FICGX vs. PBCKX
Compare and contrast key facts about Delaware Growth Equity Fund (FICGX) and Principal Blue Chip Fund (PBCKX).
FICGX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on Oct 25, 2000. PBCKX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Jun 14, 2012.
Performance
FICGX vs. PBCKX - Performance Comparison
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FICGX vs. PBCKX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FICGX Delaware Growth Equity Fund | -6.61% | 20.49% | 23.76% | 28.68% | -24.65% | 5.54% | 28.41% | 24.12% | -3.89% | 32.19% |
PBCKX Principal Blue Chip Fund | -15.72% | 9.20% | 26.90% | 40.58% | -30.74% | 25.05% | 34.77% | 45.22% | 2.83% | 28.85% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FICGX achieves a -6.61% return, which is significantly higher than PBCKX's -15.72% return. Over the past 10 years, FICGX has underperformed PBCKX with an annualized return of 11.75%, while PBCKX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.77% annualized return.
FICGX
- 1D
- -0.61%
- 1M
- -7.61%
- YTD
- -6.61%
- 6M
- -4.80%
- 1Y
- 18.98%
- 3Y*
- 17.46%
- 5Y*
- 5.66%
- 10Y*
- 11.75%
PBCKX
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- -8.65%
- YTD
- -15.72%
- 6M
- -17.23%
- 1Y
- -3.74%
- 3Y*
- 14.69%
- 5Y*
- 6.91%
- 10Y*
- 14.77%
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FICGX vs. PBCKX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FICGX has a 1.04% expense ratio, which is higher than PBCKX's 0.66% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FICGX vs. PBCKX — Risk / Return Rank
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FICGX vs. PBCKX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Growth Equity Fund (FICGX) and Principal Blue Chip Fund (PBCKX). 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.
| FICGX | PBCKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.00 | -0.18 | +1.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | -0.13 | +1.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 0.98 | +0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | -0.31 | +1.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.32 | -1.05 | +7.36 |
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
| FICGX | PBCKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.00 | -0.18 | +1.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.27 | 0.34 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.74 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.27 | 0.79 | -0.53 |
Correlation
The correlation between FICGX and PBCKX is 0.89, 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
FICGX vs. PBCKX - Dividend Comparison
FICGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.07%, less than PBCKX's 23.66% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FICGX Delaware Growth Equity Fund | 4.07% | 3.80% | 5.28% | 2.75% | 32.39% | 7.63% | 9.65% | 10.92% | 5.77% | 9.05% | 16.01% | 10.46% |
PBCKX Principal Blue Chip Fund | 23.66% | 19.94% | 9.01% | 0.51% | 0.71% | 6.67% | 3.28% | 8.90% | 7.86% | 2.79% | 1.01% | 2.40% |
Drawdowns
FICGX vs. PBCKX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FICGX drawdown since its inception was -54.19%, which is greater than PBCKX's maximum drawdown of -38.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FICGX and PBCKX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FICGX | PBCKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.19% | -38.00% | -16.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.49% | -19.10% | +7.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.73% | -38.00% | -9.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.73% | -38.00% | -9.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.48% | -18.92% | +9.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.33% | -5.64% | -10.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.66% | 5.57% | -2.91% |
Volatility
FICGX vs. PBCKX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Delaware Growth Equity Fund (FICGX) is 4.91%, while Principal Blue Chip Fund (PBCKX) has a volatility of 5.28%. This indicates that FICGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PBCKX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FICGX | PBCKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.91% | 5.28% | -0.37% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.83% | 11.31% | -0.48% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.33% | 19.33% | 0.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.08% | 20.28% | +0.80% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.55% | 20.13% | +0.42% |