SSBRX vs. ELFNX
Compare and contrast key facts about State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) and Elfun Trusts (ELFNX).
SSBRX is managed by State Street. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014. ELFNX is managed by State Street. It was launched on May 27, 1935.
Performance
SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Performance Comparison
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SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSBRX State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund | -0.79% | 12.93% | 8.73% | 13.61% | -15.51% | 10.03% | 14.68% | 20.73% | -5.47% | 14.32% |
ELFNX Elfun Trusts | -9.40% | 16.64% | 26.91% | 34.50% | -19.91% | 24.46% | 25.18% | 35.57% | -3.25% | 25.60% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSBRX achieves a -0.79% return, which is significantly higher than ELFNX's -9.40% return. Over the past 10 years, SSBRX has underperformed ELFNX with an annualized return of 7.40%, while ELFNX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.84% annualized return.
SSBRX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -4.13%
- YTD
- -0.79%
- 6M
- 0.88%
- 1Y
- 10.82%
- 3Y*
- 9.62%
- 5Y*
- 4.79%
- 10Y*
- 7.40%
ELFNX
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- -7.68%
- YTD
- -9.40%
- 6M
- -6.55%
- 1Y
- 12.68%
- 3Y*
- 18.88%
- 5Y*
- 10.93%
- 10Y*
- 14.84%
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SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSBRX has a 0.13% expense ratio, which is lower than ELFNX's 0.18% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
SSBRX vs. ELFNX — Risk / Return Rank
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SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) and Elfun Trusts (ELFNX). 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.
| SSBRX | ELFNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.45 | 0.71 | +0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.07 | 1.13 | +0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.16 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.73 | 0.93 | +0.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.62 | 3.55 | +5.06 |
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
| SSBRX | ELFNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.45 | 0.71 | +0.74 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 | 0.61 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.81 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.68 | 0.58 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSBRX and ELFNX 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
SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Dividend Comparison
SSBRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.12%, less than ELFNX's 10.89% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSBRX State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund | 6.12% | 6.07% | 6.67% | 4.60% | 6.60% | 6.44% | 4.74% | 6.58% | 5.35% | 0.60% | 1.84% | 2.38% |
ELFNX Elfun Trusts | 10.89% | 9.87% | 10.43% | 2.90% | 9.01% | 11.62% | 8.60% | 9.39% | 16.18% | 10.80% | 8.85% | 8.22% |
Drawdowns
SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSBRX drawdown since its inception was -21.96%, smaller than the maximum ELFNX drawdown of -50.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSBRX and ELFNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SSBRX | ELFNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.96% | -50.28% | +28.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.98% | -11.48% | +5.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.13% | -26.39% | +5.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.96% | -32.44% | +10.48% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.21% | -11.40% | +7.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.77% | -7.65% | +3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.20% | 3.01% | -1.81% |
Volatility
SSBRX vs. ELFNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) is 2.38%, while Elfun Trusts (ELFNX) has a volatility of 4.40%. This indicates that SSBRX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ELFNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SSBRX | ELFNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.38% | 4.40% | -2.02% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.09% | 9.57% | -5.48% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.56% | 18.37% | -10.81% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.84% | 17.87% | -9.03% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.82% | 18.35% | -8.53% |