- ISIN
- US39137G3891
- 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
MXBSX Performance Chart
Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund (MXBSX) is up 10.9% since the beginning of the year. MXBSX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXBSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,510.
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Returns By Period
Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund (MXBSX) has returned 10.86% so far this year and 24.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MXBSX has returned 10.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund
- 1D
- 0.94%
- 1M
- 1.82%
- YTD
- 10.86%
- 6M
- 10.48%
- 1Y
- 24.12%
- 3Y*
- 15.71%
- 5Y*
- 8.59%
- 10Y*
- 10.43%
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%
MXBSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2016, MXBSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MXBSX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.01% | 2.08% | -6.18% | 8.04% | 3.35% | 0.65% | 10.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.28% | -0.43% | -2.84% | -0.18% | 4.88% | 3.73% | 0.49% | 2.76% | 2.48% | 1.19% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 17.70% |
| 2024 | 0.09% | 2.47% | 3.57% | -3.62% | 3.31% | 1.21% | 2.05% | 2.43% | 2.25% | -1.42% | 2.45% | -3.83% | 11.16% |
| 2023 | 7.54% | -2.94% | 1.27% | 0.77% | -1.82% | 5.38% | 3.45% | -2.97% | -4.31% | -3.38% | 8.13% | 6.50% | 17.79% |
| 2022 | -6.52% | 0.08% | 1.72% | -6.21% | -1.12% | -8.39% | 6.97% | -3.48% | -9.09% | 2.71% | 8.66% | -1.54% | -16.61% |
| 2021 | 2.18% | 2.13% | 1.62% | 3.95% | 1.32% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 1.57% | -3.01% | 3.23% | -2.62% | 4.11% | 16.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.54%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 86.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 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
- 1.54%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 77.73%
- Downside Capture
- 86.28%
Expense Ratio
MXBSX has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXBSX 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 2050 Fund (MXBSX) 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.
| MXBSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.71 | 2.78 | -0.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.14 | 12.44 | -1.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund provided a 4.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.83 | $0.61 | $1.05 | $1.45 | $0.81 | $1.10 | $0.83 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 4.75% | 5.27% | 7.38% | 5.63% | 10.66% | 11.14% | 6.57% | 9.46% | 8.18% | 3.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Great-West Lifetime 2050 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 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.83 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $1.45 |
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 2050 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 2050 Fund was 31.88%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 115 trading sessions.
The current Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund drawdown is 0.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.88%Mar 2020 | 1mo 6d | 5mo 16d | 6mo 22dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.68%Oct 2022 | 9mo 15d | 1y 9mo | 2y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.12%Dec 2018 | 10mo 25d | 7mo 5d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.76%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 29dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.80%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXBSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.88% | -56.78% | +24.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.80% | -9.10% | +0.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.76% | -18.90% | +4.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.68% | -25.43% | -4.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.88% | -33.92% | +2.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.21% | -1.80% | +1.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.92% | -10.71% | +4.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.13% | 2.03% | +0.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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