PJFAX vs. HGOIX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX) and The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX).
PJFAX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Nov 2, 1995. HGOIX is managed by Hartford. It was launched on Feb 19, 2002.
Performance
PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Performance Comparison
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PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PJFAX PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | -11.09% | 14.53% | 48.10% | 52.76% | -37.89% | 15.65% | 55.66% | 45.04% | -1.24% | 36.41% |
HGOIX The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I | -10.11% | 13.52% | 42.27% | 40.98% | -36.87% | 7.59% | 62.12% | 30.28% | -0.78% | 30.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PJFAX achieves a -11.09% return, which is significantly lower than HGOIX's -10.11% return. Over the past 10 years, PJFAX has outperformed HGOIX with an annualized return of 17.93%, while HGOIX has yielded a comparatively lower 14.72% annualized return.
PJFAX
- 1D
- 3.70%
- 1M
- -5.62%
- YTD
- -11.09%
- 6M
- -10.65%
- 1Y
- 12.35%
- 3Y*
- 24.87%
- 5Y*
- 10.87%
- 10Y*
- 17.93%
HGOIX
- 1D
- 4.66%
- 1M
- -5.17%
- YTD
- -10.11%
- 6M
- -10.14%
- 1Y
- 15.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.18%
- 5Y*
- 6.17%
- 10Y*
- 14.72%
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PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PJFAX has a 0.97% expense ratio, which is higher than HGOIX's 0.82% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PJFAX vs. HGOIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX) and The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX). 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.
| PJFAX | HGOIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.59 | 0.68 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.01 | 1.11 | -0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.15 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.73 | 0.91 | -0.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.47 | 3.09 | -0.62 |
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
| PJFAX | HGOIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.59 | 0.68 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.44 | 0.25 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 | 0.63 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.50 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between PJFAX and HGOIX is 0.95, 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
PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Dividend Comparison
PJFAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 15.09%, more than HGOIX's 7.05% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PJFAX PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | 15.09% | 13.42% | 24.62% | 7.23% | 2.77% | 14.67% | 9.02% | 16.27% | 6.06% | 5.85% | 4.12% | 6.90% |
HGOIX The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I | 7.05% | 6.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.80% | 13.21% | 6.01% | 30.76% | 8.69% | 3.76% | 8.81% |
Drawdowns
PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PJFAX drawdown since its inception was -64.07%, which is greater than HGOIX's maximum drawdown of -58.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PJFAX and HGOIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PJFAX | HGOIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.07% | -58.07% | -6.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.76% | -17.71% | -0.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.56% | -44.99% | +1.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.56% | -44.99% | +1.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.72% | -13.88% | -0.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.44% | -12.07% | -8.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.25% | 5.20% | +0.05% |
Volatility
PJFAX vs. HGOIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Jennison Growth Fund (PJFAX) is 6.98%, while The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX) has a volatility of 8.30%. This indicates that PJFAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HGOIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PJFAX | HGOIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.98% | 8.30% | -1.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.06% | 14.82% | -1.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.44% | 24.05% | -1.61% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.81% | 25.14% | -0.33% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.97% | 23.37% | +0.60% |