EXHAX vs. CSTAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Manning & Napier Pro-Blend Maximum Term Series (EXHAX) and American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX).
EXHAX is managed by Manning & Napier. It was launched on Oct 31, 1995. CSTAX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Sep 13, 2012.
Performance
EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Performance Comparison
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EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXHAX Manning & Napier Pro-Blend Maximum Term Series | -9.38% | 12.05% | 11.86% | 19.08% | -20.33% | 18.37% | 22.11% | 27.69% | -6.52% | 24.27% |
CSTAX American Funds College 2027 Fund | -0.65% | 9.00% | 5.57% | 6.57% | -9.87% | 6.52% | 7.66% | 13.35% | -2.23% | 11.77% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EXHAX achieves a -9.38% return, which is significantly lower than CSTAX's -0.65% return. Over the past 10 years, EXHAX has outperformed CSTAX with an annualized return of 8.97%, while CSTAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.97% annualized return.
EXHAX
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- -9.52%
- YTD
- -9.38%
- 6M
- -5.53%
- 1Y
- 4.08%
- 3Y*
- 8.00%
- 5Y*
- 3.98%
- 10Y*
- 8.97%
CSTAX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -2.48%
- YTD
- -0.65%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 5.79%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 2.92%
- 10Y*
- 4.97%
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EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EXHAX has a 1.10% expense ratio, which is higher than CSTAX's 0.41% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EXHAX vs. CSTAX — Risk / Return Rank
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EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Manning & Napier Pro-Blend Maximum Term Series (EXHAX) and American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX). 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.
| EXHAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.26 | 1.73 | -1.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.49 | 2.47 | -1.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.35 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.19 | 2.23 | -2.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.80 | 9.16 | -8.36 |
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
| EXHAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.26 | 1.73 | -1.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.57 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.59 | 0.86 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.86 | -0.45 |
Correlation
The correlation between EXHAX and CSTAX is 0.81, 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
EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Dividend Comparison
EXHAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.72%, more than CSTAX's 5.30% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXHAX Manning & Napier Pro-Blend Maximum Term Series | 11.72% | 10.62% | 6.41% | 2.13% | 10.95% | 6.01% | 3.28% | 5.21% | 10.32% | 7.83% | 2.08% | 1.27% |
CSTAX American Funds College 2027 Fund | 5.30% | 5.26% | 3.78% | 3.17% | 3.40% | 7.52% | 5.72% | 4.00% | 4.78% | 3.90% | 4.34% | 4.49% |
Drawdowns
EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EXHAX drawdown since its inception was -51.96%, which is greater than CSTAX's maximum drawdown of -14.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EXHAX and CSTAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EXHAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.96% | -14.52% | -37.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.33% | -2.72% | -10.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.63% | -14.52% | -13.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.53% | -14.52% | -15.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.06% | -2.48% | -10.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.88% | -2.37% | -6.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.22% | 0.66% | +2.56% |
Volatility
EXHAX vs. CSTAX - Volatility Comparison
Manning & Napier Pro-Blend Maximum Term Series (EXHAX) has a higher volatility of 4.53% compared to American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX) at 1.32%. This indicates that EXHAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CSTAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EXHAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.53% | 1.32% | +3.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.98% | 2.05% | +6.93% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.78% | 3.47% | +12.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.36% | 5.16% | +9.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.22% | 5.82% | +9.40% |