SWYMX vs. LTIUX
Compare and contrast key facts about Schwab Target 2050 Index Fund (SWYMX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX).
SWYMX is managed by Charles Schwab. It was launched on Aug 24, 2016. LTIUX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2008.
Performance
SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Performance Comparison
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SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWYMX Schwab Target 2050 Index Fund | -3.72% | 19.42% | 14.24% | 20.92% | -17.65% | 17.80% | 14.66% | 25.34% | -7.58% | 20.48% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | -3.69% | 14.26% | 14.13% | 16.51% | -17.48% | 14.07% | 15.70% | 23.48% | -7.37% | 19.69% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with SWYMX having a -3.72% return and LTIUX slightly higher at -3.69%.
SWYMX
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -7.99%
- YTD
- -3.72%
- 6M
- -1.03%
- 1Y
- 15.73%
- 3Y*
- 14.23%
- 5Y*
- 7.99%
- 10Y*
- —
LTIUX
- 1D
- -0.08%
- 1M
- -6.37%
- YTD
- -3.69%
- 6M
- -1.87%
- 1Y
- 9.88%
- 3Y*
- 11.62%
- 5Y*
- 5.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.68%
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SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SWYMX has a 0.04% expense ratio, which is higher than LTIUX's 0.01% 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
SWYMX vs. LTIUX — Risk / Return Rank
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SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Target 2050 Index Fund (SWYMX) and Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX). 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.
| SWYMX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.05 | 0.90 | +0.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.55 | 1.34 | +0.21 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.19 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.06 | +0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.28 | 5.01 | +1.27 |
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
| SWYMX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.05 | 0.90 | +0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.50 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.70 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 0.45 | +0.20 |
Correlation
The correlation between SWYMX and LTIUX is 0.97, 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
SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Dividend Comparison
SWYMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.08%, less than LTIUX's 9.37% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWYMX Schwab Target 2050 Index Fund | 2.08% | 2.00% | 2.03% | 1.99% | 1.96% | 1.78% | 1.65% | 1.96% | 2.15% | 1.43% | 1.22% | 0.00% |
LTIUX Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 9.37% | 9.03% | 9.46% | 4.17% | 7.50% | 7.06% | 5.35% | 7.28% | 7.75% | 5.46% | 4.28% | 5.59% |
Drawdowns
SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SWYMX drawdown since its inception was -30.48%, smaller than the maximum LTIUX drawdown of -49.65%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SWYMX and LTIUX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SWYMX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.48% | -49.65% | +19.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.89% | -8.44% | -2.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.37% | -24.23% | -1.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -28.12% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.55% | -6.57% | -1.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.57% | -6.76% | +2.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.28% | 1.78% | +0.50% |
Volatility
SWYMX vs. LTIUX - Volatility Comparison
Schwab Target 2050 Index Fund (SWYMX) has a higher volatility of 4.72% compared to Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund (LTIUX) at 3.74%. This indicates that SWYMX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than LTIUX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SWYMX | LTIUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.72% | 3.74% | +0.98% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.40% | 6.37% | +2.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.26% | 11.12% | +4.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.63% | 11.79% | +2.84% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.66% | 12.45% | +3.21% |