TFLIX vs. VINIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Transamerica Floating Rate Fund (TFLIX) and Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX).
TFLIX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Oct 30, 2013. VINIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jul 31, 1990.
Performance
TFLIX vs. VINIX - Performance Comparison
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TFLIX vs. VINIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TFLIX Transamerica Floating Rate Fund | -0.75% | 5.34% | 8.07% | 8.15% | -2.55% | 3.88% | 1.18% | 7.09% | 0.30% | 3.72% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | -7.06% | 17.85% | 26.28% | 25.77% | -18.15% | 28.67% | 18.40% | 31.46% | -4.42% | 21.79% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TFLIX achieves a -0.75% return, which is significantly higher than VINIX's -7.06% return. Over the past 10 years, TFLIX has underperformed VINIX with an annualized return of 3.98%, while VINIX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.80% annualized return.
TFLIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.35%
- YTD
- -0.75%
- 6M
- 0.25%
- 1Y
- 4.01%
- 3Y*
- 6.05%
- 5Y*
- 4.05%
- 10Y*
- 3.98%
VINIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -7.68%
- YTD
- -7.06%
- 6M
- -4.60%
- 1Y
- 14.42%
- 3Y*
- 17.55%
- 5Y*
- 11.53%
- 10Y*
- 13.80%
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TFLIX vs. VINIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TFLIX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is higher than VINIX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TFLIX vs. VINIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TFLIX vs. VINIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transamerica Floating Rate Fund (TFLIX) and Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX). 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.
| TFLIX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 0.84 | +0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.30 | +1.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.20 | +0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 1.06 | +0.98 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.89 | 5.13 | +3.75 |
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
| TFLIX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.54 | 0.84 | +0.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.54 | 0.69 | +0.85 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.20 | 0.77 | +0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.20 | 0.58 | +0.62 |
Correlation
The correlation between TFLIX and VINIX is 0.21, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
TFLIX vs. VINIX - Dividend Comparison
TFLIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.18%, more than VINIX's 2.88% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TFLIX Transamerica Floating Rate Fund | 7.18% | 7.86% | 7.84% | 6.21% | 3.58% | 3.06% | 3.78% | 5.20% | 4.91% | 4.06% | 4.42% | 3.92% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 2.88% | 2.10% | 3.64% | 2.65% | 3.38% | 4.77% | 3.06% | 2.85% | 2.43% | 1.82% | 2.36% | 2.45% |
Drawdowns
TFLIX vs. VINIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TFLIX drawdown since its inception was -17.79%, smaller than the maximum VINIX drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TFLIX and VINIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TFLIX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.79% | -55.19% | +37.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.03% | -12.12% | +10.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.26% | -24.51% | +18.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.79% | -33.79% | +16.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.86% | -8.90% | +8.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.80% | -8.56% | +7.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.49% | 2.49% | -2.00% |
Volatility
TFLIX vs. VINIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Transamerica Floating Rate Fund (TFLIX) is 0.70%, while Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX) has a volatility of 4.24%. This indicates that TFLIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VINIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TFLIX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.70% | 4.24% | -3.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.80% | 9.08% | -7.28% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.93% | 18.13% | -15.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.66% | 16.85% | -14.19% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.32% | 18.02% | -14.70% |