TEGAX vs. PTSGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund (TEGAX) and Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund (PTSGX).
TEGAX is managed by Touchstone. It was launched on Oct 3, 1994. PTSGX is managed by Touchstone. It was launched on Aug 11, 2000.
Performance
TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Performance Comparison
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TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEGAX Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund | -5.75% | 9.28% | 15.99% | 24.20% | -26.18% | 15.51% | 27.10% | 53.26% | -3.71% | 24.17% |
PTSGX Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund | -17.27% | 15.27% | 23.79% | 51.60% | -50.56% | 3.76% | 68.92% | 67.10% | 5.80% | 34.42% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TEGAX achieves a -5.75% return, which is significantly higher than PTSGX's -17.27% return. Over the past 10 years, TEGAX has underperformed PTSGX with an annualized return of 12.00%, while PTSGX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.95% annualized return.
TEGAX
- 1D
- -1.38%
- 1M
- -9.64%
- YTD
- -5.75%
- 6M
- -8.51%
- 1Y
- 13.82%
- 3Y*
- 11.23%
- 5Y*
- 5.00%
- 10Y*
- 12.00%
PTSGX
- 1D
- -0.60%
- 1M
- -9.32%
- YTD
- -17.27%
- 6M
- -22.20%
- 1Y
- 5.42%
- 3Y*
- 15.00%
- 5Y*
- -1.15%
- 10Y*
- 13.95%
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TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TEGAX has a 1.21% expense ratio, which is higher than PTSGX's 1.16% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TEGAX vs. PTSGX — Risk / Return Rank
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TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund (TEGAX) and Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund (PTSGX). 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.
| TEGAX | PTSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.57 | 0.17 | +0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.97 | 0.43 | +0.54 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.06 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.77 | 0.06 | +0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.79 | 0.17 | +2.62 |
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
| TEGAX | PTSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.57 | 0.17 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.20 | -0.04 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.48 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.57 | 0.34 | +0.23 |
Correlation
The correlation between TEGAX and PTSGX is 0.86, 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
TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Dividend Comparison
TEGAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.10%, more than PTSGX's 0.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEGAX Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund | 12.10% | 11.40% | 2.97% | 0.00% | 2.69% | 16.97% | 6.67% | 13.97% | 8.53% | 10.06% | 2.59% | 8.72% |
PTSGX Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund | 0.79% | 0.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.67% | 10.05% | 39.46% | 34.95% | 24.32% | 16.89% | 9.33% |
Drawdowns
TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TEGAX drawdown since its inception was -53.30%, smaller than the maximum PTSGX drawdown of -60.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TEGAX and PTSGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TEGAX | PTSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.30% | -60.33% | +7.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.74% | -24.16% | +10.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.38% | -60.07% | +18.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.38% | -60.07% | +18.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.89% | -24.61% | +13.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.27% | -15.86% | +6.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.81% | 8.36% | -4.55% |
Volatility
TEGAX vs. PTSGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund (TEGAX) is 6.18%, while Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund (PTSGX) has a volatility of 6.72%. This indicates that TEGAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PTSGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TEGAX | PTSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.18% | 6.72% | -0.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.89% | 15.92% | -3.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.72% | 26.06% | -2.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.87% | 30.99% | -6.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.09% | 28.90% | -5.81% |