AALTX vs. PLTZX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund (AALTX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX).
AALTX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Jan 31, 2007. PLTZX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2013.
Performance
AALTX vs. PLTZX - Performance Comparison
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AALTX vs. PLTZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AALTX American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | -3.14% | 20.06% | 15.09% | 20.34% | -19.14% | 16.96% | 19.07% | 24.59% | -5.87% | 22.18% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | -2.44% | 17.76% | 16.89% | 20.36% | -18.81% | 18.12% | 16.60% | 27.54% | -9.24% | 22.68% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AALTX achieves a -3.14% return, which is significantly lower than PLTZX's -2.44% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with AALTX having a 10.80% annualized return and PLTZX not far behind at 10.55%.
AALTX
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -6.25%
- YTD
- -3.14%
- 6M
- -0.66%
- 1Y
- 17.54%
- 3Y*
- 14.94%
- 5Y*
- 7.65%
- 10Y*
- 10.80%
PLTZX
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.21%
- YTD
- -2.44%
- 6M
- -0.50%
- 1Y
- 15.35%
- 3Y*
- 15.08%
- 5Y*
- 7.71%
- 10Y*
- 10.55%
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AALTX vs. PLTZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AALTX has a 0.33% expense ratio, which is higher than PLTZX's 0.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AALTX vs. PLTZX — Risk / Return Rank
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AALTX vs. PLTZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund (AALTX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX). 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.
| AALTX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.23 | 0.99 | +0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.82 | 1.52 | +0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.22 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.80 | 1.38 | +0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.77 | 6.66 | +1.10 |
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
| AALTX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.23 | 0.99 | +0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 | 0.50 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 0.66 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 0.65 | -0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between AALTX and PLTZX 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
AALTX vs. PLTZX - Dividend Comparison
AALTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.00%, less than PLTZX's 8.54% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AALTX American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | 6.00% | 5.81% | 3.33% | 2.36% | 7.07% | 4.32% | 3.13% | 4.17% | 4.77% | 2.36% | 3.53% | 4.85% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | 8.54% | 8.33% | 7.85% | 4.12% | 8.44% | 5.29% | 3.60% | 5.86% | 5.75% | 2.73% | 3.48% | 3.29% |
Drawdowns
AALTX vs. PLTZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AALTX drawdown since its inception was -50.02%, which is greater than PLTZX's maximum drawdown of -34.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AALTX and PLTZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AALTX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.02% | -34.01% | -16.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.98% | -11.51% | +1.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.68% | -26.79% | +0.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.30% | -34.01% | +4.71% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.09% | -6.04% | -1.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.23% | -4.67% | -2.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.32% | 2.38% | -0.06% |
Volatility
AALTX vs. PLTZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund (AALTX) is 5.39%, while Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX) has a volatility of 5.97%. This indicates that AALTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLTZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AALTX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.39% | 5.97% | -0.58% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.02% | 9.33% | -0.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.79% | 15.97% | -1.18% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.21% | 15.44% | -1.23% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.82% | 15.96% | -1.14% |