GPARX vs. DFEQX
Compare and contrast key facts about GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund (GPARX) and DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio (DFEQX).
GPARX is managed by GuidePath. It was launched on Apr 29, 2011. DFEQX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Mar 4, 2009.
Performance
GPARX vs. DFEQX - Performance Comparison
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GPARX vs. DFEQX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPARX GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund | 4.77% | 7.42% | 4.20% | 6.87% | -10.82% | 0.75% | 3.92% | 7.47% | -1.64% | 4.50% |
DFEQX DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio | 0.38% | 4.27% | 5.50% | 5.44% | -5.18% | -0.60% | 2.24% | 4.51% | 1.34% | 1.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GPARX achieves a 4.77% return, which is significantly higher than DFEQX's 0.38% return. Over the past 10 years, GPARX has outperformed DFEQX with an annualized return of 3.27%, while DFEQX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.91% annualized return.
GPARX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.39%
- YTD
- 4.77%
- 6M
- 6.79%
- 1Y
- 10.64%
- 3Y*
- 6.93%
- 5Y*
- 2.54%
- 10Y*
- 3.27%
DFEQX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -0.46%
- YTD
- 0.38%
- 6M
- 1.41%
- 1Y
- 3.59%
- 3Y*
- 4.68%
- 5Y*
- 1.91%
- 10Y*
- 1.91%
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GPARX vs. DFEQX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GPARX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is higher than DFEQX's 0.19% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GPARX vs. DFEQX — Risk / Return Rank
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GPARX vs. DFEQX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund (GPARX) and DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio (DFEQX). 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.
| GPARX | DFEQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.65 | 4.12 | -2.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.19 | 6.61 | -4.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 2.55 | -1.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 4.59 | -2.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.80 | 20.66 | -9.87 |
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
| GPARX | DFEQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.65 | 4.12 | -2.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.93 | -0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.78 | 1.13 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.75 | 1.11 | -0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between GPARX and DFEQX is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
GPARX vs. DFEQX - Dividend Comparison
GPARX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.16%, less than DFEQX's 3.94% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPARX GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund | 3.16% | 3.31% | 4.99% | 4.81% | 2.42% | 1.99% | 2.45% | 2.76% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 3.17% | 2.15% |
DFEQX DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio | 3.94% | 3.62% | 4.40% | 3.34% | 1.78% | 1.05% | 0.47% | 2.18% | 3.14% | 1.51% | 1.59% | 1.72% |
Drawdowns
GPARX vs. DFEQX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GPARX drawdown since its inception was -15.56%, which is greater than DFEQX's maximum drawdown of -8.40%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GPARX and DFEQX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GPARX | DFEQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.56% | -8.40% | -7.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.68% | -0.76% | -3.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.56% | -8.40% | -7.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.56% | -8.40% | -7.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.46% | -0.55% | -0.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.40% | -0.96% | -1.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.02% | 0.17% | +0.85% |
Volatility
GPARX vs. DFEQX - Volatility Comparison
GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund (GPARX) has a higher volatility of 2.14% compared to DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio (DFEQX) at 0.46%. This indicates that GPARX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFEQX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GPARX | DFEQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.14% | 0.46% | +1.68% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.11% | 0.66% | +5.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.56% | 0.91% | +5.65% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.94% | 2.06% | +2.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.23% | 1.70% | +2.53% |