OPOCX vs. DSCGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Discovery Fund (OPOCX) and DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX).
OPOCX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Sep 11, 1986. DSCGX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Dec 20, 2012.
Performance
OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Performance Comparison
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OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPOCX Invesco Discovery Fund | 6.39% | 16.77% | 22.61% | 17.02% | -31.26% | 14.78% | 50.33% | 36.81% | -4.15% | 29.04% |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | -0.88% | 5.94% | 13.86% | 21.25% | -17.79% | 20.37% | 19.35% | 26.17% | -12.33% | 15.99% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, OPOCX achieves a 6.39% return, which is significantly higher than DSCGX's -0.88% return. Over the past 10 years, OPOCX has outperformed DSCGX with an annualized return of 14.66%, while DSCGX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.69% annualized return.
OPOCX
- 1D
- 5.36%
- 1M
- -6.64%
- YTD
- 6.39%
- 6M
- 11.96%
- 1Y
- 40.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.87%
- 5Y*
- 5.87%
- 10Y*
- 14.66%
DSCGX
- 1D
- 2.99%
- 1M
- -7.22%
- YTD
- -0.88%
- 6M
- -1.02%
- 1Y
- 12.02%
- 3Y*
- 10.42%
- 5Y*
- 4.70%
- 10Y*
- 9.69%
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OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
OPOCX has a 1.01% expense ratio, which is higher than DSCGX's 0.32% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
OPOCX vs. DSCGX — Risk / Return Rank
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DSCGX
OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Discovery Fund (OPOCX) and DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX). 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.
| OPOCX | DSCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.53 | 0.59 | +0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.12 | 1.02 | +1.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.13 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 0.83 | +2.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.39 | 3.06 | +8.33 |
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
| OPOCX | DSCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.53 | 0.59 | +0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 0.45 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.50 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between OPOCX and DSCGX is 0.88, 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
OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Dividend Comparison
OPOCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.61%, more than DSCGX's 0.58% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPOCX Invesco Discovery Fund | 12.61% | 13.41% | 6.86% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.51% | 11.22% | 6.42% | 18.85% | 12.46% | 4.33% | 6.84% |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 0.58% | 0.60% | 0.62% | 0.72% | 4.08% | 3.27% | 0.58% | 1.28% | 5.44% | 1.50% | 1.12% | 1.20% |
Drawdowns
OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum OPOCX drawdown since its inception was -64.17%, which is greater than DSCGX's maximum drawdown of -41.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OPOCX and DSCGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| OPOCX | DSCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.17% | -41.44% | -22.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.39% | -13.40% | +0.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.27% | -31.32% | -11.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.27% | -41.44% | -1.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.64% | -8.33% | +1.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.94% | -7.28% | -11.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 3.62% | -0.29% |
Volatility
OPOCX vs. DSCGX - Volatility Comparison
Invesco Discovery Fund (OPOCX) has a higher volatility of 12.58% compared to DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX) at 6.43%. This indicates that OPOCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DSCGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| OPOCX | DSCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 12.58% | 6.43% | +6.15% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.74% | 12.44% | +7.30% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 27.27% | 21.59% | +5.68% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.25% | 20.47% | +4.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.67% | 21.77% | +2.90% |