SWHFX vs. AHSAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Schwab Health Care Fund™ (SWHFX) and Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX).
SWHFX is managed by Charles Schwab. It was launched on Jul 2, 2000. AHSAX is managed by Alger. It was launched on Apr 30, 2002.
Performance
SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Performance Comparison
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SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWHFX Schwab Health Care Fund™ | -4.90% | 9.81% | 0.10% | 0.73% | -4.66% | 23.36% | 12.83% | 17.64% | 3.68% | 20.31% |
AHSAX Alger Health Sciences Fund | -5.75% | 10.14% | 1.17% | -4.26% | -17.04% | 3.26% | 30.99% | 22.02% | 5.71% | 33.06% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SWHFX achieves a -4.90% return, which is significantly higher than AHSAX's -5.75% return. Over the past 10 years, SWHFX has underperformed AHSAX with an annualized return of 7.56%, while AHSAX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.21% annualized return.
SWHFX
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- -9.48%
- YTD
- -4.90%
- 6M
- -0.66%
- 1Y
- -2.33%
- 3Y*
- 3.11%
- 5Y*
- 4.00%
- 10Y*
- 7.56%
AHSAX
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -8.71%
- YTD
- -5.75%
- 6M
- 7.29%
- 1Y
- 14.55%
- 3Y*
- 2.02%
- 5Y*
- -2.34%
- 10Y*
- 8.21%
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SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SWHFX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than AHSAX's 1.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SWHFX vs. AHSAX — Risk / Return Rank
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SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Health Care Fund™ (SWHFX) and Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX). 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.
| SWHFX | AHSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | 0.91 | -1.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | 1.35 | -1.36 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.17 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.14 | 1.50 | -1.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.30 | 4.92 | -5.22 |
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
| SWHFX | AHSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.10 | 0.91 | -1.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | -0.10 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | 0.35 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.31 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between SWHFX and AHSAX is 0.84, 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
SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Dividend Comparison
Neither SWHFX nor AHSAX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWHFX Schwab Health Care Fund™ | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.49% | 3.60% | 4.18% | 12.52% | 11.47% | 4.56% | 10.02% | 7.32% | 2.63% | 16.31% |
AHSAX Alger Health Sciences Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.18% | 11.68% | 6.98% | 7.82% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SWHFX drawdown since its inception was -43.10%, smaller than the maximum AHSAX drawdown of -46.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SWHFX and AHSAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SWHFX | AHSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.10% | -46.23% | +3.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.25% | -9.67% | -2.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.35% | -45.04% | +25.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.28% | -45.04% | +17.76% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.81% | -31.45% | +19.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.15% | -14.61% | +6.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.62% | 2.95% | +2.67% |
Volatility
SWHFX vs. AHSAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Schwab Health Care Fund™ (SWHFX) is 4.40%, while Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX) has a volatility of 4.84%. This indicates that SWHFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AHSAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SWHFX | AHSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.40% | 4.84% | -0.44% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.09% | 11.50% | +0.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.18% | 16.42% | +1.76% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.46% | 24.29% | -9.83% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.92% | 23.37% | -7.45% |