SWSCX vs. HFCGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) and Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX).
SWSCX is managed by Charles Schwab. It was launched on Jul 1, 2003. HFCGX is managed by Hennessy. It was launched on Nov 1, 1996.
Performance
SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Performance Comparison
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SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWSCX Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ | -2.00% | 5.66% | 9.89% | 19.90% | -14.12% | 29.29% | 7.63% | 17.89% | -12.47% | 10.04% |
HFCGX Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 0.00% | 4.78% | 31.45% | 19.58% | -4.97% | 29.94% | 17.73% | 20.70% | -21.39% | 16.60% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, SWSCX has underperformed HFCGX with an annualized return of 8.64%, while HFCGX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.11% annualized return.
SWSCX
- 1D
- -1.37%
- 1M
- -7.92%
- YTD
- -2.00%
- 6M
- -6.07%
- 1Y
- 14.06%
- 3Y*
- 9.87%
- 5Y*
- 5.45%
- 10Y*
- 8.64%
HFCGX
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- -5.76%
- YTD
- 0.00%
- 6M
- 1.12%
- 1Y
- 10.21%
- 3Y*
- 18.75%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 11.11%
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SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SWSCX has a 1.08% expense ratio, which is lower than HFCGX's 1.34% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SWSCX vs. HFCGX — Risk / Return Rank
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SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) and Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX). 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.
| SWSCX | HFCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.58 | 0.57 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.91 | 0.95 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.78 | 0.62 | +0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.20 | 2.65 | -0.45 |
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
| SWSCX | HFCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.58 | 0.57 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.24 | 0.47 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.43 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.39 | 0.37 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between SWSCX and HFCGX is 0.89, 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
SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Dividend Comparison
Neither SWSCX nor HFCGX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWSCX Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.10% | 0.36% | 10.14% | 12.07% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 26.16% | 14.46% | 0.41% | 14.47% |
HFCGX Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.11% | 0.38% | 3.58% | 26.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.47% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% |
Drawdowns
SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SWSCX drawdown since its inception was -63.30%, roughly equal to the maximum HFCGX drawdown of -62.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SWSCX and HFCGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SWSCX | HFCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.30% | -62.35% | -0.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.76% | -13.38% | -0.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.35% | -26.30% | -1.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.32% | -54.22% | +4.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.75% | -6.56% | -6.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.66% | -15.32% | +4.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.96% | 3.11% | +1.85% |
Volatility
SWSCX vs. HFCGX - Volatility Comparison
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) has a higher volatility of 6.53% compared to Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) at 4.72%. This indicates that SWSCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HFCGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SWSCX | HFCGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.53% | 4.72% | +1.81% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.80% | 9.12% | +7.68% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.61% | 18.55% | +6.06% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.42% | 24.53% | -2.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.53% | 25.79% | -2.26% |