LTRIX vs. TRRCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund (LTRIX) and T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund (TRRCX).
LTRIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2008. TRRCX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Sep 29, 2002.
Performance
LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Performance Comparison
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LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTRIX Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | -1.44% | 16.69% | 16.90% | 19.40% | -18.51% | 16.55% | 16.33% | 25.81% | -8.34% | 21.38% |
TRRCX T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund | -0.07% | 8.23% | 10.73% | 16.36% | -16.89% | 13.70% | 15.90% | 22.50% | -6.36% | 19.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LTRIX achieves a -1.44% return, which is significantly lower than TRRCX's -0.07% return. Over the past 10 years, LTRIX has outperformed TRRCX with an annualized return of 10.16%, while TRRCX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.19% annualized return.
LTRIX
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- -2.59%
- YTD
- -1.44%
- 6M
- 0.15%
- 1Y
- 14.44%
- 3Y*
- 14.87%
- 5Y*
- 7.50%
- 10Y*
- 10.16%
TRRCX
- 1D
- 0.65%
- 1M
- -2.70%
- YTD
- -0.07%
- 6M
- -3.72%
- 1Y
- 6.61%
- 3Y*
- 9.79%
- 5Y*
- 4.55%
- 10Y*
- 8.19%
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LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LTRIX has a 0.01% expense ratio, which is lower than TRRCX's 0.59% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LTRIX vs. TRRCX — Risk / Return Rank
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LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund (LTRIX) and T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund (TRRCX). 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.
| LTRIX | TRRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.05 | 0.60 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.58 | 0.87 | +0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.14 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 0.73 | +0.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.93 | 2.51 | +4.42 |
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
| LTRIX | TRRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.05 | 0.60 | +0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.41 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 0.67 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.45 | 0.56 | -0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between LTRIX and TRRCX is 0.97, 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
LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Dividend Comparison
LTRIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.44%, while TRRCX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTRIX Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 9.44% | 9.31% | 9.40% | 4.25% | 8.71% | 6.75% | 4.62% | 6.93% | 7.50% | 4.57% | 4.48% | 5.42% |
TRRCX T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.38% | 6.16% | 12.05% | 9.43% | 5.45% | 5.44% | 8.83% | 3.82% | 2.66% | 3.76% |
Drawdowns
LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LTRIX drawdown since its inception was -51.39%, roughly equal to the maximum TRRCX drawdown of -52.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LTRIX and TRRCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LTRIX | TRRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.39% | -52.28% | +0.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.04% | -7.93% | -0.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.25% | -24.07% | -2.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.56% | -28.55% | -3.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.88% | -5.62% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.26% | -6.11% | -1.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.25% | 2.62% | -0.37% |
Volatility
LTRIX vs. TRRCX - Volatility Comparison
Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund (LTRIX) has a higher volatility of 5.35% compared to T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund (TRRCX) at 4.05%. This indicates that LTRIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TRRCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LTRIX | TRRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.35% | 4.05% | +1.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.49% | 8.03% | +0.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.53% | 11.95% | +2.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.56% | 11.32% | +3.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.79% | 12.23% | +2.56% |