CHCLX vs. SSMHX
Compare and contrast key facts about AB Discovery Growth Fund (CHCLX) and State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio (SSMHX).
CHCLX is managed by AllianceBernstein. It was launched on Jul 7, 1938. SSMHX is managed by State Street. It was launched on Aug 11, 2015.
Performance
CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Performance Comparison
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CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHCLX AB Discovery Growth Fund | -8.44% | 6.67% | 17.37% | 18.72% | -36.11% | 11.63% | 52.90% | 39.99% | -4.56% | 32.58% |
SSMHX State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | -4.45% | 12.90% | 10.73% | 25.21% | -25.43% | 13.08% | 32.46% | 28.00% | -9.21% | 18.26% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, CHCLX achieves a -8.44% return, which is significantly lower than SSMHX's -4.45% return. Over the past 10 years, CHCLX has outperformed SSMHX with an annualized return of 11.17%, while SSMHX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.38% annualized return.
CHCLX
- 1D
- -2.55%
- 1M
- -10.11%
- YTD
- -8.44%
- 6M
- -5.47%
- 1Y
- 12.06%
- 3Y*
- 8.23%
- 5Y*
- -0.91%
- 10Y*
- 11.17%
SSMHX
- 1D
- -0.92%
- 1M
- -8.01%
- YTD
- -4.45%
- 6M
- -3.94%
- 1Y
- 17.75%
- 3Y*
- 12.19%
- 5Y*
- 3.29%
- 10Y*
- 10.38%
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CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
CHCLX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is higher than SSMHX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
CHCLX vs. SSMHX — Risk / Return Rank
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CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Discovery Growth Fund (CHCLX) and State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio (SSMHX). 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.
| CHCLX | SSMHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.40 | 0.78 | -0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.75 | 1.23 | -0.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.17 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.50 | 1.02 | -0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.76 | 4.33 | -2.57 |
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
| CHCLX | SSMHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.40 | 0.78 | -0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.04 | 0.15 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 | 0.47 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.40 | -0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between CHCLX and SSMHX is 0.93, 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
CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Dividend Comparison
CHCLX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.67%, more than SSMHX's 7.46% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHCLX AB Discovery Growth Fund | 12.67% | 11.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.54% | 15.15% | 13.36% | 20.33% | 6.74% | 0.00% | 6.08% |
SSMHX State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | 7.46% | 7.12% | 0.00% | 1.56% | 2.31% | 16.30% | 2.91% | 3.65% | 6.43% | 4.01% | 1.71% | 0.73% |
Drawdowns
CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum CHCLX drawdown since its inception was -63.85%, which is greater than SSMHX's maximum drawdown of -41.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CHCLX and SSMHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| CHCLX | SSMHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.85% | -41.61% | -22.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.70% | -14.48% | -1.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.63% | -34.84% | -9.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.63% | -41.61% | -3.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.05% | -10.03% | -8.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.23% | -9.27% | -4.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.46% | 3.41% | +1.05% |
Volatility
CHCLX vs. SSMHX - Volatility Comparison
AB Discovery Growth Fund (CHCLX) has a higher volatility of 9.55% compared to State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio (SSMHX) at 5.96%. This indicates that CHCLX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SSMHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| CHCLX | SSMHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.55% | 5.96% | +3.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.74% | 12.78% | +4.96% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.84% | 22.45% | +4.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.59% | 22.38% | +3.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.80% | 22.33% | +2.47% |