EXEYX vs. VIGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Manning & Napier Equity Series (EXEYX) and Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIGIX).
EXEYX is managed by Manning & Napier. It was launched on May 1, 1998. VIGIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 14, 1998.
Performance
EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Performance Comparison
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EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXEYX Manning & Napier Equity Series | -10.84% | 8.77% | 15.87% | 24.52% | -19.51% | 25.41% | 23.74% | 33.64% | -3.94% | 28.89% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | -10.39% | 19.44% | 32.68% | 46.77% | -33.13% | 27.27% | 40.19% | 37.26% | -3.34% | 27.81% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with EXEYX having a -10.84% return and VIGIX slightly higher at -10.39%. Over the past 10 years, EXEYX has underperformed VIGIX with an annualized return of 11.69%, while VIGIX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.03% annualized return.
EXEYX
- 1D
- 2.99%
- 1M
- -6.80%
- YTD
- -10.84%
- 6M
- -7.56%
- 1Y
- 3.03%
- 3Y*
- 9.29%
- 5Y*
- 5.43%
- 10Y*
- 11.69%
VIGIX
- 1D
- 3.99%
- 1M
- -5.47%
- YTD
- -10.39%
- 6M
- -9.19%
- 1Y
- 17.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.14%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 16.03%
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EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EXEYX has a 1.05% expense ratio, which is higher than VIGIX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EXEYX vs. VIGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VIGIX
EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Manning & Napier Equity Series (EXEYX) 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.
| EXEYX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.18 | 0.80 | -0.61 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.40 | 1.31 | -0.90 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.18 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.24 | 1.11 | -0.88 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.85 | 3.97 | -3.11 |
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
| EXEYX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.18 | 0.80 | -0.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 | 0.51 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.65 | 0.75 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.44 | +0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between EXEYX and VIGIX 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
EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Dividend Comparison
EXEYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.63%, more than VIGIX's 0.45% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXEYX Manning & Napier Equity Series | 12.63% | 11.26% | 11.88% | 3.11% | 13.28% | 16.60% | 8.31% | 10.39% | 20.49% | 7.57% | 4.98% | 44.53% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.15% | 1.40% | 1.31% |
Drawdowns
EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EXEYX drawdown since its inception was -54.49%, roughly equal to the maximum VIGIX drawdown of -56.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EXEYX and VIGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EXEYX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.49% | -56.95% | +2.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.40% | -16.51% | +0.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.62% | -35.62% | +10.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.30% | -35.62% | +3.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.62% | -13.17% | -0.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.88% | -16.36% | +8.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.53% | 4.64% | -0.11% |
Volatility
EXEYX vs. VIGIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Manning & Napier Equity Series (EXEYX) is 5.63%, while Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIGIX) has a volatility of 7.01%. This indicates that EXEYX 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
| EXEYX | VIGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.63% | 7.01% | -1.38% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.84% | 12.74% | -1.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.08% | 22.99% | -3.91% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.86% | 22.36% | -5.50% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.91% | 21.53% | -3.62% |