PADLX vs. LTIUX
Compare and contrast key facts about Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund (PADLX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX).
PADLX is managed by Putnam. It was launched on Dec 30, 2019. LTIUX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2008.
Performance
PADLX vs. LTIUX - Performance Comparison
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PADLX vs. LTIUX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PADLX Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | -0.28% | 10.83% | 8.34% | 11.01% | -12.54% | 2.93% | 7.84% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | -1.66% | 14.26% | 14.13% | 16.51% | -17.48% | 14.07% | 14.94% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PADLX achieves a -0.28% return, which is significantly higher than LTIUX's -1.66% return.
PADLX
- 1D
- 0.55%
- 1M
- -2.39%
- YTD
- -0.28%
- 6M
- 1.83%
- 1Y
- 9.84%
- 3Y*
- 8.76%
- 5Y*
- 3.42%
- 10Y*
- —
LTIUX
- 1D
- 2.11%
- 1M
- -3.97%
- YTD
- -1.66%
- 6M
- -0.15%
- 1Y
- 11.84%
- 3Y*
- 12.40%
- 5Y*
- 6.02%
- 10Y*
- 8.91%
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PADLX vs. LTIUX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PADLX has a 0.22% expense ratio, which is higher than LTIUX'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
PADLX vs. LTIUX — Risk / Return Rank
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PADLX vs. LTIUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund (PADLX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX). 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.
| PADLX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.75 | 1.08 | +0.67 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.46 | 1.61 | +0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.23 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 1.46 | +0.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.78 | 6.81 | +2.97 |
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
| PADLX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.75 | 1.08 | +0.67 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.51 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.72 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.55 | 0.45 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between PADLX and LTIUX is 0.87, 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
PADLX vs. LTIUX - Dividend Comparison
PADLX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.74%, less than LTIUX's 9.18% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PADLX Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 4.74% | 5.03% | 3.71% | 2.91% | 1.01% | 1.45% | 1.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 9.18% | 9.03% | 9.46% | 4.17% | 7.50% | 7.06% | 5.35% | 7.28% | 7.75% | 5.46% | 4.28% | 5.59% |
Drawdowns
PADLX vs. LTIUX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PADLX drawdown since its inception was -18.87%, smaller than the maximum LTIUX drawdown of -49.65%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PADLX and LTIUX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PADLX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.87% | -49.65% | +30.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.65% | -8.44% | +3.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.87% | -24.23% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -28.12% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.93% | -4.60% | +1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.95% | -6.76% | +1.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.06% | 1.80% | -0.74% |
Volatility
PADLX vs. LTIUX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund (PADLX) is 2.05%, while Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX) has a volatility of 4.44%. This indicates that PADLX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LTIUX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PADLX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.05% | 4.44% | -2.39% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.27% | 6.70% | -3.43% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 5.82% | 11.29% | -5.47% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.63% | 11.83% | -5.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.56% | 12.47% | -4.91% |