- ISIN
- US91915R5827
- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Dec 18, 2012
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VDAFX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund (VDAFX) is up 5.9% since the beginning of the year. VDAFX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VDAFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,286.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund (VDAFX) has returned 5.89% so far this year and 15.53% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VDAFX has returned 7.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 0.79%
- 1M
- 0.79%
- YTD
- 5.89%
- 6M
- 5.52%
- 1Y
- 15.53%
- 3Y*
- 10.84%
- 5Y*
- 5.16%
- 10Y*
- 7.18%
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%
VDAFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 24, 2012, VDAFX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2016 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VDAFX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2021 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 2021 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.97% | 0.09% | -3.91% | 5.90% | 3.42% | -0.43% | 5.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.18% | -0.09% | -6.31% | 0.00% | 2.87% | 3.28% | 0.56% | 1.95% | 2.09% | 1.52% | 0.18% | -0.26% | 7.87% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | 2.99% | 2.75% | -4.22% | 3.77% | 1.82% | 2.28% | 2.13% | 1.61% | -1.96% | 3.81% | -3.12% | 12.77% |
| 2023 | 4.91% | -2.59% | 1.89% | 0.76% | -1.30% | 3.84% | 2.01% | -1.87% | -4.22% | -2.54% | 7.47% | 4.84% | 13.23% |
| 2022 | -4.10% | -1.90% | -0.13% | -5.51% | 0.20% | -4.54% | 4.55% | -3.36% | -6.24% | 2.51% | 4.68% | -2.74% | -16.05% |
| 2021 | -0.52% | 1.13% | 0.94% | 3.47% | 0.48% | 1.11% | 1.49% | 1.31% | -3.13% | 2.92% | -1.15% | 1.94% | 10.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.70%, beta of 0.50, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 24, 2012.
- This fund participated in 80.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- -0.70%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 57.85%
- Downside Capture
- 80.99%
Expense Ratio
VDAFX has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VDAFX ranks 53 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 VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund (VDAFX) 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.
| VDAFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.74 | 2.78 | -0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.45 | 12.44 | -0.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund provided a 4.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.80 | $1.60 | $1.47 | $0.74 | $0.88 | $0.16 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 4.98% | 0.00% | 5.99% | 7.99% | 16.76% | 11.16% | 5.50% | 6.88% | 1.43% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation 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 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 |
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 Dynamic Allocation 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 Dynamic Allocation Fund was 22.10%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 419 trading sessions.
The current VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.10%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moMar 2021 - Jun 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.45%Feb 2016 | 1y 2mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 7moNov 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.42%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 11mo 27d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.56%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.22%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 4mo 7d | 8mo 7dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VDAFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.10% | -56.78% | +34.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.70% | -9.10% | +3.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.22% | -18.90% | +5.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.52% | -25.43% | +4.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.10% | -33.92% | +11.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.78% | -1.80% | +1.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.92% | -10.71% | +4.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.36% | 2.03% | -0.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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