- ISIN
- US91915R6650
- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Dec 4, 2005
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VGLSX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund (VGLSX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. VGLSX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VGLSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,419.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund (VGLSX) has returned 9.89% so far this year and 24.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VGLSX has returned 6.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- 1.37%
- YTD
- 9.89%
- 6M
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 24.71%
- 3Y*
- 15.32%
- 5Y*
- 7.25%
- 10Y*
- 6.53%
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%
VGLSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 7, 2005, VGLSX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2016 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, VGLSX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 12, 2016 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.57% | 1.15% | -5.21% | 6.88% | 3.80% | -0.24% | 9.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | 0.29% | -5.94% | 0.71% | 3.94% | 3.70% | 0.75% | 2.05% | 3.19% | 2.12% | 0.61% | 1.38% | 16.06% |
| 2024 | 0.66% | 3.40% | 3.08% | -3.19% | 3.72% | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.81% | 1.67% | -2.23% | 2.58% | -1.93% | 12.15% |
| 2023 | 4.98% | -2.76% | 2.64% | 0.73% | -1.57% | 3.81% | 1.89% | -1.51% | -2.83% | -2.31% | 7.45% | 4.62% | 15.50% |
| 2022 | -4.44% | -2.83% | 0.52% | -5.89% | 0.55% | -6.00% | 4.30% | -2.78% | -7.33% | 2.47% | 7.00% | -2.71% | -16.78% |
| 2021 | -0.80% | 0.30% | 2.40% | 2.47% | 1.60% | 0.49% | 0.98% | 1.36% | -4.03% | 2.50% | -0.98% | 2.17% | 8.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.83%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 07, 2005.
- This fund participated in 81.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.56 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
- -1.83%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 58.66%
- Downside Capture
- 81.17%
Expense Ratio
VGLSX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VGLSX ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund (VGLSX) 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.
| VGLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.37 | +0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.42 | 2.78 | +0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.60 | 12.44 | +2.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund provided a 2.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.29 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 2.95% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.08% | 0.00% | 4.06% | 12.91% | 10.88% | 0.00% | 2.64% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Global Strategy 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 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
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 Global Strategy 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 Global Strategy Fund was 44.78%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1191 trading sessions.
The current VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund drawdown is 0.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -44.78%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 8mo | 6y 28dNov 2007 - Nov 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -33.54%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 8y 26d | 9y 8moJul 2014 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.42%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 8dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2007 pullback2007 | -9.35%Aug 2007 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 16d | 2mo 17dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
2006 pullback2006 | -8.71%Jun 2006 | 1mo 3d | 3mo 23d | 4mo 26dMay 2006 - Oct 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VGLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.78% | -56.78% | +12.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.23% | -9.10% | +1.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.42% | -18.90% | +4.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.13% | -25.43% | +2.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.65% | -33.92% | +8.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.48% | -1.80% | +1.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.09% | -10.71% | -1.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.68% | 2.03% | -0.35% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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