KLGAX vs. MYIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MainStay WMC Growth Fund (KLGAX) and MainStay WMC International Research Equity Fund (MYIIX).
KLGAX is managed by New York Life. It was launched on Aug 7, 2006. MYIIX is managed by New York Life. It was launched on Sep 28, 2007.
Performance
KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Performance Comparison
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KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KLGAX MainStay WMC Growth Fund | -13.45% | 16.60% | 25.22% | 38.63% | -33.53% | 17.85% | 31.88% | 29.41% | -4.33% | 30.05% |
MYIIX MainStay WMC International Research Equity Fund | -0.87% | 39.10% | 7.56% | 13.56% | -15.94% | 10.65% | 1.75% | 17.15% | -23.31% | 23.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, KLGAX achieves a -13.45% return, which is significantly lower than MYIIX's -0.87% return. Over the past 10 years, KLGAX has outperformed MYIIX with an annualized return of 11.96%, while MYIIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.53% annualized return.
KLGAX
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- -9.06%
- YTD
- -13.45%
- 6M
- -12.22%
- 1Y
- 11.11%
- 3Y*
- 15.65%
- 5Y*
- 6.28%
- 10Y*
- 11.96%
MYIIX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -11.08%
- YTD
- -0.87%
- 6M
- 5.98%
- 1Y
- 29.46%
- 3Y*
- 16.37%
- 5Y*
- 8.52%
- 10Y*
- 6.53%
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KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
KLGAX has a 1.02% expense ratio, which is higher than MYIIX's 0.86% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
KLGAX vs. MYIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MainStay WMC Growth Fund (KLGAX) and MainStay WMC International Research Equity Fund (MYIIX). 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.
| KLGAX | MYIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.51 | 1.86 | -1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.88 | 2.35 | -1.46 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.37 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.48 | 2.18 | -1.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.73 | 9.00 | -7.27 |
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
| KLGAX | MYIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.51 | 1.86 | -1.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.57 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | 0.41 | +0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.41 | 0.16 | +0.25 |
Correlation
The correlation between KLGAX and MYIIX is 0.64, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Dividend Comparison
KLGAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.90%, more than MYIIX's 2.95% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KLGAX MainStay WMC Growth Fund | 3.90% | 3.38% | 3.96% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.57% | 3.69% | 3.43% | 11.10% | 3.85% | 8.73% | 7.55% |
MYIIX MainStay WMC International Research Equity Fund | 2.95% | 2.92% | 1.88% | 2.05% | 1.98% | 2.74% | 2.13% | 10.18% | 6.35% | 1.76% | 3.16% | 0.90% |
Drawdowns
KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum KLGAX drawdown since its inception was -55.04%, smaller than the maximum MYIIX drawdown of -62.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KLGAX and MYIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| KLGAX | MYIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.04% | -62.79% | +7.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.03% | -11.17% | -4.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.29% | -30.71% | -8.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.29% | -44.88% | +5.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.03% | -11.08% | -4.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.54% | -17.33% | +7.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.50% | 3.00% | +1.50% |
Volatility
KLGAX vs. MYIIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MainStay WMC Growth Fund (KLGAX) is 5.53%, while MainStay WMC International Research Equity Fund (MYIIX) has a volatility of 6.13%. This indicates that KLGAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MYIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| KLGAX | MYIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.53% | 6.13% | -0.60% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.21% | 10.12% | +2.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.14% | 15.05% | +7.09% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.52% | 15.01% | +7.51% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.90% | 15.96% | +5.94% |