PVMIX vs. FXAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) and Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX).
PVMIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Dec 29, 2003. FXAIX is a passively managed fund by Fidelity that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index. It was launched on Feb 17, 1988.
Performance
PVMIX vs. FXAIX - Performance Comparison
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PVMIX vs. FXAIX - 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% |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -7.05% | 17.84% | 25.01% | 26.29% | -18.14% | 28.71% | 18.42% | 31.48% | -4.43% | 21.82% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PVMIX achieves a 2.86% return, which is significantly higher than FXAIX's -7.05% return. Over the past 10 years, PVMIX has underperformed FXAIX with an annualized return of 11.99%, while FXAIX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.75% 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%
FXAIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -7.68%
- YTD
- -7.05%
- 6M
- -4.59%
- 1Y
- 14.42%
- 3Y*
- 17.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.40%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
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PVMIX vs. FXAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PVMIX has a 0.69% expense ratio, which is higher than FXAIX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PVMIX vs. FXAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PVMIX vs. FXAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) and Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX). 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 | FXAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.70 | 0.84 | -0.13 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.08 | 1.30 | -0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.20 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.81 | 1.05 | -0.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.70 | 5.13 | -1.43 |
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 | FXAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.70 | 0.84 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.63 | 0.68 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | 0.77 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.75 | -0.23 |
Correlation
The correlation between PVMIX and FXAIX is 0.86, 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. FXAIX - Dividend Comparison
PVMIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.02%, more than FXAIX's 1.20% 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% |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 1.20% | 1.11% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 1.69% | 1.22% | 1.60% | 2.06% | 2.72% | 1.97% | 2.52% | 2.83% |
Drawdowns
PVMIX vs. FXAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PVMIX drawdown since its inception was -56.76%, which is greater than FXAIX's maximum drawdown of -33.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PVMIX and FXAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PVMIX | FXAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.76% | -33.79% | -22.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.63% | -12.13% | -0.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.05% | -24.50% | +7.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.34% | -33.79% | -7.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.78% | -8.89% | +2.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.88% | -3.83% | -3.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.76% | 2.50% | +0.26% |
Volatility
PVMIX vs. FXAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal MidCap Value Fund I (PVMIX) is 3.98%, while Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX) has a volatility of 4.24%. This indicates that PVMIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FXAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PVMIX | FXAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.98% | 4.24% | -0.26% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.73% | 9.08% | -0.35% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.95% | 18.13% | -1.18% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.28% | 16.88% | +1.40% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.20% | 18.03% | +1.17% |