HABDX vs. VTINX
Compare and contrast key facts about Harbor Core Plus Fund (HABDX) and Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX).
HABDX is managed by Harbor. It was launched on Dec 29, 1987. VTINX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Oct 27, 2003.
Performance
HABDX vs. VTINX - Performance Comparison
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HABDX vs. VTINX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HABDX Harbor Core Plus Fund | -0.23% | 7.28% | 2.56% | 6.70% | -13.23% | -0.64% | 8.88% | 8.42% | -0.20% | 4.89% |
VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund | -1.40% | 11.31% | 6.66% | 10.66% | -12.75% | 5.24% | 10.02% | 13.16% | -1.98% | 7.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HABDX achieves a -0.23% return, which is significantly higher than VTINX's -1.40% return. Over the past 10 years, HABDX has underperformed VTINX with an annualized return of 2.30%, while VTINX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.84% annualized return.
HABDX
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- -2.12%
- YTD
- -0.23%
- 6M
- 0.66%
- 1Y
- 4.23%
- 3Y*
- 4.24%
- 5Y*
- 0.76%
- 10Y*
- 2.30%
VTINX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -3.96%
- YTD
- -1.40%
- 6M
- 0.13%
- 1Y
- 8.28%
- 3Y*
- 7.52%
- 5Y*
- 3.51%
- 10Y*
- 4.84%
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HABDX vs. VTINX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HABDX has a 0.38% expense ratio, which is higher than VTINX's 0.08% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HABDX vs. VTINX — Risk / Return Rank
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HABDX vs. VTINX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Harbor Core Plus Fund (HABDX) and Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX). 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.
| HABDX | VTINX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 1.54 | -0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.52 | 2.18 | -0.66 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.31 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.87 | 1.98 | -0.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.46 | 8.44 | -2.99 |
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
| HABDX | VTINX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 1.54 | -0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.13 | 0.59 | -0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | 0.85 | -0.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.33 | 0.89 | +0.44 |
Correlation
The correlation between HABDX and VTINX is 0.36, 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
HABDX vs. VTINX - Dividend Comparison
HABDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.28%, less than VTINX's 5.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HABDX Harbor Core Plus Fund | 4.28% | 4.65% | 4.46% | 4.24% | 3.41% | 3.12% | 3.27% | 3.19% | 3.08% | 3.41% | 3.86% | 5.40% |
VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund | 5.10% | 5.02% | 5.89% | 4.01% | 3.08% | 8.63% | 3.42% | 2.62% | 4.19% | 1.56% | 2.27% | 3.53% |
Drawdowns
HABDX vs. VTINX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HABDX drawdown since its inception was -17.94%, smaller than the maximum VTINX drawdown of -19.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HABDX and VTINX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HABDX | VTINX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.94% | -19.96% | +2.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.64% | -4.14% | +1.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.94% | -17.02% | -0.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.94% | -17.02% | -0.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.12% | -3.96% | +1.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.87% | -2.21% | +0.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.91% | 0.97% | -0.06% |
Volatility
HABDX vs. VTINX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Harbor Core Plus Fund (HABDX) is 1.49%, while Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX) has a volatility of 2.23%. This indicates that HABDX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VTINX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HABDX | VTINX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.49% | 2.23% | -0.74% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.46% | 3.47% | -1.01% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.19% | 5.53% | -1.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.65% | 6.00% | -0.35% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.82% | 5.68% | -0.86% |