- ISIN
- US91915R6080
- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Oct 2, 1989
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
VCIEX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. VCIEX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VCIEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,456.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) has returned 10.37% so far this year and 24.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VCIEX has returned 8.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.68%
- 1M
- 1.75%
- YTD
- 10.37%
- 6M
- 10.70%
- 1Y
- 24.45%
- 3Y*
- 13.80%
- 5Y*
- 7.80%
- 10Y*
- 8.56%
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%
VCIEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 1995, VCIEX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, VCIEX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 22, 2008 at -22.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.06% | 5.00% | -8.77% | 6.20% | 2.47% | 0.77% | 10.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.95% | 2.95% | -4.93% | 3.86% | 4.76% | 2.44% | -1.95% | 4.08% | 2.12% | 1.14% | 0.72% | 2.65% | 24.75% |
| 2024 | -0.37% | 2.75% | 3.14% | -3.14% | 5.24% | -2.25% | 2.91% | 3.42% | 0.46% | -5.45% | -0.12% | -2.88% | 3.15% |
| 2023 | 8.26% | -2.89% | 2.87% | 2.70% | -3.95% | 4.38% | 2.62% | -3.71% | -3.59% | -3.31% | 8.26% | 5.53% | 17.20% |
| 2022 | -4.02% | -2.71% | -0.11% | -6.54% | 1.82% | -8.93% | 5.13% | -5.88% | -9.45% | 5.72% | 13.69% | -1.68% | -14.40% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | 2.09% | 2.37% | 3.18% | 3.82% | -1.54% | 0.84% | 1.43% | -3.30% | 2.92% | -4.50% | 4.83% | 11.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -4.34%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 1995.
- This fund participated in 99.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -4.34%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 66.23%
- Downside Capture
- 99.56%
Expense Ratio
VCIEX has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VCIEX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% 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 International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) 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.
| VCIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 2.78 | -0.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.48 | 12.44 | -4.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund provided a 6.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.22 | $0.14 | $0.32 | $0.24 | $0.15 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 6.27% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 2.37% | 3.14% | 1.60% | 4.08% | 3.16% | 2.27% | 2.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I International Equities Index 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 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
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 VALIC Company I International Equities Index 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 International Equities Index Fund was 75.07%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 4267 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -75.07%Mar 2009 | 9y 2mo | 16y 11mo | 26y 1moJan 2000 - Feb 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.00%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 1y 24d | 1y 3moJul 1998 - Oct 1999 |
1998 correction1998 | -19.16%Jan 1998 | 5mo 28d | 3mo 2d | 9moJul 1997 - Apr 1998 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.45%Mar 2026 | 18d | 3mo | 3mo 18dMar 2026 - Jun 2026 |
1997 correction1997 | -10.63%Apr 1997 | 4mo 20d | 29d | 5mo 19dNov 1996 - May 1997 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VCIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.07% | -56.78% | -18.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.45% | -9.10% | -2.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.31% | -18.90% | +0.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.28% | -25.43% | -3.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.20% | -33.92% | -0.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.42% | -10.71% | -26.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.15% | 2.03% | +1.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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