PGWCX vs. ASHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX) and Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund (ASHIX).
PGWCX is managed by Allianz. It was launched on Feb 24, 1984. ASHIX is managed by Allianz. It was launched on Oct 3, 2011.
Performance
PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Performance Comparison
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PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGWCX Virtus Focused Growth Fund | -10.48% | 19.31% | 52.99% | 52.26% | -34.89% | 19.61% | 47.57% | 32.96% | -6.82% | 30.45% |
ASHIX Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund | -0.51% | 6.61% | 7.61% | 12.55% | -5.21% | 5.35% | 6.00% | 7.97% | -0.03% | 4.27% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PGWCX achieves a -10.48% return, which is significantly lower than ASHIX's -0.51% return. Over the past 10 years, PGWCX has outperformed ASHIX with an annualized return of 16.85%, while ASHIX has yielded a comparatively lower 5.18% annualized return.
PGWCX
- 1D
- 4.26%
- 1M
- -6.24%
- YTD
- -10.48%
- 6M
- -8.72%
- 1Y
- 17.24%
- 3Y*
- 28.31%
- 5Y*
- 13.53%
- 10Y*
- 16.85%
ASHIX
- 1D
- 0.45%
- 1M
- -1.04%
- YTD
- -0.51%
- 6M
- 0.55%
- 1Y
- 5.21%
- 3Y*
- 7.73%
- 5Y*
- 4.58%
- 10Y*
- 5.18%
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PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PGWCX has a 1.70% expense ratio, which is higher than ASHIX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PGWCX vs. ASHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX) and Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund (ASHIX). 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.
| PGWCX | ASHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.78 | 1.87 | -1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.29 | 2.69 | -1.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.45 | -0.27 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.11 | 2.04 | -0.94 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.13 | 9.25 | -5.11 |
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
| PGWCX | ASHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 | 1.87 | -1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.51 | 1.36 | -0.84 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 1.25 | -0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.60 | 1.36 | -0.76 |
Correlation
The correlation between PGWCX and ASHIX is 0.37, 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
PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Dividend Comparison
PGWCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 15.50%, more than ASHIX's 6.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGWCX Virtus Focused Growth Fund | 15.50% | 13.87% | 24.05% | 6.02% | 15.19% | 41.55% | 15.72% | 23.03% | 20.78% | 1.92% | 3.51% | 9.18% |
ASHIX Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund | 6.13% | 6.68% | 7.01% | 6.45% | 6.22% | 5.53% | 5.95% | 5.41% | 5.64% | 5.02% | 5.36% | 6.44% |
Drawdowns
PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PGWCX drawdown since its inception was -67.19%, which is greater than ASHIX's maximum drawdown of -19.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PGWCX and ASHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PGWCX | ASHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.19% | -19.54% | -47.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.31% | -2.59% | -13.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.09% | -9.33% | -29.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.09% | -19.54% | -19.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.74% | -1.18% | -11.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.93% | -0.99% | -16.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.36% | 0.57% | +3.79% |
Volatility
PGWCX vs. ASHIX - Volatility Comparison
Virtus Focused Growth Fund (PGWCX) has a higher volatility of 7.44% compared to Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund (ASHIX) at 1.04%. This indicates that PGWCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ASHIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PGWCX | ASHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.44% | 1.04% | +6.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.01% | 1.86% | +11.15% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.31% | 2.88% | +20.43% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 26.61% | 3.39% | +23.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.39% | 4.14% | +20.25% |