GPTCX vs. GMSMX
Compare and contrast key facts about GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund (GPTCX) and GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund (GMSMX).
GPTCX is managed by GuideMark. It was launched on Apr 28, 2011. GMSMX is managed by GuideMark. It was launched on Jun 29, 2001.
Performance
GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Performance Comparison
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GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPTCX GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund | -1.42% | 12.54% | 8.12% | 10.64% | -12.41% | 9.37% | 8.47% | 16.21% | -4.80% | 11.52% |
GMSMX GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund | -3.07% | 8.76% | 11.29% | 17.73% | -18.23% | 24.45% | 21.98% | 23.25% | -9.38% | 14.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GPTCX achieves a -1.42% return, which is significantly higher than GMSMX's -3.07% return. Over the past 10 years, GPTCX has underperformed GMSMX with an annualized return of 5.67%, while GMSMX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.87% annualized return.
GPTCX
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- -4.98%
- YTD
- -1.42%
- 6M
- 0.42%
- 1Y
- 8.97%
- 3Y*
- 8.73%
- 5Y*
- 4.52%
- 10Y*
- 5.67%
GMSMX
- 1D
- -1.03%
- 1M
- -7.70%
- YTD
- -3.07%
- 6M
- -2.32%
- 1Y
- 14.07%
- 3Y*
- 10.43%
- 5Y*
- 4.14%
- 10Y*
- 9.87%
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GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GPTCX has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is lower than GMSMX's 1.17% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GPTCX vs. GMSMX — Risk / Return Rank
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GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund (GPTCX) and GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund (GMSMX). 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.
| GPTCX | GMSMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.21 | 0.67 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.72 | 1.09 | +0.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.14 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.44 | 0.89 | +0.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.58 | 3.41 | +3.17 |
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
| GPTCX | GMSMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.21 | 0.67 | +0.53 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.20 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 | 0.46 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.64 | 0.27 | +0.38 |
Correlation
The correlation between GPTCX and GMSMX is 0.82, 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
GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Dividend Comparison
GPTCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.87%, less than GMSMX's 7.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPTCX GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund | 3.87% | 3.82% | 3.07% | 3.20% | 2.18% | 3.46% | 2.07% | 2.11% | 1.87% | 1.65% | 10.91% | 10.01% |
GMSMX GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund | 7.13% | 6.91% | 9.08% | 0.67% | 2.29% | 11.71% | 2.06% | 1.43% | 6.72% | 34.90% | 0.28% | 2.83% |
Drawdowns
GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GPTCX drawdown since its inception was -20.89%, smaller than the maximum GMSMX drawdown of -70.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GPTCX and GMSMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GPTCX | GMSMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.89% | -70.55% | +49.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.10% | -13.52% | +7.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.89% | -28.90% | +8.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.89% | -41.31% | +20.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.98% | -9.22% | +4.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.00% | -14.93% | +10.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.33% | 3.53% | -2.20% |
Volatility
GPTCX vs. GMSMX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund (GPTCX) is 2.70%, while GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund (GMSMX) has a volatility of 5.99%. This indicates that GPTCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GMSMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GPTCX | GMSMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.70% | 5.99% | -3.29% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.42% | 12.28% | -7.86% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.73% | 21.42% | -13.69% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.20% | 20.81% | -12.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.40% | 21.67% | -13.27% |