SSDWX vs. STFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund (SSDWX) and State Street Equity 500 Index Fund (STFAX).
SSDWX is managed by State Street. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014. STFAX is managed by State Street. It was launched on Apr 18, 2001.
Performance
SSDWX vs. STFAX - Performance Comparison
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SSDWX vs. STFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSDWX State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund | -3.64% | 21.16% | 12.53% | 19.24% | -19.20% | 13.74% | 19.62% | 25.85% | -8.11% | 21.45% |
STFAX State Street Equity 500 Index Fund | -7.09% | 17.63% | 24.80% | 26.09% | -18.28% | 28.31% | -88.19% | 31.13% | -4.52% | 21.43% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSDWX achieves a -3.64% return, which is significantly higher than STFAX's -7.09% return. Over the past 10 years, SSDWX has outperformed STFAX with an annualized return of 10.10%, while STFAX has yielded a comparatively lower -9.83% annualized return.
SSDWX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -8.63%
- YTD
- -3.64%
- 6M
- -0.94%
- 1Y
- 17.12%
- 3Y*
- 13.64%
- 5Y*
- 6.85%
- 10Y*
- 10.10%
STFAX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -7.68%
- YTD
- -7.09%
- 6M
- -4.67%
- 1Y
- 14.23%
- 3Y*
- 16.98%
- 5Y*
- 11.20%
- 10Y*
- -9.83%
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SSDWX vs. STFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSDWX has a 0.18% expense ratio, which is higher than STFAX's 0.17% 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
SSDWX vs. STFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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SSDWX vs. STFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund (SSDWX) and State Street Equity 500 Index Fund (STFAX). 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.
| SSDWX | STFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 0.83 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.67 | 1.28 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.20 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.40 | 1.04 | +0.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.48 | 5.05 | +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
| SSDWX | STFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.14 | 0.83 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.48 | 0.67 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 | -0.29 | +0.98 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.61 | -0.07 | +0.68 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSDWX and STFAX is 0.92, 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
SSDWX vs. STFAX - Dividend Comparison
SSDWX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.65%, more than STFAX's 1.39% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSDWX State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund | 4.65% | 4.48% | 4.11% | 2.73% | 4.23% | 4.05% | 2.02% | 3.26% | 6.40% | 2.88% | 2.71% | 3.23% |
STFAX State Street Equity 500 Index Fund | 1.39% | 1.29% | 1.47% | 1.63% | 2.01% | 2.61% | 1.71% | 4.28% | 5.02% | 5.78% | 1.92% | 1.69% |
Drawdowns
SSDWX vs. STFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSDWX drawdown since its inception was -29.88%, smaller than the maximum STFAX drawdown of -91.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSDWX and STFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SSDWX | STFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.88% | -91.92% | +62.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.00% | -12.10% | +1.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.39% | -24.57% | -2.82% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.88% | -91.92% | +62.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.92% | -79.72% | +70.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.10% | -29.32% | +24.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.38% | 2.50% | -0.12% |
Volatility
SSDWX vs. STFAX - Volatility Comparison
State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund (SSDWX) has a higher volatility of 4.80% compared to State Street Equity 500 Index Fund (STFAX) at 4.24%. This indicates that SSDWX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than STFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SSDWX | STFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.80% | 4.24% | +0.56% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.50% | 9.08% | -0.58% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.00% | 18.10% | -3.10% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.25% | 16.84% | -2.59% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.80% | 33.63% | -18.83% |