MXSHX vs. IOEZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Great-West SecureFoundation Balanced Fund (MXSHX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX).
MXSHX is managed by Great-West. It was launched on Nov 12, 2009. IOEZX is managed by ICON Funds. It was launched on May 9, 2004.
Performance
MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Performance Comparison
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MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXSHX Great-West SecureFoundation Balanced Fund | -1.95% | 12.78% | 7.76% | 13.40% | -14.56% | 11.15% | 13.55% | 18.39% | -7.74% | 12.83% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | 14.29% | 6.12% | 3.82% | -13.56% | 24.15% | 3.16% | 27.70% | -10.11% | 13.59% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MXSHX achieves a -1.95% return, which is significantly lower than IOEZX's 8.64% return. Over the past 10 years, MXSHX has underperformed IOEZX with an annualized return of 6.30%, while IOEZX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.27% annualized return.
MXSHX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -6.15%
- YTD
- -1.95%
- 6M
- -0.07%
- 1Y
- 10.92%
- 3Y*
- 8.92%
- 5Y*
- 4.36%
- 10Y*
- 6.30%
IOEZX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -4.99%
- YTD
- 8.64%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.13%
- 5Y*
- 4.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
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MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MXSHX has a 0.53% expense ratio, which is lower than IOEZX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MXSHX vs. IOEZX — Risk / Return Rank
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MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Great-West SecureFoundation Balanced Fund (MXSHX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX). 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.
| MXSHX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 1.28 | -0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 1.84 | -0.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.25 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 1.62 | -0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.60 | 6.69 | -1.09 |
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
| MXSHX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.03 | 1.28 | -0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 | 0.35 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.50 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.48 | 0.39 | +0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between MXSHX and IOEZX is 0.78, 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
MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Dividend Comparison
MXSHX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.64%, more than IOEZX's 2.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXSHX Great-West SecureFoundation Balanced Fund | 3.64% | 3.57% | 7.40% | 3.48% | 6.32% | 8.80% | 5.40% | 7.08% | 6.39% | 1.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 2.50% | 3.56% | 4.32% | 3.75% | 13.63% | 12.92% | 3.68% | 4.74% | 3.80% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 4.24% |
Drawdowns
MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MXSHX drawdown since its inception was -23.44%, smaller than the maximum IOEZX drawdown of -56.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MXSHX and IOEZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MXSHX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.44% | -56.15% | +32.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.86% | -11.71% | +3.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.44% | -21.47% | -1.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.44% | -38.12% | +14.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.40% | -4.99% | -1.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.04% | -8.64% | +4.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.80% | 2.84% | -1.04% |
Volatility
MXSHX vs. IOEZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Great-West SecureFoundation Balanced Fund (MXSHX) is 3.66%, while ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX) has a volatility of 4.25%. This indicates that MXSHX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IOEZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MXSHX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.66% | 4.25% | -0.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.18% | 8.69% | -2.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 10.78% | 15.56% | -4.78% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 11.16% | 13.90% | -2.74% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 11.15% | 16.44% | -5.29% |