CPGAX vs. NALFX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds Global Growth Portfolio (CPGAX) and New Alternatives Fund (NALFX).
CPGAX is managed by Pacific LifeFunds. It was launched on May 17, 2012. NALFX is managed by New Alternatives. It was launched on Sep 2, 1982.
Performance
CPGAX vs. NALFX - Performance Comparison
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CPGAX vs. NALFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPGAX American Funds Global Growth Portfolio | -4.00% | 22.99% | 14.81% | 24.05% | -25.77% | 12.89% | 27.36% | 27.87% | -8.99% | 28.56% |
NALFX New Alternatives Fund | 8.31% | 28.13% | -6.03% | -2.49% | -15.87% | -4.78% | 61.74% | 36.98% | -6.91% | 21.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, CPGAX achieves a -4.00% return, which is significantly lower than NALFX's 8.31% return. Over the past 10 years, CPGAX has outperformed NALFX with an annualized return of 10.92%, while NALFX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.36% annualized return.
CPGAX
- 1D
- 3.15%
- 1M
- -7.36%
- YTD
- -4.00%
- 6M
- -1.01%
- 1Y
- 20.96%
- 3Y*
- 15.58%
- 5Y*
- 6.32%
- 10Y*
- 10.92%
NALFX
- 1D
- 2.50%
- 1M
- -2.56%
- YTD
- 8.31%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 31.32%
- 3Y*
- 6.67%
- 5Y*
- 0.93%
- 10Y*
- 10.36%
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CPGAX vs. NALFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
CPGAX has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is lower than NALFX's 0.89% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
CPGAX vs. NALFX — Risk / Return Rank
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CPGAX vs. NALFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Global Growth Portfolio (CPGAX) and New Alternatives Fund (NALFX). 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.
| CPGAX | NALFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.26 | 1.93 | -0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.85 | 2.46 | -0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.36 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 2.88 | -1.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.57 | 11.04 | -3.47 |
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
| CPGAX | NALFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.26 | 1.93 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.38 | 0.05 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.64 | 0.58 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.42 | +0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between CPGAX and NALFX is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
CPGAX vs. NALFX - Dividend Comparison
CPGAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.83%, more than NALFX's 1.08% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPGAX American Funds Global Growth Portfolio | 5.83% | 5.59% | 4.29% | 0.92% | 7.95% | 3.33% | 0.77% | 4.89% | 5.69% | 6.21% | 3.66% | 3.92% |
NALFX New Alternatives Fund | 1.08% | 1.17% | 2.04% | 4.47% | 4.63% | 5.14% | 4.93% | 5.55% | 6.62% | 4.16% | 3.71% | 1.71% |
Drawdowns
CPGAX vs. NALFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum CPGAX drawdown since its inception was -34.42%, smaller than the maximum NALFX drawdown of -59.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CPGAX and NALFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| CPGAX | NALFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.42% | -59.67% | +25.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.47% | -10.60% | -0.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.42% | -38.03% | +3.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.42% | -42.35% | +7.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.53% | -7.33% | -1.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.99% | -14.89% | +8.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.78% | 2.76% | +0.02% |
Volatility
CPGAX vs. NALFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds Global Growth Portfolio (CPGAX) is 6.68%, while New Alternatives Fund (NALFX) has a volatility of 7.09%. This indicates that CPGAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NALFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| CPGAX | NALFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.68% | 7.09% | -0.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.04% | 10.83% | +0.21% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.31% | 16.45% | +0.86% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.95% | 17.72% | -0.77% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.20% | 17.92% | -0.72% |