PLJIX vs. PLGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal LifeTime 2065 (PLJIX) and Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX).
PLJIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Sep 5, 2017. PLGIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Dec 6, 2000.
Performance
PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Performance Comparison
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PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLJIX Principal LifeTime 2065 | -5.23% | 17.76% | 15.83% | 20.27% | -18.82% | 18.18% | 16.87% | 27.36% | -9.36% | 7.78% |
PLGIX Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I | -14.91% | 11.59% | 83.01% | 40.40% | -34.05% | 21.49% | 36.06% | 34.89% | 3.44% | 9.04% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PLJIX achieves a -5.23% return, which is significantly higher than PLGIX's -14.91% return.
PLJIX
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- -8.32%
- YTD
- -5.23%
- 6M
- -3.02%
- 1Y
- 12.48%
- 3Y*
- 13.60%
- 5Y*
- 7.16%
- 10Y*
- —
PLGIX
- 1D
- -0.29%
- 1M
- -8.82%
- YTD
- -14.91%
- 6M
- -15.13%
- 1Y
- 3.34%
- 3Y*
- 29.30%
- 5Y*
- 14.11%
- 10Y*
- 17.78%
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PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PLJIX has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is lower than PLGIX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PLJIX vs. PLGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal LifeTime 2065 (PLJIX) and Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX). 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.
| PLJIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.80 | 0.16 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.24 | 0.40 | +0.84 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.05 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.94 | 0.04 | +0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.57 | 0.14 | +4.44 |
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
| PLJIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 | 0.16 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.70 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.57 | 0.41 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between PLJIX and PLGIX is 0.89, 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
PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Dividend Comparison
PLJIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.25%, less than PLGIX's 16.99% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLJIX Principal LifeTime 2065 | 7.25% | 6.88% | 6.05% | 3.59% | 6.54% | 3.83% | 2.45% | 3.83% | 3.34% | 1.87% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PLGIX Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I | 16.99% | 14.45% | 63.77% | 5.99% | 11.57% | 11.34% | 7.03% | 8.01% | 16.41% | 7.05% | 4.64% | 12.51% |
Drawdowns
PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PLJIX drawdown since its inception was -34.13%, smaller than the maximum PLGIX drawdown of -55.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLJIX and PLGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PLJIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.13% | -55.43% | +21.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.48% | -18.32% | +6.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.81% | -40.63% | +13.82% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -40.63% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.72% | -18.32% | +9.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.69% | -13.31% | +7.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.35% | 5.45% | -3.10% |
Volatility
PLJIX vs. PLGIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal LifeTime 2065 (PLJIX) is 4.98%, while Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) has a volatility of 5.47%. This indicates that PLJIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PLJIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.98% | 5.47% | -0.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.89% | 11.68% | -2.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.75% | 21.30% | -5.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.32% | 30.09% | -14.77% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.77% | 25.38% | -8.61% |