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PRGTX vs. DRGTX
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Performance

PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund (PRGTX) and Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
11.68%
13.66%
PRGTX
DRGTX

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with PRGTX having a 33.63% return and DRGTX slightly higher at 34.70%. Over the past 10 years, PRGTX has outperformed DRGTX with an annualized return of 2.62%, while DRGTX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.24% annualized return.


PRGTX

YTD

33.63%

1M

3.31%

6M

11.68%

1Y

39.14%

5Y (annualized)

5.97%

10Y (annualized)

2.62%

DRGTX

YTD

34.70%

1M

6.37%

6M

13.66%

1Y

42.06%

5Y (annualized)

3.73%

10Y (annualized)

2.24%

Key characteristics


PRGTXDRGTX
Sharpe Ratio1.741.80
Sortino Ratio2.312.34
Omega Ratio1.311.32
Calmar Ratio0.660.91
Martin Ratio7.868.67
Ulcer Index4.98%4.85%
Daily Std Dev22.45%23.36%
Max Drawdown-73.10%-83.33%
Current Drawdown-42.22%-22.72%

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PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Expense Ratio Comparison

PRGTX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than DRGTX's 1.16% expense ratio.


DRGTX
Virtus Technology Fund
Expense ratio chart for DRGTX: current value at 1.16% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.16%
Expense ratio chart for PRGTX: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.9

The correlation between PRGTX and DRGTX is 0.91, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund (PRGTX) and Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for PRGTX, currently valued at 1.74, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.001.741.80
The chart of Sortino ratio for PRGTX, currently valued at 2.31, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.312.34
The chart of Omega ratio for PRGTX, currently valued at 1.31, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.311.32
The chart of Calmar ratio for PRGTX, currently valued at 0.66, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.000.660.91
The chart of Martin ratio for PRGTX, currently valued at 7.86, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.007.868.67
PRGTX
DRGTX

The current PRGTX Sharpe Ratio is 1.74, which is comparable to the DRGTX Sharpe Ratio of 1.80. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PRGTX and DRGTX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.74
1.80
PRGTX
DRGTX

Dividends

PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Dividend Comparison

Neither PRGTX nor DRGTX has paid dividends to shareholders.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
PRGTX
T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.08%
DRGTX
Virtus Technology Fund
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drawdowns

PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PRGTX drawdown since its inception was -73.10%, smaller than the maximum DRGTX drawdown of -83.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PRGTX and DRGTX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-55.00%-50.00%-45.00%-40.00%-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-42.22%
-22.72%
PRGTX
DRGTX

Volatility

PRGTX vs. DRGTX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund (PRGTX) is 5.74%, while Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) has a volatility of 6.63%. This indicates that PRGTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DRGTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.74%
6.63%
PRGTX
DRGTX