SAMKX vs. SAWMX
Compare and contrast key facts about SA U.S. Core Market Fund (SAMKX) and SA Worldwide Moderate Growth Fund (SAWMX).
SAMKX is managed by SA Funds. It was launched on Aug 5, 1999. SAWMX is managed by SA Funds. It was launched on Jun 30, 2015.
Performance
SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Performance Comparison
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SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMKX SA U.S. Core Market Fund | -6.27% | 15.80% | 22.80% | 25.81% | -18.91% | 25.66% | 18.88% | 30.56% | -4.69% | 22.20% |
SAWMX SA Worldwide Moderate Growth Fund | 0.40% | 18.15% | 6.40% | 13.60% | -8.96% | 16.67% | 4.12% | 17.03% | -7.87% | 13.89% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SAMKX achieves a -6.27% return, which is significantly lower than SAWMX's 0.40% return. Over the past 10 years, SAMKX has outperformed SAWMX with an annualized return of 12.91%, while SAWMX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.90% annualized return.
SAMKX
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- -7.74%
- YTD
- -6.27%
- 6M
- -3.88%
- 1Y
- 13.55%
- 3Y*
- 16.02%
- 5Y*
- 10.17%
- 10Y*
- 12.91%
SAWMX
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -5.79%
- YTD
- 0.40%
- 6M
- 4.03%
- 1Y
- 16.16%
- 3Y*
- 11.49%
- 5Y*
- 7.08%
- 10Y*
- 7.90%
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SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SAMKX has a 0.67% expense ratio, which is higher than SAWMX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SAMKX vs. SAWMX — Risk / Return Rank
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SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SA U.S. Core Market Fund (SAMKX) and SA Worldwide Moderate Growth Fund (SAWMX). 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.
| SAMKX | SAWMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 1.68 | -0.87 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.25 | 2.32 | -1.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.35 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.21 | 1.47 | -1.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.76 | 6.46 | -5.69 |
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
| SAMKX | SAWMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 1.68 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.74 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 | 0.72 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.80 | 0.72 | +0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between SAMKX and SAWMX 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
SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Dividend Comparison
SAMKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.71%, less than SAWMX's 5.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMKX SA U.S. Core Market Fund | 0.71% | 0.66% | 0.69% | 0.86% | 5.83% | 7.72% | 8.08% | 12.72% | 6.46% | 4.09% | 6.20% | 0.89% |
SAWMX SA Worldwide Moderate Growth Fund | 5.93% | 5.95% | 3.34% | 4.20% | 8.36% | 4.52% | 4.88% | 5.66% | 6.82% | 1.28% | 1.96% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SAMKX drawdown since its inception was -33.77%, which is greater than SAWMX's maximum drawdown of -30.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SAMKX and SAWMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SAMKX | SAWMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.77% | -30.56% | -3.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.97% | -8.15% | -3.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.88% | -17.57% | -7.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.77% | -30.56% | -3.21% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.75% | -5.79% | -2.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.96% | -3.75% | -0.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.08% | 2.14% | +2.94% |
Volatility
SAMKX vs. SAWMX - Volatility Comparison
SA U.S. Core Market Fund (SAMKX) has a higher volatility of 4.16% compared to SA Worldwide Moderate Growth Fund (SAWMX) at 2.72%. This indicates that SAMKX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SAWMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SAMKX | SAWMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.16% | 2.72% | +1.44% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.65% | 5.23% | +3.42% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.36% | 10.16% | +7.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.84% | 9.88% | +6.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.51% | 11.09% | +6.42% |