PVMIX vs. AMDVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) and American Century Mid Cap Value R6 (AMDVX).
PVMIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Dec 29, 2003. AMDVX is managed by American Century. It was launched on Jul 26, 2013.
Performance
PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Performance Comparison
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PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PVMIX Principal MidCap Value Fund I | 2.86% | 6.09% | 33.38% | 11.04% | -5.95% | 30.97% | 6.50% | 26.69% | -11.07% | 14.63% |
AMDVX American Century Mid Cap Value R6 | 2.59% | 9.21% | 8.87% | 6.54% | -0.35% | 23.83% | 1.99% | 29.32% | -12.18% | 11.95% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PVMIX achieves a 2.86% return, which is significantly higher than AMDVX's 2.59% return. Over the past 10 years, PVMIX has outperformed AMDVX with an annualized return of 11.99%, while AMDVX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.27% annualized return.
PVMIX
- 1D
- -0.38%
- 1M
- -6.51%
- YTD
- 2.86%
- 6M
- 2.78%
- 1Y
- 10.99%
- 3Y*
- 16.70%
- 5Y*
- 11.48%
- 10Y*
- 11.99%
AMDVX
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- -6.33%
- YTD
- 2.59%
- 6M
- 2.95%
- 1Y
- 9.93%
- 3Y*
- 8.66%
- 5Y*
- 7.25%
- 10Y*
- 9.27%
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PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PVMIX has a 0.69% expense ratio, which is higher than AMDVX's 0.63% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PVMIX vs. AMDVX — Risk / Return Rank
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PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) and American Century Mid Cap Value R6 (AMDVX). 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.
| PVMIX | AMDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.70 | 0.62 | +0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.08 | 0.99 | +0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.13 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.81 | 0.96 | -0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.70 | 3.56 | +0.14 |
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
| PVMIX | AMDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.70 | 0.62 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.63 | 0.50 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | 0.53 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.56 | -0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between PVMIX and AMDVX is 0.95, 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
PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Dividend Comparison
PVMIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.02%, less than AMDVX's 14.38% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PVMIX Principal MidCap Value Fund I | 7.02% | 7.22% | 33.98% | 4.63% | 7.12% | 11.44% | 1.38% | 5.11% | 13.23% | 6.92% | 1.58% | 11.19% |
AMDVX American Century Mid Cap Value R6 | 14.38% | 14.83% | 9.13% | 5.59% | 15.97% | 16.32% | 2.14% | 1.79% | 15.04% | 9.85% | 4.38% | 11.43% |
Drawdowns
PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PVMIX drawdown since its inception was -56.76%, which is greater than AMDVX's maximum drawdown of -39.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PVMIX and AMDVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PVMIX | AMDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.76% | -39.21% | -17.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.63% | -10.95% | -1.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.05% | -16.96% | -0.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.34% | -39.21% | -2.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.78% | -6.56% | -0.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.88% | -4.00% | -2.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.76% | 2.94% | -0.18% |
Volatility
PVMIX vs. AMDVX - Volatility Comparison
Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) and American Century Mid Cap Value R6 (AMDVX) have volatilities of 3.98% and 4.16%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PVMIX | AMDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.98% | 4.16% | -0.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.73% | 8.67% | +0.06% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.95% | 15.59% | +1.36% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.28% | 14.63% | +3.65% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.20% | 17.47% | +1.73% |