AHIFX vs. FQTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds American High-Inc F2 (AHIFX) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX).
AHIFX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Aug 4, 2008. FQTIX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jun 3, 2019.
Performance
AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Performance Comparison
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AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AHIFX American Funds American High-Inc F2 | -1.10% | 8.57% | 9.80% | 11.17% | -10.18% | 8.62% | 7.32% | 4.21% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 0.52% | 7.51% | 8.03% | 13.44% | -14.39% | 8.51% | 3.68% | 4.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AHIFX achieves a -1.10% return, which is significantly lower than FQTIX's 0.52% return.
AHIFX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -2.41%
- YTD
- -1.10%
- 6M
- 0.24%
- 1Y
- 6.14%
- 3Y*
- 8.37%
- 5Y*
- 4.50%
- 10Y*
- 6.27%
FQTIX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -1.83%
- YTD
- 0.52%
- 6M
- 2.66%
- 1Y
- 9.72%
- 3Y*
- 7.86%
- 5Y*
- 3.61%
- 10Y*
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AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AHIFX has a 0.43% expense ratio, which is higher than FQTIX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AHIFX vs. FQTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds American High-Inc F2 (AHIFX) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX). 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.
| AHIFX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 2.55 | -1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 3.46 | -1.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.61 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 3.85 | -2.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.83 | 17.15 | -9.32 |
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
| AHIFX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.52 | 2.55 | -1.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.92 | 0.61 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.15 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.53 | 0.55 | +0.98 |
Correlation
The correlation between AHIFX and FQTIX is 0.75, 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
AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Dividend Comparison
AHIFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.15%, less than FQTIX's 7.03% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AHIFX American Funds American High-Inc F2 | 6.15% | 6.53% | 6.56% | 5.64% | 4.42% | 4.54% | 6.08% | 6.45% | 6.56% | 6.24% | 5.26% | 7.17% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 7.03% | 5.70% | 7.86% | 7.64% | 8.10% | 7.15% | 6.89% | 5.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AHIFX drawdown since its inception was -21.21%, smaller than the maximum FQTIX drawdown of -24.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AHIFX and FQTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AHIFX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.21% | -24.62% | +3.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.38% | -2.41% | -0.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.80% | -18.81% | +5.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.21% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.41% | -1.95% | -0.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.22% | -4.42% | +2.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.79% | 0.54% | +0.25% |
Volatility
AHIFX vs. FQTIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds American High-Inc F2 (AHIFX) is 1.16%, while Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX) has a volatility of 1.57%. This indicates that AHIFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FQTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AHIFX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.16% | 1.57% | -0.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.30% | 2.38% | -0.08% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.30% | 3.85% | +0.45% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.95% | 5.92% | -0.97% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.49% | 7.80% | -2.31% |