PBSIX vs. PGIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund (PBSIX) and Polen Global Growth Fund (PGIIX).
PBSIX is managed by Polen Capital. It was launched on Nov 1, 2017. PGIIX is managed by Polen Capital. It was launched on Dec 29, 2014.
Performance
PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Performance Comparison
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PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PBSIX Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | 2.87% | 12.05% | 3.75% | 21.83% | -42.90% | 16.44% | 50.02% | 21.22% | 1.96% | 1.42% |
PGIIX Polen Global Growth Fund | -15.16% | 1.91% | 16.43% | 31.09% | -31.20% | 17.43% | 23.67% | 35.47% | 2.48% | 0.14% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PBSIX achieves a 2.87% return, which is significantly higher than PGIIX's -15.16% return.
PBSIX
- 1D
- 6.49%
- 1M
- -5.18%
- YTD
- 2.87%
- 6M
- 0.12%
- 1Y
- 28.51%
- 3Y*
- 9.54%
- 5Y*
- -1.08%
- 10Y*
- —
PGIIX
- 1D
- 3.23%
- 1M
- -6.40%
- YTD
- -15.16%
- 6M
- -17.87%
- 1Y
- -8.90%
- 3Y*
- 5.79%
- 5Y*
- 0.62%
- 10Y*
- 9.14%
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PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PBSIX has a 1.26% expense ratio, which is higher than PGIIX's 0.99% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PBSIX vs. PGIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund (PBSIX) and Polen Global Growth Fund (PGIIX). 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.
| PBSIX | PGIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.96 | -0.44 | +1.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.48 | -0.51 | +2.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 0.94 | +0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | -0.46 | +2.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.50 | -1.41 | +6.92 |
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
| PBSIX | PGIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 | -0.44 | +1.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.04 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.48 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.27 | 0.49 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between PBSIX and PGIIX is 0.76, 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
PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Dividend Comparison
PBSIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while PGIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 25.48%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PBSIX Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.60% | 0.11% | 0.48% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PGIIX Polen Global Growth Fund | 25.48% | 21.62% | 7.45% | 0.00% | 1.15% | 2.48% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 1.93% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.09% |
Drawdowns
PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PBSIX drawdown since its inception was -52.49%, which is greater than PGIIX's maximum drawdown of -37.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PBSIX and PGIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PBSIX | PGIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.49% | -37.09% | -15.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.67% | -22.38% | +8.71% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.49% | -37.09% | -15.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -37.09% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.55% | -19.74% | -5.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.76% | -6.94% | -14.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.67% | 7.30% | -2.63% |
Volatility
PBSIX vs. PGIIX - Volatility Comparison
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund (PBSIX) has a higher volatility of 13.06% compared to Polen Global Growth Fund (PGIIX) at 6.94%. This indicates that PBSIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PGIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PBSIX | PGIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 13.06% | 6.94% | +6.12% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.24% | 11.98% | +10.26% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 31.79% | 20.98% | +10.81% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 28.41% | 19.52% | +8.89% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 27.46% | 19.17% | +8.29% |