FIWFX vs. PLTZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Freedom Index 2015 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FIWFX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX).
FIWFX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 2, 2009. PLTZX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2013.
Performance
FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Performance Comparison
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FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FIWFX Fidelity Freedom Index 2015 Fund Institutional Premium Class | -1.32% | 11.81% | 6.76% | 11.32% | -14.44% | 6.84% | 11.61% | 16.47% | -3.39% | 12.67% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | -5.21% | 17.76% | 16.89% | 20.36% | -18.81% | 18.12% | 16.60% | 27.54% | -9.24% | 22.68% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FIWFX achieves a -1.32% return, which is significantly higher than PLTZX's -5.21% return. Over the past 10 years, FIWFX has underperformed PLTZX with an annualized return of 5.93%, while PLTZX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.23% annualized return.
FIWFX
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- -4.06%
- YTD
- -1.32%
- 6M
- 0.28%
- 1Y
- 8.65%
- 3Y*
- 7.76%
- 5Y*
- 3.60%
- 10Y*
- 5.93%
PLTZX
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- -8.28%
- YTD
- -5.21%
- 6M
- -2.98%
- 1Y
- 12.54%
- 3Y*
- 13.98%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- 10.23%
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FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FIWFX has a 0.08% expense ratio, which is higher than PLTZX's 0.01% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
FIWFX vs. PLTZX — Risk / Return Rank
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FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Freedom Index 2015 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FIWFX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX). 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.
| FIWFX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 0.81 | +0.57 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.95 | 1.24 | +0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.18 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 0.94 | +0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.81 | 4.59 | +3.22 |
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
| FIWFX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.38 | 0.81 | +0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.50 | 0.48 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.79 | 0.64 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.72 | 0.63 | +0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between FIWFX and PLTZX is 0.90, 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
FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Dividend Comparison
FIWFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.53%, less than PLTZX's 8.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FIWFX Fidelity Freedom Index 2015 Fund Institutional Premium Class | 5.53% | 5.46% | 5.21% | 2.60% | 3.14% | 2.90% | 2.67% | 18.25% | 3.19% | 1.99% | 1.91% | 1.77% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | 8.79% | 8.33% | 7.85% | 4.12% | 8.44% | 5.29% | 3.60% | 5.86% | 5.75% | 2.73% | 3.48% | 3.29% |
Drawdowns
FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FIWFX drawdown since its inception was -19.50%, smaller than the maximum PLTZX drawdown of -34.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FIWFX and PLTZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FIWFX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.50% | -34.01% | +14.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.68% | -11.51% | +6.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.50% | -26.79% | +7.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.50% | -34.01% | +14.51% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.06% | -8.70% | +4.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.33% | -4.67% | +1.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.10% | 2.35% | -1.25% |
Volatility
FIWFX vs. PLTZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Freedom Index 2015 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FIWFX) is 2.42%, while Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX) has a volatility of 4.98%. This indicates that FIWFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLTZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FIWFX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.42% | 4.98% | -2.56% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.79% | 8.88% | -5.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.43% | 15.74% | -9.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.26% | 15.38% | -8.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.48% | 15.93% | -8.45% |