LGWIX vs. TSAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Ladenburg Growth Fund (LGWIX) and TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund (TSAIX).
LGWIX is managed by Ladenburg Thalmann. It was launched on Aug 23, 2015. TSAIX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Dec 8, 2011.
Performance
LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Performance Comparison
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LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LGWIX Ladenburg Growth Fund | -3.17% | 11.60% | 4.69% | 18.29% | -17.86% | 16.38% | 14.43% | 22.94% | -8.35% | 15.45% |
TSAIX TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | -5.91% | 20.04% | 15.46% | 22.72% | -19.57% | 17.10% | 19.69% | 27.97% | -11.27% | 22.35% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LGWIX achieves a -3.17% return, which is significantly higher than TSAIX's -5.91% return. Over the past 10 years, LGWIX has underperformed TSAIX with an annualized return of 7.31%, while TSAIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.54% annualized return.
LGWIX
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- -6.51%
- YTD
- -3.17%
- 6M
- -1.48%
- 1Y
- 11.99%
- 3Y*
- 8.27%
- 5Y*
- 4.25%
- 10Y*
- 7.31%
TSAIX
- 1D
- -0.38%
- 1M
- -9.58%
- YTD
- -5.91%
- 6M
- -3.06%
- 1Y
- 15.39%
- 3Y*
- 14.41%
- 5Y*
- 7.42%
- 10Y*
- 10.54%
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LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LGWIX has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is higher than TSAIX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LGWIX vs. TSAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ladenburg Growth Fund (LGWIX) and TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund (TSAIX). 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.
| LGWIX | TSAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.87 | 0.92 | -0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.20 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.06 | 1.08 | -0.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.98 | 4.80 | +0.18 |
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
| LGWIX | TSAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.87 | 0.92 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.46 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.60 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 0.65 | -0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between LGWIX and TSAIX is 0.96, 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
LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Dividend Comparison
LGWIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.73%, less than TSAIX's 7.84% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LGWIX Ladenburg Growth Fund | 4.73% | 4.58% | 0.00% | 3.43% | 1.00% | 2.45% | 0.64% | 1.61% | 1.34% | 0.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TSAIX TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 7.84% | 7.38% | 2.94% | 1.81% | 9.27% | 11.82% | 5.59% | 5.71% | 5.71% | 1.13% | 4.12% | 7.19% |
Drawdowns
LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LGWIX drawdown since its inception was -26.93%, smaller than the maximum TSAIX drawdown of -34.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LGWIX and TSAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LGWIX | TSAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.93% | -34.58% | +7.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.44% | -11.72% | +1.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.79% | -28.28% | +3.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.93% | -34.58% | +7.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.92% | -10.28% | +3.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.47% | -4.96% | -0.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 2.77% | -0.56% |
Volatility
LGWIX vs. TSAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Ladenburg Growth Fund (LGWIX) is 3.70%, while TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund (TSAIX) has a volatility of 5.29%. This indicates that LGWIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TSAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LGWIX | TSAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.70% | 5.29% | -1.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.66% | 9.81% | -2.15% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.57% | 17.09% | -2.52% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.06% | 16.15% | -1.09% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.72% | 17.59% | -2.87% |