PCGTX vs. PYTRX
Compare and contrast key facts about PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Investments (PCGTX) and Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX).
PCGTX is managed by UBS. It was launched on Aug 24, 1995. PYTRX is managed by Putnam. It was launched on Dec 22, 2008.
Performance
PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Performance Comparison
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PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCGTX PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Investments | 2.74% | 7.84% | 0.98% | 5.12% | -13.48% | -0.61% | 5.75% | 6.55% | 0.17% | 2.83% |
PYTRX Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund | -0.26% | 6.98% | 1.81% | 4.35% | -2.17% | -4.78% | 0.83% | 8.90% | -0.01% | 5.53% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PCGTX achieves a 2.74% return, which is significantly higher than PYTRX's -0.26% return. Over the past 10 years, PCGTX has underperformed PYTRX with an annualized return of 1.63%, while PYTRX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.56% annualized return.
PCGTX
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -1.39%
- YTD
- 2.74%
- 6M
- 4.32%
- 1Y
- 7.80%
- 3Y*
- 4.71%
- 5Y*
- 0.32%
- 10Y*
- 1.63%
PYTRX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -1.68%
- YTD
- -0.26%
- 6M
- 0.56%
- 1Y
- 3.96%
- 3Y*
- 3.64%
- 5Y*
- 0.82%
- 10Y*
- 2.56%
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PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PCGTX has a 0.73% expense ratio, which is higher than PYTRX's 0.46% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PCGTX vs. PYTRX — Risk / Return Rank
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PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Investments (PCGTX) and Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX). 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.
| PCGTX | PYTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.43 | 0.99 | +0.44 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.29 | 1.41 | +0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.18 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 1.56 | +1.13 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.64 | 4.96 | +2.68 |
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
| PCGTX | PYTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.43 | 0.99 | +0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.17 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.31 | 0.64 | -0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.97 | 0.58 | +0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between PCGTX and PYTRX is 0.29, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Dividend Comparison
PCGTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.43%, more than PYTRX's 4.02% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCGTX PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Investments | 4.43% | 3.78% | 5.36% | 5.02% | 3.67% | 2.87% | 3.23% | 3.53% | 3.34% | 2.96% | 2.71% | 2.21% |
PYTRX Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund | 4.02% | 4.02% | 4.31% | 4.43% | 4.38% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.02% | 2.49% | 4.76% | 3.40% | 4.96% |
Drawdowns
PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PCGTX drawdown since its inception was -19.34%, which is greater than PYTRX's maximum drawdown of -12.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCGTX and PYTRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCGTX | PYTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.34% | -12.75% | -6.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.10% | -2.86% | -0.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.20% | -12.45% | -6.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.34% | -12.75% | -6.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.57% | -2.15% | +0.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.86% | -2.46% | +0.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.09% | 0.90% | +0.19% |
Volatility
PCGTX vs. PYTRX - Volatility Comparison
PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Investments (PCGTX) has a higher volatility of 2.15% compared to Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX) at 1.81%. This indicates that PCGTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PYTRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PCGTX | PYTRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.15% | 1.81% | +0.34% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.14% | 2.68% | +1.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.23% | 4.28% | +1.95% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.10% | 4.82% | +2.28% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.35% | 3.99% | +1.36% |