MXBSX vs. PLTZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund (MXBSX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX).
MXBSX is managed by Great-West. It was launched on Apr 27, 2016. PLTZX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2013.
Performance
MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Performance Comparison
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MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXBSX Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund | -3.81% | 17.70% | 11.16% | 17.79% | -16.61% | 16.82% | 13.96% | 26.31% | -10.30% | 20.41% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | -5.21% | 17.76% | 16.89% | 20.36% | -18.81% | 18.12% | 16.60% | 27.54% | -9.24% | 22.68% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MXBSX achieves a -3.81% return, which is significantly higher than PLTZX's -5.21% return.
MXBSX
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- -8.52%
- YTD
- -3.81%
- 6M
- -1.40%
- 1Y
- 13.32%
- 3Y*
- 11.93%
- 5Y*
- 6.37%
- 10Y*
- —
PLTZX
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- -8.28%
- YTD
- -5.21%
- 6M
- -2.98%
- 1Y
- 12.54%
- 3Y*
- 13.98%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- 10.23%
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MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MXBSX has a 0.12% expense ratio, which is higher than PLTZX's 0.01% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
MXBSX vs. PLTZX — Risk / Return Rank
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MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund (MXBSX) and Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX). 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.
| MXBSX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.85 | 0.81 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 1.24 | +0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.18 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.05 | 0.94 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.74 | 4.59 | +0.16 |
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
| MXBSX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 | 0.81 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.48 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.64 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.63 | -0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between MXBSX and PLTZX is 0.82, 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
MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Dividend Comparison
MXBSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.48%, less than PLTZX's 8.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXBSX Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund | 5.48% | 5.27% | 7.38% | 5.63% | 10.66% | 11.14% | 6.57% | 9.46% | 8.18% | 3.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PLTZX Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | 8.79% | 8.33% | 7.85% | 4.12% | 8.44% | 5.29% | 3.60% | 5.86% | 5.75% | 2.73% | 3.48% | 3.29% |
Drawdowns
MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MXBSX drawdown since its inception was -31.88%, smaller than the maximum PLTZX drawdown of -34.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MXBSX and PLTZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MXBSX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.88% | -34.01% | +2.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.16% | -11.51% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.68% | -26.79% | -2.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -34.01% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.80% | -8.70% | -0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.02% | -4.67% | -1.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.47% | 2.35% | +0.12% |
Volatility
MXBSX vs. PLTZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Great-West Lifetime 2050 Fund (MXBSX) is 4.63%, while Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund (PLTZX) has a volatility of 4.98%. This indicates that MXBSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLTZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MXBSX | PLTZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.63% | 4.98% | -0.35% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.83% | 8.88% | -0.05% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.80% | 15.74% | +0.06% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.83% | 15.38% | +0.45% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.37% | 15.93% | +0.44% |