PRRTX vs. POGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Putnam RetirementReady 2030 Fund (PRRTX) and Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund (POGAX).
PRRTX is managed by Putnam. It was launched on Oct 31, 2004. POGAX is managed by Putnam. It was launched on Oct 2, 1995.
Performance
PRRTX vs. POGAX - Performance Comparison
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PRRTX vs. POGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRRTX Putnam RetirementReady 2030 Fund | -3.20% | 8.59% | 6.18% | 15.42% | -7.91% | 6.89% | 5.46% | 13.40% | -6.22% | 13.50% |
POGAX Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | -12.94% | 14.28% | 33.22% | 44.22% | -30.43% | 22.64% | 38.44% | 36.44% | 2.29% | 30.97% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PRRTX achieves a -3.20% return, which is significantly higher than POGAX's -12.94% return. Over the past 10 years, PRRTX has underperformed POGAX with an annualized return of 5.54%, while POGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.09% annualized return.
PRRTX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -3.49%
- YTD
- -3.20%
- 6M
- -1.77%
- 1Y
- 6.05%
- 3Y*
- 7.68%
- 5Y*
- 4.59%
- 10Y*
- 5.54%
POGAX
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- -9.00%
- YTD
- -12.94%
- 6M
- -12.36%
- 1Y
- 11.50%
- 3Y*
- 18.78%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 16.09%
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PRRTX vs. POGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PRRTX has a 0.11% expense ratio, which is lower than POGAX's 0.99% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PRRTX vs. POGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PRRTX vs. POGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam RetirementReady 2030 Fund (PRRTX) and Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund (POGAX). 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.
| PRRTX | POGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 0.52 | +0.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.32 | 0.91 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.13 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.99 | 0.52 | +0.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.57 | 1.82 | +2.75 |
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
| PRRTX | POGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 | 0.52 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.65 | 0.48 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.84 | 0.41 | +0.43 |
Correlation
The correlation between PRRTX and POGAX is 0.85, 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
PRRTX vs. POGAX - Dividend Comparison
PRRTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.21%, less than POGAX's 6.53% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRRTX Putnam RetirementReady 2030 Fund | 2.21% | 2.14% | 2.57% | 2.66% | 10.69% | 8.38% | 1.54% | 3.76% | 7.57% | 2.95% | 0.73% | 2.72% |
POGAX Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | 6.53% | 5.68% | 4.58% | 0.49% | 7.80% | 9.08% | 3.29% | 3.83% | 7.98% | 1.89% | 0.01% | 5.70% |
Drawdowns
PRRTX vs. POGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PRRTX drawdown since its inception was -16.59%, smaller than the maximum POGAX drawdown of -76.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PRRTX and POGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PRRTX | POGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.59% | -76.55% | +59.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.78% | -16.42% | +10.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.71% | -34.15% | +22.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.59% | -34.15% | +17.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.96% | -16.42% | +12.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.30% | -29.19% | +26.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.25% | 4.73% | -3.48% |
Volatility
PRRTX vs. POGAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Putnam RetirementReady 2030 Fund (PRRTX) is 2.09%, while Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund (POGAX) has a volatility of 5.57%. This indicates that PRRTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than POGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PRRTX | POGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.09% | 5.57% | -3.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.73% | 12.20% | -8.47% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.60% | 22.15% | -15.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.11% | 21.62% | -14.51% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.28% | 21.12% | -13.84% |