AABTX vs. VTWNX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund (AABTX) and Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Fund (VTWNX).
AABTX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Jan 31, 2007. VTWNX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jun 7, 2006.
Performance
AABTX vs. VTWNX - Performance Comparison
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AABTX vs. VTWNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AABTX American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | -1.17% | 13.11% | 8.07% | 9.23% | -10.56% | 9.95% | 9.63% | 14.47% | -2.98% | 10.84% |
VTWNX Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Fund | -1.57% | 12.17% | 7.57% | 12.71% | -14.17% | 8.15% | 12.05% | 17.64% | -4.23% | 11.83% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AABTX achieves a -1.17% return, which is significantly higher than VTWNX's -1.57% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with AABTX having a 6.21% annualized return and VTWNX not far ahead at 6.31%.
AABTX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -4.51%
- YTD
- -1.17%
- 6M
- 0.74%
- 1Y
- 9.11%
- 3Y*
- 8.70%
- 5Y*
- 4.87%
- 10Y*
- 6.21%
VTWNX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -4.29%
- YTD
- -1.57%
- 6M
- 0.06%
- 1Y
- 9.17%
- 3Y*
- 8.51%
- 5Y*
- 4.17%
- 10Y*
- 6.31%
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AABTX vs. VTWNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AABTX has a 0.33% expense ratio, which is higher than VTWNX's 0.08% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AABTX vs. VTWNX — Risk / Return Rank
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AABTX vs. VTWNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund (AABTX) and Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Fund (VTWNX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AABTX | VTWNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.47 | 1.48 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.02 | 2.11 | -0.09 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.30 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 1.98 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.75 | 8.25 | -0.50 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AABTX | VTWNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.47 | 1.48 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.71 | 0.57 | +0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 | 0.77 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.00 |
Correlation
The correlation between AABTX and VTWNX is 0.97, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AABTX vs. VTWNX - Dividend Comparison
AABTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.66%, less than VTWNX's 8.33% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AABTX American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | 7.66% | 7.57% | 5.27% | 3.52% | 3.72% | 4.95% | 4.07% | 4.05% | 4.28% | 2.71% | 3.02% | 5.56% |
VTWNX Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Fund | 8.33% | 8.20% | 9.35% | 6.20% | 4.99% | 19.57% | 6.28% | 3.54% | 4.94% | 0.73% | 2.74% | 4.15% |
Drawdowns
AABTX vs. VTWNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AABTX drawdown since its inception was -42.44%, roughly equal to the maximum VTWNX drawdown of -42.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AABTX and VTWNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AABTX | VTWNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.44% | -42.16% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.78% | -4.50% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.21% | -19.38% | +3.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.58% | -19.38% | +2.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.51% | -4.32% | -0.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.79% | -4.83% | +0.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.18% | 1.08% | +0.10% |
Volatility
AABTX vs. VTWNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund (AABTX) is 2.17%, while Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Fund (VTWNX) has a volatility of 2.40%. This indicates that AABTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VTWNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AABTX | VTWNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.17% | 2.40% | -0.23% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.75% | 3.81% | -0.06% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.39% | 6.31% | +0.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.91% | 7.37% | -0.46% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.25% | 8.26% | -1.01% |