DRGTX vs. PGWCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) and Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX).
DRGTX is managed by Allianz. It was launched on Dec 26, 1995. PGWCX is managed by Allianz. It was launched on Feb 24, 1984.
Performance
DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Performance Comparison
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DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRGTX Virtus Technology Fund | -10.77% | 25.10% | 35.67% | 65.59% | -42.58% | 12.14% | 70.02% | 29.46% | 5.06% | 47.17% |
PGWCX Virtus Focused Growth Fund | -10.48% | 19.31% | 52.99% | 52.26% | -34.89% | 19.61% | 47.57% | 32.96% | -6.82% | 30.45% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with DRGTX having a -10.77% return and PGWCX slightly higher at -10.48%. Over the past 10 years, DRGTX has outperformed PGWCX with an annualized return of 19.41%, while PGWCX has yielded a comparatively lower 16.85% annualized return.
DRGTX
- 1D
- 4.59%
- 1M
- -6.34%
- YTD
- -10.77%
- 6M
- -9.41%
- 1Y
- 29.10%
- 3Y*
- 26.09%
- 5Y*
- 9.88%
- 10Y*
- 19.41%
PGWCX
- 1D
- 4.26%
- 1M
- -6.24%
- YTD
- -10.48%
- 6M
- -8.72%
- 1Y
- 17.24%
- 3Y*
- 28.31%
- 5Y*
- 13.53%
- 10Y*
- 16.85%
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DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DRGTX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is lower than PGWCX's 1.70% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DRGTX vs. PGWCX — Risk / Return Rank
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DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) and Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX). 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.
| DRGTX | PGWCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 0.78 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.65 | 1.29 | +0.36 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.18 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.44 | 1.11 | +0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.61 | 4.13 | +0.48 |
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
| DRGTX | PGWCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 0.78 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | 0.51 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 0.69 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.60 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between DRGTX and PGWCX is 0.87, 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
DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Dividend Comparison
DRGTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.81%, less than PGWCX's 15.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRGTX Virtus Technology Fund | 2.81% | 2.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.86% | 28.27% | 16.84% | 17.12% | 21.77% | 16.26% | 5.15% | 15.96% |
PGWCX Virtus Focused Growth Fund | 15.50% | 13.87% | 24.05% | 6.02% | 15.19% | 41.55% | 15.72% | 23.03% | 20.78% | 1.92% | 3.51% | 9.18% |
Drawdowns
DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DRGTX drawdown since its inception was -83.33%, which is greater than PGWCX's maximum drawdown of -67.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DRGTX and PGWCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DRGTX | PGWCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.33% | -67.19% | -16.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.78% | -16.31% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.05% | -39.09% | -9.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.05% | -39.09% | -9.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.15% | -12.74% | -4.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -30.10% | -17.93% | -12.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.51% | 4.36% | +2.15% |
Volatility
DRGTX vs. PGWCX - Volatility Comparison
Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) has a higher volatility of 8.86% compared to Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX) at 7.44%. This indicates that DRGTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PGWCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DRGTX | PGWCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.86% | 7.44% | +1.42% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.52% | 13.01% | +4.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 29.29% | 23.31% | +5.98% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 28.45% | 26.61% | +1.84% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.74% | 24.39% | +2.35% |