HSGFX vs. PWLIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Hussman Strategic Growth Fund (HSGFX) and PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund (PWLIX).
HSGFX is managed by Hussman Funds. It was launched on Jul 24, 2000. PWLIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Dec 3, 2014.
Performance
HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Performance Comparison
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HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSGFX Hussman Strategic Growth Fund | 5.80% | 6.24% | -6.99% | -11.60% | 17.33% | -0.23% | 14.52% | -18.87% | 8.78% | -12.72% |
PWLIX PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund | 9.51% | 4.64% | 4.65% | 4.04% | 4.33% | 15.15% | -12.66% | 9.60% | 0.49% | 11.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HSGFX achieves a 5.80% return, which is significantly lower than PWLIX's 9.51% return. Over the past 10 years, HSGFX has underperformed PWLIX with an annualized return of -1.69%, while PWLIX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.83% annualized return.
HSGFX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- 5.24%
- YTD
- 5.80%
- 6M
- 2.66%
- 1Y
- 0.49%
- 3Y*
- -1.32%
- 5Y*
- -0.64%
- 10Y*
- -1.69%
PWLIX
- 1D
- 1.13%
- 1M
- 0.50%
- YTD
- 9.51%
- 6M
- 8.92%
- 1Y
- 6.36%
- 3Y*
- 8.08%
- 5Y*
- 7.13%
- 10Y*
- 5.83%
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HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HSGFX has a 1.15% expense ratio, which is lower than PWLIX's 1.19% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HSGFX vs. PWLIX — Risk / Return Rank
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HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hussman Strategic Growth Fund (HSGFX) and PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund (PWLIX). 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.
| HSGFX | PWLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.09 | 0.79 | -0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.25 | 1.14 | -0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.15 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.14 | 1.38 | -1.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.22 | 2.63 | -2.41 |
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
| HSGFX | PWLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.09 | 0.79 | -0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.06 | 0.81 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.16 | 0.65 | -0.81 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.07 | 0.54 | -0.47 |
Correlation
The correlation between HSGFX and PWLIX is -0.10. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Dividend Comparison
HSGFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.20%, less than PWLIX's 6.07% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSGFX Hussman Strategic Growth Fund | 2.20% | 2.33% | 3.00% | 3.10% | 1.08% | 0.42% | 0.16% | 1.84% | 1.19% | 0.50% | 0.28% | 0.56% |
PWLIX PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund | 6.07% | 6.65% | 4.75% | 5.51% | 14.75% | 11.99% | 7.31% | 6.79% | 0.39% | 10.82% | 4.16% | 3.61% |
Drawdowns
HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HSGFX drawdown since its inception was -60.61%, which is greater than PWLIX's maximum drawdown of -26.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HSGFX and PWLIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HSGFX | PWLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.61% | -26.92% | -33.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.73% | -5.79% | -12.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.42% | -11.74% | -10.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.70% | -26.92% | -7.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -49.60% | 0.00% | -49.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -26.67% | -4.16% | -22.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.35% | 3.03% | +9.32% |
Volatility
HSGFX vs. PWLIX - Volatility Comparison
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund (HSGFX) has a higher volatility of 3.93% compared to PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund (PWLIX) at 2.39%. This indicates that HSGFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PWLIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HSGFX | PWLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.93% | 2.39% | +1.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.42% | 6.03% | +2.39% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.48% | 9.04% | +3.44% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 10.93% | 8.86% | +2.07% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.59% | 8.94% | +1.65% |