- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2006
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
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Performance
VVSGX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) is up 16.7% since the beginning of the year. VVSGX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VVSGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,064.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) has returned 16.71% so far this year and 28.22% over the past 12 months.
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.33%
- 1M
- 6.49%
- YTD
- 16.71%
- 6M
- 13.25%
- 1Y
- 28.22%
- 3Y*
- 13.15%
- 5Y*
- 1.25%
- 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%
VVSGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, VVSGX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VVSGX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.90% | 2.24% | -6.11% | 9.44% | 5.51% | 4.35% | 16.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.40% | -6.60% | -7.99% | -1.14% | 7.08% | 5.47% | 0.18% | 4.76% | -0.40% | 2.25% | 1.52% | -1.61% | 8.99% |
| 2024 | -1.77% | 11.33% | 2.06% | -8.62% | 2.95% | 1.69% | 4.60% | -0.37% | -0.25% | -2.89% | 10.70% | -7.09% | 10.85% |
| 2023 | 10.96% | -2.21% | -3.66% | 0.15% | -0.30% | 8.44% | 4.13% | -5.03% | -8.08% | -9.32% | 9.69% | 11.58% | 14.20% |
| 2022 | -14.33% | -0.00% | 0.59% | -12.71% | -4.03% | -6.57% | 11.45% | 0.39% | -8.74% | 4.83% | 0.00% | -6.09% | -32.21% |
| 2021 | 2.82% | -2.53% | 0.73% | -3.73% | 5.21% | -7.29% | 1.69% | -3.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -12.83%, beta of 1.28, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- This fund participated in 130.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.46% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -12.83% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -12.83%
- Beta
- 1.28
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 83.46%
- Downside Capture
- 130.54%
Expense Ratio
VVSGX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VVSGX ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% 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 Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) 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.
| VVSGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 2.78 | -0.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.44 | 12.44 | -4.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 2.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 2.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.74% | 10.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Small Cap 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 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | ||||||
| 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 | $1.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 |
| 2022 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 |
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 Small Cap 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 Small Cap Growth Fund was 44.74%, occurring on Oct 27, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 2.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -44.74%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -9.11%Aug 2021 | 1mo 21d | 2mo 14d | 4mo 5dJun 2021 - Nov 2021 |
2021 pullback2021 | -1.08%Jun 2021 | 2d | 3d | 5dJun 2021 - Jun 2021 |
2021 pullback2021 | -0.33%Nov 2021 | 0s | 1d | 1dNov 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VVSGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.74% | -56.78% | +12.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.47% | -9.10% | -3.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.74% | -18.90% | -6.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.74% | -25.43% | -19.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.60% | -1.80% | -0.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.63% | -10.71% | -13.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.31% | 2.03% | +1.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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