GPIFX vs. DWTFX
Compare and contrast key facts about GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund (GPIFX) and Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund (DWTFX).
GPIFX is managed by GuidePath. It was launched on Aug 30, 2012. DWTFX is managed by Arrow Funds. It was launched on May 29, 2008.
Performance
GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Performance Comparison
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GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPIFX GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund | -0.45% | 3.69% | 4.22% | 7.13% | -14.14% | 1.17% | 15.17% | 6.64% | -2.48% | 6.83% |
DWTFX Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund | -2.19% | 27.93% | 12.86% | -0.79% | 2.23% | 12.69% | 8.96% | 17.10% | -12.11% | 16.05% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GPIFX achieves a -0.45% return, which is significantly higher than DWTFX's -2.19% return. Over the past 10 years, GPIFX has underperformed DWTFX with an annualized return of 2.64%, while DWTFX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.09% annualized return.
GPIFX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -1.47%
- YTD
- -0.45%
- 6M
- 0.64%
- 1Y
- 2.09%
- 3Y*
- 3.78%
- 5Y*
- 0.23%
- 10Y*
- 2.64%
DWTFX
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- -12.61%
- YTD
- -2.19%
- 6M
- 7.06%
- 1Y
- 24.21%
- 3Y*
- 13.05%
- 5Y*
- 9.35%
- 10Y*
- 8.09%
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GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GPIFX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than DWTFX's 1.69% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GPIFX vs. DWTFX — Risk / Return Rank
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GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund (GPIFX) and Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund (DWTFX). 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.
| GPIFX | DWTFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.86 | 1.19 | -0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.09 | 1.53 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.27 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.66 | 1.41 | -0.75 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.88 | 5.29 | -3.41 |
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
| GPIFX | DWTFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 | 1.19 | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.60 | -0.55 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.43 | 0.32 | +0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between GPIFX and DWTFX is 0.33, 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
GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Dividend Comparison
GPIFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.69%, less than DWTFX's 10.84% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPIFX GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund | 4.69% | 5.15% | 5.18% | 4.86% | 1.96% | 3.10% | 2.62% | 3.73% | 3.46% | 3.90% | 1.97% | 1.24% |
DWTFX Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund | 10.84% | 10.60% | 0.00% | 1.33% | 7.27% | 22.92% | 7.11% | 7.00% | 3.78% | 9.52% | 3.06% | 6.27% |
Drawdowns
GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GPIFX drawdown since its inception was -16.72%, smaller than the maximum DWTFX drawdown of -46.24%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GPIFX and DWTFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GPIFX | DWTFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.72% | -46.24% | +29.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.50% | -16.49% | +12.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.72% | -19.87% | +3.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.72% | -32.51% | +15.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.79% | -16.49% | +13.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.07% | -9.14% | +5.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.24% | 4.41% | -3.17% |
Volatility
GPIFX vs. DWTFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund (GPIFX) is 1.29%, while Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund (DWTFX) has a volatility of 6.42%. This indicates that GPIFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DWTFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GPIFX | DWTFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.29% | 6.42% | -5.13% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.75% | 17.62% | -15.87% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.73% | 21.08% | -18.35% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.78% | 15.72% | -10.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.31% | 16.26% | -10.95% |