% | 1.87% | 0.87% | 0.52% | 0.42% | 13.30% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 1.26% | 2.69% | -2.99% | 2.51% | 1.22% | 1.77% | 2.19% | 1.80% | -1.35% | 1.91% | -2.87% | 8.22% |
| 2023 | 5.74% | -2.47% | 1.42% | 0.70% | -1.49% | 3.58% | 2.36% | -2.01% | -3.40% | -2.48% | 6.57% | 5.07% | 13.71% |
| 2022 | -4.98% | -0.34% | 0.95% | -4.78% | -0.81% | -6.56% | 5.56% | -2.86% | -7.30% | 1.19% | 6.64% | -0.97% | -14.31% |
| 2021 | 1.34% | 1.07% | 1.14% | 3.15% | 0.94% | 0.75% | 0.93% | 1.15% | -2.27% | 2.23% | -1.64% | 2.89% | 12.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.60%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 67.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- 1.60%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 56.77%
- Downside Capture
- 67.22%
Expense Ratio
MXAYX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXAYX ranks 52 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 2030 Fund (MXAYX) 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.
| MXAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.32 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.63 | 2.46 | +0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.06 | 10.92 | +0.15 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund provided a 4.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.93 | $1.15 | $0.69 | $0.93 | $0.74 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 4.29% | 4.60% | 5.85% | 5.73% | 9.66% | 9.40% | 5.78% | 8.28% | 7.37% | 3.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Great-West Lifetime 2030 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 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $1.15 |
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 2030 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 2030 Fund was 24.86%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 466 trading sessions.
The current Great-West Lifetime 2030 Fund drawdown is 0.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.86%Oct 2022 | 9mo 17d | 1y 10mo | 2y 7moDec 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -24.70%Mar 2020 | 29d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 19dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.57%Dec 2018 | 10mo 25d | 4mo 3d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -9.57%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.27%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.86% | -56.78% | +31.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.27% | -9.10% | +2.83% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.57% | -18.90% | +9.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.86% | -25.43% | +0.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.86% | -33.92% | +9.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.33% | -3.21% | +2.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.77% | -10.71% | +5.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.48% | 2.04% | -0.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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