NALFX vs. VMVFX
Compare and contrast key facts about New Alternatives Fund (NALFX) and Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares (VMVFX).
NALFX is managed by New Alternatives. It was launched on Sep 2, 1982. VMVFX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Dec 12, 2013.
Performance
NALFX vs. VMVFX - Performance Comparison
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NALFX vs. VMVFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NALFX New Alternatives Fund | 8.31% | 28.13% | -6.03% | -2.49% | -15.87% | -4.78% | 61.74% | 36.98% | -6.91% | 21.24% |
VMVFX Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares | 2.85% | 12.74% | 13.38% | 7.82% | -4.48% | 23.74% | -3.99% | 23.28% | -1.79% | 15.93% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NALFX achieves a 8.31% return, which is significantly higher than VMVFX's 2.85% return. Over the past 10 years, NALFX has outperformed VMVFX with an annualized return of 10.36%, while VMVFX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.14% annualized return.
NALFX
- 1D
- 2.50%
- 1M
- -2.56%
- YTD
- 8.31%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 31.32%
- 3Y*
- 6.67%
- 5Y*
- 0.93%
- 10Y*
- 10.36%
VMVFX
- 1D
- 1.12%
- 1M
- -4.98%
- YTD
- 2.85%
- 6M
- 4.18%
- 1Y
- 9.22%
- 3Y*
- 11.81%
- 5Y*
- 10.02%
- 10Y*
- 9.14%
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NALFX vs. VMVFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NALFX has a 0.89% expense ratio, which is higher than VMVFX's 0.21% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NALFX vs. VMVFX — Risk / Return Rank
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NALFX vs. VMVFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for New Alternatives Fund (NALFX) and Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares (VMVFX). 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.
| NALFX | VMVFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.93 | 0.93 | +1.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.46 | 1.34 | +1.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.20 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.88 | 1.29 | +1.59 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.04 | 6.16 | +4.88 |
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
| NALFX | VMVFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.93 | 0.93 | +1.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.94 | -0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.58 | 0.73 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.42 | 0.79 | -0.37 |
Correlation
The correlation between NALFX and VMVFX is 0.62, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
NALFX vs. VMVFX - Dividend Comparison
NALFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.08%, less than VMVFX's 9.70% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NALFX New Alternatives Fund | 1.08% | 1.17% | 2.04% | 4.47% | 4.63% | 5.14% | 4.93% | 5.55% | 6.62% | 4.16% | 3.71% | 1.71% |
VMVFX Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares | 9.70% | 9.98% | 3.77% | 3.05% | 4.96% | 12.73% | 2.02% | 5.12% | 7.27% | 2.30% | 2.71% | 3.22% |
Drawdowns
NALFX vs. VMVFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NALFX drawdown since its inception was -59.67%, which is greater than VMVFX's maximum drawdown of -33.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NALFX and VMVFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NALFX | VMVFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.67% | -33.09% | -26.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.60% | -7.96% | -2.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.03% | -13.02% | -25.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.35% | -33.09% | -9.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.33% | -4.98% | -2.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.89% | -2.84% | -12.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.76% | 1.66% | +1.10% |
Volatility
NALFX vs. VMVFX - Volatility Comparison
New Alternatives Fund (NALFX) has a higher volatility of 7.09% compared to Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares (VMVFX) at 2.93%. This indicates that NALFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VMVFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NALFX | VMVFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.09% | 2.93% | +4.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.83% | 4.99% | +5.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.45% | 10.06% | +6.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.72% | 10.76% | +6.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.92% | 12.49% | +5.43% |