PPVIX vs. AVALX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) and Aegis Value Fund (AVALX).
PPVIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Jun 1, 2004. AVALX is managed by Aegis. It was launched on May 15, 1998.
Performance
PPVIX vs. AVALX - Performance Comparison
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PPVIX vs. AVALX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPVIX Principal SmallCap Value Fund II | 2.19% | 8.18% | 16.09% | 20.00% | -9.20% | 32.00% | 3.61% | 23.19% | -14.74% | 6.94% |
AVALX Aegis Value Fund | 13.53% | 67.06% | 8.29% | 13.11% | 10.50% | 37.67% | 18.89% | 25.67% | -16.95% | 17.37% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PPVIX achieves a 2.19% return, which is significantly lower than AVALX's 13.53% return. Over the past 10 years, PPVIX has underperformed AVALX with an annualized return of 10.28%, while AVALX has yielded a comparatively higher 21.54% annualized return.
PPVIX
- 1D
- -0.34%
- 1M
- -6.03%
- YTD
- 2.19%
- 6M
- 5.85%
- 1Y
- 18.37%
- 3Y*
- 14.18%
- 5Y*
- 9.16%
- 10Y*
- 10.28%
AVALX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -4.89%
- YTD
- 13.53%
- 6M
- 24.20%
- 1Y
- 69.86%
- 3Y*
- 28.86%
- 5Y*
- 25.16%
- 10Y*
- 21.54%
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PPVIX vs. AVALX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PPVIX has a 0.96% expense ratio, which is lower than AVALX's 1.50% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PPVIX vs. AVALX — Risk / Return Rank
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PPVIX vs. AVALX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) and Aegis Value Fund (AVALX). 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.
| PPVIX | AVALX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 3.30 | -2.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.31 | 3.95 | -2.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.59 | -0.42 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.12 | 5.11 | -3.99 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.32 | 24.92 | -20.60 |
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
| PPVIX | AVALX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 | 3.30 | -2.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.43 | 1.12 | -0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.46 | 0.97 | -0.51 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.53 | -0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between PPVIX and AVALX is 0.71, 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
PPVIX vs. AVALX - Dividend Comparison
PPVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.69%, more than AVALX's 2.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPVIX Principal SmallCap Value Fund II | 8.69% | 8.88% | 20.81% | 3.11% | 11.81% | 15.05% | 0.76% | 0.88% | 26.50% | 6.37% | 5.98% | 11.97% |
AVALX Aegis Value Fund | 2.06% | 2.34% | 7.07% | 2.23% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 6.62% | 2.36% | 6.18% | 0.00% | 1.45% | 0.04% |
Drawdowns
PPVIX vs. AVALX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PPVIX drawdown since its inception was -64.79%, smaller than the maximum AVALX drawdown of -73.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PPVIX and AVALX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PPVIX | AVALX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.79% | -73.72% | +8.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.52% | -13.02% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.89% | -32.00% | +9.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.87% | -48.34% | +2.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.03% | -6.09% | -1.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.75% | -11.01% | +1.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.75% | 2.67% | +1.08% |
Volatility
PPVIX vs. AVALX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) is 4.68%, while Aegis Value Fund (AVALX) has a volatility of 5.32%. This indicates that PPVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AVALX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PPVIX | AVALX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.68% | 5.32% | -0.64% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.08% | 14.20% | -2.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.97% | 21.15% | +0.82% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.30% | 22.62% | -1.32% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.65% | 22.32% | +0.33% |