GAIOX vs. APGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) and AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A (APGAX).
GAIOX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on May 18, 2012. APGAX is managed by AllianceBernstein. It was launched on Oct 1, 1996.
Performance
GAIOX vs. APGAX - Performance Comparison
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GAIOX vs. APGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GAIOX American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio | -4.74% | 17.92% | 14.54% | 18.77% | -15.88% | 16.31% | 16.35% | 21.90% | -5.91% | 19.13% |
APGAX AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A | -12.84% | 12.96% | 25.09% | 34.66% | -28.96% | 28.60% | 34.05% | 33.77% | 1.97% | 31.36% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GAIOX achieves a -4.74% return, which is significantly higher than APGAX's -12.84% return. Over the past 10 years, GAIOX has underperformed APGAX with an annualized return of 9.66%, while APGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.15% annualized return.
GAIOX
- 1D
- -0.20%
- 1M
- -7.99%
- YTD
- -4.74%
- 6M
- -2.22%
- 1Y
- 13.39%
- 3Y*
- 13.37%
- 5Y*
- 7.53%
- 10Y*
- 9.66%
APGAX
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- -10.13%
- YTD
- -12.84%
- 6M
- -12.69%
- 1Y
- 7.50%
- 3Y*
- 14.10%
- 5Y*
- 8.44%
- 10Y*
- 14.15%
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GAIOX vs. APGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GAIOX has a 0.66% expense ratio, which is lower than APGAX's 0.84% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GAIOX vs. APGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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GAIOX vs. APGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) and AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A (APGAX). 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.
| GAIOX | APGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.07 | 0.39 | +0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.59 | 0.71 | +0.88 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.10 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 0.32 | +1.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.01 | 1.26 | +4.75 |
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
| GAIOX | APGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.07 | 0.39 | +0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 | 0.42 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 | 0.72 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.80 | 0.51 | +0.29 |
Correlation
The correlation between GAIOX and APGAX is 0.88, 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
GAIOX vs. APGAX - Dividend Comparison
GAIOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.77%, less than APGAX's 12.98% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GAIOX American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio | 5.77% | 5.50% | 4.81% | 2.81% | 6.45% | 5.13% | 4.00% | 5.51% | 6.10% | 3.45% | 4.39% | 4.60% |
APGAX AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A | 12.98% | 11.31% | 7.44% | 1.75% | 0.97% | 8.04% | 2.87% | 3.66% | 9.96% | 4.09% | 2.74% | 9.23% |
Drawdowns
GAIOX vs. APGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GAIOX drawdown since its inception was -26.55%, smaller than the maximum APGAX drawdown of -67.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GAIOX and APGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GAIOX | APGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.55% | -67.19% | +40.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.83% | -15.33% | +6.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.11% | -34.04% | +10.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.55% | -34.04% | +7.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.32% | -15.33% | +7.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.47% | -19.51% | +16.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 3.94% | -1.93% |
Volatility
GAIOX vs. APGAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) is 3.98%, while AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A (APGAX) has a volatility of 5.12%. This indicates that GAIOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than APGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GAIOX | APGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.98% | 5.12% | -1.14% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.59% | 10.80% | -3.21% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.66% | 19.92% | -7.26% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.49% | 20.13% | -7.64% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.12% | 19.60% | -6.48% |