TBLRX vs. IIVAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Transamerica Balanced II (TBLRX) and Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX).
TBLRX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Jul 4, 1994. IIVAX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Apr 2, 2001.
Performance
TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Performance Comparison
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TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBLRX Transamerica Balanced II | -4.80% | 12.78% | 14.47% | 18.18% | -16.46% | 16.57% | 15.11% | 21.34% | -2.23% |
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 0.78% | 9.49% | 8.57% | 12.02% | -8.35% | 27.49% | 3.25% | 24.62% | -10.56% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TBLRX achieves a -4.80% return, which is significantly lower than IIVAX's 0.78% return.
TBLRX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -5.55%
- YTD
- -4.80%
- 6M
- -2.99%
- 1Y
- 9.48%
- 3Y*
- 11.18%
- 5Y*
- 6.63%
- 10Y*
- —
IIVAX
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -6.68%
- YTD
- 0.78%
- 6M
- 2.98%
- 1Y
- 13.12%
- 3Y*
- 9.96%
- 5Y*
- 6.32%
- 10Y*
- 9.33%
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TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TBLRX has a 1.07% expense ratio, which is lower than IIVAX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TBLRX vs. IIVAX — Risk / Return Rank
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TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transamerica Balanced II (TBLRX) and Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX). 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.
| TBLRX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.90 | 0.74 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.36 | 1.16 | +0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.16 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 0.92 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.25 | 3.62 | +1.64 |
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
| TBLRX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 | 0.74 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.34 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.46 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.61 | 0.48 | +0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between TBLRX and IIVAX is 0.76, 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
TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Dividend Comparison
TBLRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 32.35%, more than IIVAX's 10.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBLRX Transamerica Balanced II | 32.35% | 30.86% | 14.76% | 3.31% | 5.67% | 9.15% | 4.58% | 3.60% | 4.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 10.50% | 10.58% | 12.75% | 4.83% | 9.72% | 10.94% | 0.48% | 3.17% | 12.58% | 13.20% | 5.91% | 9.34% |
Drawdowns
TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TBLRX drawdown since its inception was -25.35%, smaller than the maximum IIVAX drawdown of -57.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TBLRX and IIVAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TBLRX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.35% | -57.38% | +32.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.62% | -12.98% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.35% | -23.12% | -2.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -44.13% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.01% | -7.84% | +1.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.19% | -8.38% | +2.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.68% | 3.30% | -1.62% |
Volatility
TBLRX vs. IIVAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Transamerica Balanced II (TBLRX) is 2.95%, while Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX) has a volatility of 4.05%. This indicates that TBLRX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IIVAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TBLRX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.95% | 4.05% | -1.10% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.68% | 9.92% | -4.24% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.00% | 18.39% | -7.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.12% | 18.62% | -4.50% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.01% | 20.51% | -6.50% |