ANBIX vs. VCTPX
Compare and contrast key facts about AB Bond Inflation Strategy (ANBIX) and VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX).
ANBIX is managed by AllianceBernstein. It was launched on Jan 25, 2010. VCTPX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Dec 19, 2004.
Performance
ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Performance Comparison
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ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANBIX AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 0.47% | 7.52% | 3.20% | 5.20% | -8.50% | 6.35% | 9.35% | 9.29% | -0.76% | 2.93% |
VCTPX VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | 0.73% | 4.22% | 1.15% | 4.03% | -10.23% | 5.10% | 8.76% | 8.66% | -3.13% | 4.86% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ANBIX achieves a 0.47% return, which is significantly lower than VCTPX's 0.73% return. Over the past 10 years, ANBIX has outperformed VCTPX with an annualized return of 3.63%, while VCTPX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.32% annualized return.
ANBIX
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- -0.48%
- YTD
- 0.47%
- 6M
- 0.70%
- 1Y
- 3.88%
- 3Y*
- 4.39%
- 5Y*
- 2.52%
- 10Y*
- 3.63%
VCTPX
- 1D
- 0.58%
- 1M
- -1.27%
- YTD
- 0.73%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 3.28%
- 3Y*
- 2.20%
- 5Y*
- 1.23%
- 10Y*
- 2.32%
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ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ANBIX has a 0.59% expense ratio, which is higher than VCTPX's 0.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ANBIX vs. VCTPX — Risk / Return Rank
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VCTPX
ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Bond Inflation Strategy (ANBIX) and VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX). 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.
| ANBIX | VCTPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.51 | 0.99 | +0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 1.39 | +0.90 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.19 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.24 | 1.27 | +0.97 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.41 | 4.18 | +7.23 |
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
| ANBIX | VCTPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.51 | 0.99 | +0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.56 | 0.22 | +0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.90 | 0.48 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.85 | 0.25 | +0.60 |
Correlation
The correlation between ANBIX and VCTPX is 0.83, 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
ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Dividend Comparison
ANBIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.57%, more than VCTPX's 2.59% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANBIX AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 4.57% | 4.93% | 3.86% | 4.55% | 6.47% | 4.70% | 2.22% | 3.19% | 3.39% | 2.05% | 2.13% | 1.61% |
VCTPX VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | 2.59% | 0.00% | 13.97% | 13.35% | 8.00% | 1.86% | 2.20% | 1.63% | 1.98% | 0.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ANBIX drawdown since its inception was -11.56%, smaller than the maximum VCTPX drawdown of -17.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ANBIX and VCTPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ANBIX | VCTPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.56% | -17.48% | +5.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.09% | -3.45% | +1.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.85% | -12.81% | +1.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.56% | -12.81% | +1.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.48% | -1.27% | +0.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.22% | -5.88% | +3.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.41% | 1.04% | -0.63% |
Volatility
ANBIX vs. VCTPX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for AB Bond Inflation Strategy (ANBIX) is 0.86%, while VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX) has a volatility of 1.32%. This indicates that ANBIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VCTPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ANBIX | VCTPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.86% | 1.32% | -0.46% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.35% | 2.14% | -0.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.71% | 3.94% | -1.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.49% | 5.61% | -1.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.03% | 4.86% | -0.83% |