LKEQX vs. AQEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) and LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund (AQEIX).
LKEQX is managed by LKCM. It was launched on Jan 3, 1996. AQEIX is managed by LKCM. It was launched on Jul 11, 2005.
Performance
LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Performance Comparison
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LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LKEQX LKCM Equity Fund | -0.96% | 10.39% | 14.37% | 12.65% | -15.50% | 22.50% | 22.79% | 29.85% | -3.30% | 21.69% |
AQEIX LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -2.37% | 6.72% | 13.29% | 14.08% | -18.24% | 25.35% | 24.23% | 30.51% | -8.03% | 20.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LKEQX achieves a -0.96% return, which is significantly higher than AQEIX's -2.37% return. Over the past 10 years, LKEQX has outperformed AQEIX with an annualized return of 11.65%, while AQEIX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.40% annualized return.
LKEQX
- 1D
- 2.70%
- 1M
- -6.48%
- YTD
- -0.96%
- 6M
- -2.23%
- 1Y
- 14.19%
- 3Y*
- 11.14%
- 5Y*
- 6.39%
- 10Y*
- 11.65%
AQEIX
- 1D
- 1.94%
- 1M
- -4.79%
- YTD
- -2.37%
- 6M
- -3.34%
- 1Y
- 6.67%
- 3Y*
- 9.65%
- 5Y*
- 5.11%
- 10Y*
- 10.40%
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LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LKEQX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than AQEIX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LKEQX vs. AQEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) and LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund (AQEIX). 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.
| LKEQX | AQEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.85 | 0.42 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.29 | 0.72 | +0.58 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.10 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.21 | 0.60 | +0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.11 | 2.76 | +2.35 |
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
| LKEQX | AQEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 | 0.42 | +0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.41 | 0.31 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 | 0.57 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.39 | +0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between LKEQX and AQEIX is 0.94, 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
LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Dividend Comparison
LKEQX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.36%, more than AQEIX's 6.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LKEQX LKCM Equity Fund | 8.36% | 8.28% | 6.82% | 1.46% | 5.50% | 6.83% | 5.60% | 4.44% | 7.75% | 4.87% | 6.61% | 2.86% |
AQEIX LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | 6.12% | 5.98% | 7.90% | 2.63% | 6.05% | 12.61% | 6.73% | 10.98% | 23.36% | 8.24% | 7.92% | 7.69% |
Drawdowns
LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LKEQX drawdown since its inception was -48.52%, smaller than the maximum AQEIX drawdown of -54.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LKEQX and AQEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LKEQX | AQEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.52% | -54.20% | +5.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.43% | -13.29% | +0.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.63% | -24.51% | +1.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.15% | -33.65% | +3.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.48% | -5.15% | -1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.82% | -8.75% | +1.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 2.88% | +0.07% |
Volatility
LKEQX vs. AQEIX - Volatility Comparison
LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) has a higher volatility of 5.20% compared to LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund (AQEIX) at 4.28%. This indicates that LKEQX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AQEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LKEQX | AQEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.20% | 4.28% | +0.92% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.23% | 8.47% | +0.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.29% | 17.25% | +0.04% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.53% | 16.60% | -1.07% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.75% | 18.18% | -1.43% |