CMPIX vs. PLTNX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Core Fixed Income (CMPIX) and Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX).
CMPIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Dec 15, 1975. PLTNX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014.
Performance
CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Performance Comparison
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CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMPIX Principal Core Fixed Income | -0.72% | 6.76% | 1.26% | 4.89% | -13.34% | -2.03% | 7.84% | 8.59% | -0.24% | 4.16% |
PLTNX Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund | -4.53% | 19.89% | 17.25% | 20.33% | -18.49% | 19.70% | 15.78% | 26.17% | -9.84% | 21.03% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, CMPIX achieves a -0.72% return, which is significantly higher than PLTNX's -4.53% return. Over the past 10 years, CMPIX has underperformed PLTNX with an annualized return of 1.76%, while PLTNX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.48% annualized return.
CMPIX
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- -2.39%
- YTD
- -0.72%
- 6M
- 0.13%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 2.98%
- 5Y*
- -0.18%
- 10Y*
- 1.76%
PLTNX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -8.15%
- YTD
- -4.53%
- 6M
- -1.63%
- 1Y
- 16.31%
- 3Y*
- 14.86%
- 5Y*
- 8.25%
- 10Y*
- 10.48%
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CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
CMPIX has a 0.74% expense ratio, which is higher than PLTNX's 0.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
CMPIX vs. PLTNX — Risk / Return Rank
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CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Core Fixed Income (CMPIX) and Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX). 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.
| CMPIX | PLTNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.92 | 1.02 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.31 | 1.54 | -0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.22 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 1.22 | +0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.79 | 6.15 | -1.36 |
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
| CMPIX | PLTNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.92 | 1.02 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.03 | 0.54 | -0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.67 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.98 | 0.61 | +0.37 |
Correlation
The correlation between CMPIX and PLTNX is 0.01, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Dividend Comparison
CMPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.14%, less than PLTNX's 4.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMPIX Principal Core Fixed Income | 3.14% | 3.35% | 3.27% | 2.37% | 2.10% | 1.94% | 2.11% | 2.71% | 3.19% | 2.91% | 3.17% | 3.29% |
PLTNX Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund | 4.81% | 4.59% | 4.40% | 2.84% | 9.11% | 4.23% | 3.11% | 3.47% | 4.68% | 2.21% | 1.99% | 1.63% |
Drawdowns
CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum CMPIX drawdown since its inception was -18.80%, smaller than the maximum PLTNX drawdown of -32.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CMPIX and PLTNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| CMPIX | PLTNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.80% | -32.71% | +13.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.84% | -11.90% | +9.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.51% | -25.48% | +6.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.80% | -32.71% | +13.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.44% | -8.66% | +4.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.47% | -4.83% | +2.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 2.36% | -1.44% |
Volatility
CMPIX vs. PLTNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal Core Fixed Income (CMPIX) is 1.69%, while Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX) has a volatility of 5.01%. This indicates that CMPIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLTNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| CMPIX | PLTNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.69% | 5.01% | -3.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.62% | 9.07% | -6.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.28% | 16.20% | -11.92% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.77% | 15.39% | -9.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.80% | 15.77% | -10.97% |