- ISIN
- US91915R7641
- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Nov 1, 2000
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
VCBCX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund (VCBCX) is up 2.6% since the beginning of the year. VCBCX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VCBCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,409.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund (VCBCX) has returned 2.55% so far this year and 20.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, VCBCX has posted an annualized return of 14.24%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.32%
- 1M
- -1.69%
- YTD
- 2.55%
- 6M
- 1.99%
- 1Y
- 20.83%
- 3Y*
- 18.37%
- 5Y*
- 7.10%
- 10Y*
- 14.24%
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%
VCBCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2000, VCBCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VCBCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 7, 2025 at -14.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.67% | -3.59% | -4.98% | 11.76% | 5.69% | -3.62% | 2.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.65% | -3.79% | -15.99% | 1.28% | 8.89% | 5.96% | 4.01% | 1.30% | 5.39% | 2.81% | -1.41% | -0.32% | 7.70% |
| 2024 | 2.75% | 7.04% | 2.77% | -4.17% | 6.77% | 5.94% | -1.26% | 1.61% | 2.46% | -0.32% | 6.33% | 0.91% | 34.71% |
| 2023 | 9.57% | -1.88% | 7.98% | 2.31% | 3.05% | 7.20% | 3.29% | -0.70% | -5.26% | -1.49% | 10.04% | 4.50% | 44.42% |
| 2022 | -11.05% | -4.80% | 4.13% | -15.38% | -3.52% | -8.69% | 12.65% | -5.50% | -10.38% | 2.58% | 4.15% | -7.84% | -38.26% |
| 2021 | -1.45% | 1.90% | -0.12% | 7.52% | -1.68% | 5.96% | 2.48% | 3.70% | -5.68% | 5.50% | -1.70% | -0.36% | 16.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.16%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 02, 2000.
- This fund captured 110.10% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.09% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.87, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.16%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 110.10%
- Downside Capture
- 108.09%
Expense Ratio
VCBCX has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VCBCX ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund (VCBCX) 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.
| VCBCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.90 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 2.78 | -1.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.31 | 12.44 | -8.13 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund provided a 14.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.73 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $2.78 | $3.63 | $2.48 | $2.26 | $2.52 | $0.01 | $1.68 |
Dividend yield | 14.27% | 0.00% | 10.23% | 16.65% | 25.75% | 8.99% | 8.63% | 11.48% | 0.07% | 8.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth 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 | $2.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.73 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.78 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.48 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth 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 VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund was 55.01%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 810 trading sessions.
The current VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund drawdown is 4.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.01%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 3moOct 2007 - Feb 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -47.02%Oct 2002 | 1y 11mo | 4y 3mo | 6y 2moNov 2000 - Jan 2007 |
Bear market2022 | -43.31%Nov 2022 | 11mo 27d | 1y 6mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.33%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.70%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 5mo 6d | 8mo 28dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VCBCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.01% | -56.78% | +1.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.94% | -9.10% | -6.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.70% | -18.90% | -10.80% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.31% | -25.43% | -17.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.31% | -33.92% | -9.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.30% | -1.80% | -2.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.46% | -10.71% | -2.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.72% | 2.03% | +2.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with VCBCX
Add VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with VCBCX