PERI vs. GWPAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) and American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX).
GWPAX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on May 18, 2012.
Performance
PERI vs. GWPAX - Performance Comparison
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PERI vs. GWPAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERI Perion Network Ltd. | 2.51% | 13.11% | -72.56% | 22.02% | 5.20% | 88.92% | 104.66% | 139.23% | -15.86% | -27.46% |
GWPAX American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A | -5.63% | 20.47% | 20.17% | 28.76% | -26.97% | 18.59% | 25.34% | 27.19% | -6.59% | 25.12% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PERI achieves a 2.51% return, which is significantly higher than GWPAX's -5.63% return. Over the past 10 years, PERI has underperformed GWPAX with an annualized return of 4.95%, while GWPAX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.87% annualized return.
PERI
- 1D
- -1.70%
- 1M
- 12.36%
- YTD
- 2.51%
- 6M
- 3.92%
- 1Y
- 19.32%
- 3Y*
- -37.16%
- 5Y*
- -11.79%
- 10Y*
- 4.95%
GWPAX
- 1D
- 3.37%
- 1M
- -6.92%
- YTD
- -5.63%
- 6M
- -3.30%
- 1Y
- 19.12%
- 3Y*
- 17.31%
- 5Y*
- 7.65%
- 10Y*
- 11.87%
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Return for Risk
PERI vs. GWPAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PERI vs. GWPAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) and American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX). 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.
| PERI | GWPAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.46 | 1.05 | -0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.00 | 1.60 | -0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.23 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.72 | 1.65 | -0.93 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.33 | 6.68 | -5.35 |
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
| PERI | GWPAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.46 | 1.05 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.22 | 0.42 | -0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.08 | 0.66 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.04 | 0.68 | -0.72 |
Correlation
The correlation between PERI and GWPAX is 0.39, 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
PERI vs. GWPAX - Dividend Comparison
PERI has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GWPAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.09%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERI Perion Network Ltd. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GWPAX American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A | 6.09% | 5.75% | 5.83% | 1.61% | 9.94% | 3.42% | 3.42% | 5.77% | 6.19% | 3.39% | 4.36% | 4.84% |
Drawdowns
PERI vs. GWPAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PERI drawdown since its inception was -95.14%, which is greater than GWPAX's maximum drawdown of -34.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PERI and GWPAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PERI | GWPAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.14% | -34.15% | -60.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -28.52% | -11.78% | -16.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -83.08% | -34.15% | -48.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -83.08% | -34.15% | -48.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -77.73% | -8.81% | -68.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -56.22% | -5.77% | -50.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 15.49% | 2.91% | +12.58% |
Volatility
PERI vs. GWPAX - Volatility Comparison
Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) has a higher volatility of 11.48% compared to American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) at 6.61%. This indicates that PERI's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GWPAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PERI | GWPAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 11.48% | 6.61% | +4.87% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 24.38% | 11.28% | +13.10% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 42.02% | 18.89% | +23.13% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 53.73% | 18.17% | +35.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 58.85% | 17.95% | +40.90% |