DLQAX vs. VIGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BNY Mellon Large Cap Equity Fund (DLQAX) and Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIGIX).
DLQAX is managed by BNY Mellon. It was launched on Aug 10, 1992. VIGIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 14, 1998.
Performance
DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Performance Comparison
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DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DLQAX BNY Mellon Large Cap Equity Fund | -7.80% | 14.27% | 21.29% | 16.81% | -23.77% | 27.21% | 23.57% | 29.30% | -6.06% | 24.54% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | -13.83% | 19.44% | 32.68% | 46.77% | -33.13% | 27.27% | 40.19% | 37.26% | -3.34% | 27.81% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DLQAX achieves a -7.80% return, which is significantly higher than VIGIX's -13.83% return. Over the past 10 years, DLQAX has underperformed VIGIX with an annualized return of 11.59%, while VIGIX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.58% annualized return.
DLQAX
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- -7.65%
- YTD
- -7.80%
- 6M
- -5.36%
- 1Y
- 13.83%
- 3Y*
- 13.02%
- 5Y*
- 6.60%
- 10Y*
- 11.59%
VIGIX
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- -8.83%
- YTD
- -13.83%
- 6M
- -12.31%
- 1Y
- 13.73%
- 3Y*
- 19.57%
- 5Y*
- 10.94%
- 10Y*
- 15.58%
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DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DLQAX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than VIGIX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DLQAX vs. VIGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon Large Cap Equity Fund (DLQAX) and Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIGIX). 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.
| DLQAX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.77 | 0.61 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.21 | 1.04 | +0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.15 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.79 | 0.66 | +0.13 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.49 | 2.38 | +1.12 |
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
| DLQAX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.77 | 0.61 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.38 | 0.49 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.62 | 0.73 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.24 | 0.43 | -0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between DLQAX and VIGIX is 0.92, 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
DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Dividend Comparison
DLQAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 27.26%, more than VIGIX's 0.47% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DLQAX BNY Mellon Large Cap Equity Fund | 27.26% | 21.34% | 47.67% | 35.24% | 15.74% | 14.22% | 3.69% | 4.70% | 15.48% | 3.90% | 1.90% | 5.38% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.47% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.15% | 1.40% | 1.31% |
Drawdowns
DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DLQAX drawdown since its inception was -70.38%, which is greater than VIGIX's maximum drawdown of -56.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DLQAX and VIGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DLQAX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.38% | -56.95% | -13.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.82% | -16.51% | +4.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.77% | -35.62% | +4.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.33% | -35.62% | +1.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.63% | -16.51% | +6.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.79% | -16.36% | -2.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.68% | 4.56% | -1.88% |
Volatility
DLQAX vs. VIGIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BNY Mellon Large Cap Equity Fund (DLQAX) is 4.28%, while Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIGIX) has a volatility of 5.52%. This indicates that DLQAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VIGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DLQAX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.28% | 5.52% | -1.24% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.24% | 12.10% | -2.86% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.45% | 22.69% | -4.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.63% | 22.30% | -4.67% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.76% | 21.49% | -2.73% |