SSBRX vs. TDIFX
Compare and contrast key facts about State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) and Dimensional Retirement Income Fund (TDIFX).
SSBRX is managed by State Street. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014. TDIFX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Nov 1, 2015.
Performance
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Performance Comparison
Loading graphics...
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSBRX State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund | 0.24% | 12.93% | 8.73% | 13.61% | -15.51% | 10.03% | 14.68% | 20.73% | -5.47% | 14.32% |
TDIFX Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 0.21% | 7.22% | 6.21% | 7.76% | -9.37% | 14.53% | 9.33% | 9.96% | -1.98% | 5.17% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSBRX achieves a 0.24% return, which is significantly higher than TDIFX's 0.21% return. Over the past 10 years, SSBRX has outperformed TDIFX with an annualized return of 7.51%, while TDIFX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.81% annualized return.
SSBRX
- 1D
- 1.04%
- 1M
- -2.84%
- YTD
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 1.62%
- 1Y
- 11.69%
- 3Y*
- 10.00%
- 5Y*
- 4.81%
- 10Y*
- 7.51%
TDIFX
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- -1.59%
- YTD
- 0.21%
- 6M
- 0.88%
- 1Y
- 5.68%
- 3Y*
- 5.90%
- 5Y*
- 4.81%
- 10Y*
- 4.81%
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSBRX has a 0.13% expense ratio, which is higher than TDIFX's 0.06% expense ratio. However, 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. TDIFX — Risk / Return Rank
SSBRX
TDIFX
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) and Dimensional Retirement Income Fund (TDIFX). 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 | TDIFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.58 | 1.47 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.25 | 2.07 | +0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.31 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.02 | 1.47 | +0.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.90 | 6.12 | +3.77 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Loading graphics...
Sharpe Ratios by Period
| SSBRX | TDIFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.58 | 1.47 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.84 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 | 0.96 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.69 | 1.00 | -0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSBRX and TDIFX is 0.81, 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. TDIFX - Dividend Comparison
SSBRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.05%, more than TDIFX's 2.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSBRX State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund | 6.05% | 6.07% | 6.67% | 4.60% | 6.60% | 6.44% | 4.74% | 6.58% | 5.35% | 0.60% | 1.84% | 2.38% |
TDIFX Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 2.06% | 1.77% | 3.11% | 3.09% | 4.66% | 9.39% | 1.39% | 1.98% | 2.11% | 0.98% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSBRX drawdown since its inception was -21.96%, which is greater than TDIFX's maximum drawdown of -12.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSBRX and TDIFX.
Loading graphics...
Drawdown Indicators
| SSBRX | TDIFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.96% | -12.21% | -9.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.98% | -2.84% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.13% | -12.21% | -8.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.96% | -12.21% | -9.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.21% | -1.83% | -1.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.77% | -1.77% | -2.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.22% | 0.84% | +0.38% |
Volatility
SSBRX vs. TDIFX - Volatility Comparison
State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund (SSBRX) has a higher volatility of 2.68% compared to Dimensional Retirement Income Fund (TDIFX) at 1.51%. This indicates that SSBRX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TDIFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
Loading graphics...
Volatility by Period
| SSBRX | TDIFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.68% | 1.51% | +1.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.21% | 2.32% | +1.89% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.61% | 4.34% | +3.27% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.85% | 5.89% | +2.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.83% | 5.05% | +4.78% |