MXVIX vs. DFIEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund (MXVIX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX).
MXVIX is managed by Great-West. It was launched on Sep 8, 2003. DFIEX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Sep 15, 2005.
Performance
MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Performance Comparison
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MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXVIX Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund | -4.44% | 17.30% | 24.31% | 25.57% | -18.56% | 29.04% | 16.96% | 30.84% | -5.32% | 21.05% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 2.80% | 36.18% | 3.99% | 17.50% | -13.51% | 13.85% | 7.73% | 21.70% | -17.41% | 28.04% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MXVIX achieves a -4.44% return, which is significantly lower than DFIEX's 2.80% return. Over the past 10 years, MXVIX has outperformed DFIEX with an annualized return of 13.12%, while DFIEX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.64% annualized return.
MXVIX
- 1D
- 2.92%
- 1M
- -5.06%
- YTD
- -4.44%
- 6M
- -2.36%
- 1Y
- 16.78%
- 3Y*
- 17.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.49%
- 10Y*
- 13.12%
DFIEX
- 1D
- 3.02%
- 1M
- -6.42%
- YTD
- 2.80%
- 6M
- 8.00%
- 1Y
- 30.46%
- 3Y*
- 16.74%
- 5Y*
- 9.40%
- 10Y*
- 9.64%
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MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MXVIX has a 0.51% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIEX's 0.24% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MXVIX vs. DFIEX — Risk / Return Rank
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MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund (MXVIX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX). 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.
| MXVIX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.94 | 1.95 | -1.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.51 | 2.55 | -1.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.39 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.25 | 2.57 | -1.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.89 | 10.07 | -4.19 |
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
| MXVIX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.94 | 1.95 | -1.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 | 0.60 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 0.59 | +0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.45 | 0.35 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between MXVIX and DFIEX is 0.77, 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
MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Dividend Comparison
MXVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.40%, less than DFIEX's 3.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MXVIX Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.40% | 0.38% | 0.95% | 5.22% | 1.25% | 4.97% | 8.27% | 5.11% | 10.56% | 2.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 3.14% | 3.22% | 3.42% | 3.36% | 2.88% | 2.98% | 1.77% | 2.90% | 2.95% | 2.49% | 2.76% | 4.20% |
Drawdowns
MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MXVIX drawdown since its inception was -58.12%, smaller than the maximum DFIEX drawdown of -62.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MXVIX and DFIEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MXVIX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.12% | -62.22% | +4.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.13% | -11.01% | -1.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.74% | -28.66% | +3.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.82% | -41.04% | +7.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.29% | -7.75% | +1.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.74% | -12.26% | +3.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.92% | 2.81% | +0.11% |
Volatility
MXVIX vs. DFIEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund (MXVIX) is 5.33%, while DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX) has a volatility of 7.09%. This indicates that MXVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFIEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MXVIX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.33% | 7.09% | -1.76% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.52% | 10.45% | -0.93% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.39% | 15.90% | +3.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.21% | 15.65% | +1.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.20% | 16.35% | +1.85% |