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Performance

SWIRX vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Schwab Target 2035 Fund (SWIRX) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.68%
11.66%
SWIRX
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SWIRX achieves a 12.68% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 24.91% return. Over the past 10 years, SWIRX has underperformed SPY with an annualized return of 3.64%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively higher 13.04% annualized return.


SWIRX

YTD

12.68%

1M

-1.16%

6M

5.68%

1Y

18.30%

5Y (annualized)

4.73%

10Y (annualized)

3.64%

SPY

YTD

24.91%

1M

0.61%

6M

11.66%

1Y

32.24%

5Y (annualized)

15.43%

10Y (annualized)

13.04%

Key characteristics


SWIRXSPY
Sharpe Ratio2.092.67
Sortino Ratio2.953.56
Omega Ratio1.381.50
Calmar Ratio1.113.85
Martin Ratio12.6617.38
Ulcer Index1.49%1.86%
Daily Std Dev9.03%12.17%
Max Drawdown-41.52%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-1.73%-1.77%

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SWIRX vs. SPY - Expense Ratio Comparison

SWIRX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than SPY's 0.09% 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%.


SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
Expense ratio chart for SPY: current value at 0.09% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.09%
Expense ratio chart for SWIRX: current value at 0.00% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.00%

Correlation

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The correlation between SWIRX and SPY is 0.95, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SWIRX vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Target 2035 Fund (SWIRX) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SWIRX, currently valued at 2.09, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.092.67
The chart of Sortino ratio for SWIRX, currently valued at 2.95, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.953.56
The chart of Omega ratio for SWIRX, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.381.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for SWIRX, currently valued at 1.11, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.001.113.85
The chart of Martin ratio for SWIRX, currently valued at 12.66, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0012.6617.38
SWIRX
SPY

The current SWIRX Sharpe Ratio is 2.09, which is comparable to the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SWIRX and SPY, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.09
2.67
SWIRX
SPY

Dividends

SWIRX vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

SWIRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.93%, more than SPY's 1.19% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
SWIRX
Schwab Target 2035 Fund
1.93%2.17%1.94%2.64%1.45%2.25%2.70%2.50%1.66%2.08%2.41%1.63%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

SWIRX vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SWIRX drawdown since its inception was -41.52%, smaller than the maximum SPY drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SWIRX and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.73%
-1.77%
SWIRX
SPY

Volatility

SWIRX vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Schwab Target 2035 Fund (SWIRX) is 2.36%, while SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has a volatility of 4.08%. This indicates that SWIRX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SPY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.36%
4.08%
SWIRX
SPY