GXXIX vs. PJFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund (GXXIX) and PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX).
GXXIX is managed by Aberdeen. It was launched on Jun 30, 2000. PJFAX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Nov 2, 1995.
Performance
GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Performance Comparison
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GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GXXIX abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | -10.06% | 3.82% | 10.11% | 15.19% | -26.55% | 81.37% | 29.56% | 36.96% | -6.73% | 20.42% |
PJFAX PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | -14.26% | 14.53% | 48.10% | 52.76% | -37.89% | 15.65% | 55.66% | 45.04% | -1.24% | 36.41% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GXXIX achieves a -10.06% return, which is significantly higher than PJFAX's -14.26% return. Over the past 10 years, GXXIX has underperformed PJFAX with an annualized return of 13.01%, while PJFAX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.50% annualized return.
GXXIX
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -7.99%
- YTD
- -10.06%
- 6M
- -10.18%
- 1Y
- 0.30%
- 3Y*
- 4.65%
- 5Y*
- 8.96%
- 10Y*
- 13.01%
PJFAX
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- -9.01%
- YTD
- -14.26%
- 6M
- -13.47%
- 1Y
- 9.15%
- 3Y*
- 23.36%
- 5Y*
- 10.52%
- 10Y*
- 17.50%
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GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
Both GXXIX and PJFAX have an expense ratio of 0.97%.
Return for Risk
GXXIX vs. PJFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund (GXXIX) and PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX). 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.
| GXXIX | PJFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.05 | 0.41 | -0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.19 | 0.74 | -0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.10 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.08 | 0.34 | -0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.31 | 1.18 | -1.48 |
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
| GXXIX | PJFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.05 | 0.41 | -0.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 | 0.43 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | 0.73 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.59 | 0.48 | +0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between GXXIX and PJFAX is 0.84, 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
GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Dividend Comparison
GXXIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.55%, less than PJFAX's 15.65% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GXXIX abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | 2.55% | 2.30% | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.39% | 59.39% | 14.10% | 9.76% | 12.93% | 10.11% | 12.20% | 5.82% |
PJFAX PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | 15.65% | 13.42% | 24.62% | 7.23% | 2.77% | 14.67% | 9.02% | 16.27% | 6.06% | 5.85% | 4.12% | 6.90% |
Drawdowns
GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GXXIX drawdown since its inception was -33.65%, smaller than the maximum PJFAX drawdown of -64.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GXXIX and PJFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GXXIX | PJFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.65% | -64.07% | +30.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.78% | -17.76% | +5.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.65% | -43.56% | +9.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.65% | -43.56% | +9.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.31% | -17.76% | +4.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.20% | -20.44% | +14.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 5.17% | -2.08% |
Volatility
GXXIX vs. PJFAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund (GXXIX) is 4.14%, while PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX) has a volatility of 5.66%. This indicates that GXXIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PJFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GXXIX | PJFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.14% | 5.66% | -1.52% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.83% | 12.53% | -3.70% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.52% | 22.18% | -5.66% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 27.75% | 24.77% | +2.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.70% | 23.95% | -0.25% |