- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2006
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
VIOPX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund (VIOPX) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. VIOPX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VIOPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,142.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund (VIOPX) has returned 5.74% so far this year and 15.94% over the past 12 months.
VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -0.33%
- YTD
- 5.74%
- 6M
- 5.86%
- 1Y
- 15.94%
- 3Y*
- 11.03%
- 5Y*
- 2.69%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
VIOPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, VIOPX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VIOPX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.65% | 3.69% | -9.12% | 6.87% | 1.99% | -1.63% | 5.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.97% | -0.27% | -2.89% | 4.77% | 6.60% | 5.01% | -2.00% | 3.07% | 2.16% | -0.34% | 1.20% | 1.08% | 24.22% |
| 2024 | -3.10% | 2.78% | 3.06% | -5.16% | 4.40% | -3.34% | 6.29% | 2.21% | 1.91% | -5.75% | -1.06% | -3.75% | -2.38% |
| 2023 | 7.28% | -3.52% | 0.64% | 0.29% | -3.75% | 4.12% | 3.23% | -2.34% | -4.29% | -6.00% | 10.91% | 8.31% | 14.07% |
| 2022 | -9.15% | -2.79% | 0.31% | -7.23% | -0.12% | -10.67% | 6.29% | -4.60% | -10.34% | 4.69% | 10.43% | -1.33% | -23.96% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | 0.09% | 3.13% | -3.41% | 1.92% | -3.89% | 3.65% | 0.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -5.68%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- This fund participated in 104.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -5.68% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- -5.68%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 65.17%
- Downside Capture
- 104.45%
Expense Ratio
VIOPX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIOPX ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund (VIOPX) 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.
| VIOPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.37 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 2.78 | -1.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.60 | 12.44 | -7.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund provided a 4.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $1.90 | $3.07 |
Dividend yield | 4.13% | 0.00% | 0.98% | 12.80% | 20.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I International Opportunities 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 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.90 |
| 2022 | $3.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.07 |
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 Opportunities 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 Opportunities Fund was 36.14%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 744 trading sessions.
The current VALIC Company I International Opportunities Fund drawdown is 2.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -36.14%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 26dSep 2021 - Oct 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.59%Mar 2026 | 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.47%Nov 2025 | 23d | 14d | 1mo 7dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -4.25%Jul 2021 | 1mo 3d | 25d | 1mo 28dJun 2021 - Aug 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.93%Feb 2026 | 8d | 5d | 13dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VIOPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.14% | -56.78% | +20.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.59% | -9.10% | -2.49% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.83% | -18.90% | -0.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.14% | -25.43% | -10.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.55% | -1.80% | -0.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.85% | -10.71% | -4.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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