PLTNX vs. LTIUX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX).
PLTNX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014. LTIUX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2008.
Performance
PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Performance Comparison
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PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLTNX Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund | -1.70% | 19.89% | 17.25% | 20.33% | -18.49% | 19.70% | 15.78% | 26.17% | -9.84% | 21.03% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | -1.66% | 14.26% | 14.13% | 16.51% | -17.48% | 14.07% | 15.70% | 23.48% | -7.37% | 19.69% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with PLTNX having a -1.70% return and LTIUX slightly higher at -1.66%. Over the past 10 years, PLTNX has outperformed LTIUX with an annualized return of 10.80%, while LTIUX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.91% annualized return.
PLTNX
- 1D
- 2.96%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -1.70%
- 6M
- 0.75%
- 1Y
- 19.23%
- 3Y*
- 15.98%
- 5Y*
- 8.62%
- 10Y*
- 10.80%
LTIUX
- 1D
- 2.11%
- 1M
- -3.97%
- YTD
- -1.66%
- 6M
- -0.15%
- 1Y
- 11.84%
- 3Y*
- 12.40%
- 5Y*
- 6.02%
- 10Y*
- 8.91%
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PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PLTNX has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is higher than LTIUX's 0.01% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
PLTNX vs. LTIUX — Risk / Return Rank
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PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX). 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.
| PLTNX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.21 | 1.08 | +0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.81 | 1.61 | +0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.23 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.67 | 1.46 | +0.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.28 | 6.81 | +1.47 |
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
| PLTNX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.21 | 1.08 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.56 | 0.51 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 0.72 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.62 | 0.45 | +0.17 |
Correlation
The correlation between PLTNX and LTIUX is 0.98, 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
PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Dividend Comparison
PLTNX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.67%, less than LTIUX's 9.18% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLTNX Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund | 4.67% | 4.59% | 4.40% | 2.84% | 9.11% | 4.23% | 3.11% | 3.47% | 4.68% | 2.21% | 1.99% | 1.63% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 9.18% | 9.03% | 9.46% | 4.17% | 7.50% | 7.06% | 5.35% | 7.28% | 7.75% | 5.46% | 4.28% | 5.59% |
Drawdowns
PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PLTNX drawdown since its inception was -32.71%, smaller than the maximum LTIUX drawdown of -49.65%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLTNX and LTIUX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PLTNX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.71% | -49.65% | +16.94% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.90% | -8.44% | -3.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.48% | -24.23% | -1.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.71% | -28.12% | -4.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.96% | -4.60% | -1.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.83% | -6.76% | +1.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.39% | 1.80% | +0.59% |
Volatility
PLTNX vs. LTIUX - Volatility Comparison
Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund (PLTNX) has a higher volatility of 6.01% compared to Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX) at 4.44%. This indicates that PLTNX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than LTIUX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PLTNX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.01% | 4.44% | +1.57% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.53% | 6.70% | +2.83% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.43% | 11.29% | +5.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.45% | 11.83% | +3.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.80% | 12.47% | +3.33% |