URFFX vs. PPLIX
Compare and contrast key facts about USAA Target Retirement 2050 Fund (URFFX) and Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund (PPLIX).
URFFX is managed by Victory. It was launched on Jul 31, 2008. PPLIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2001.
Performance
URFFX vs. PPLIX - Performance Comparison
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URFFX vs. PPLIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URFFX USAA Target Retirement 2050 Fund | 0.07% | 19.35% | 11.86% | 18.12% | -15.66% | 17.70% | 10.52% | 20.16% | -9.01% | 19.40% |
PPLIX Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund | -2.38% | 17.55% | 19.12% | 20.36% | -18.78% | 17.04% | 16.56% | 26.67% | -8.74% | 22.12% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, URFFX achieves a 0.07% return, which is significantly higher than PPLIX's -2.38% return. Over the past 10 years, URFFX has underperformed PPLIX with an annualized return of 9.40%, while PPLIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.56% annualized return.
URFFX
- 1D
- 2.54%
- 1M
- -4.84%
- YTD
- 0.07%
- 6M
- 2.55%
- 1Y
- 19.16%
- 3Y*
- 14.47%
- 5Y*
- 7.99%
- 10Y*
- 9.40%
PPLIX
- 1D
- 2.85%
- 1M
- -5.10%
- YTD
- -2.38%
- 6M
- -0.51%
- 1Y
- 15.24%
- 3Y*
- 15.78%
- 5Y*
- 8.00%
- 10Y*
- 10.56%
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URFFX vs. PPLIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
URFFX has a 0.58% expense ratio, which is higher than PPLIX's 0.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
URFFX vs. PPLIX — Risk / Return Rank
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URFFX vs. PPLIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for USAA Target Retirement 2050 Fund (URFFX) and Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund (PPLIX). 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.
| URFFX | PPLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 1.00 | +0.38 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.97 | 1.52 | +0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.22 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 1.38 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.06 | 6.63 | +2.42 |
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
| URFFX | PPLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.38 | 1.00 | +0.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.58 | 0.52 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.66 | 0.68 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
Correlation
The correlation between URFFX and PPLIX 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
URFFX vs. PPLIX - Dividend Comparison
URFFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.46%, less than PPLIX's 10.19% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URFFX USAA Target Retirement 2050 Fund | 6.46% | 6.46% | 2.61% | 3.39% | 11.40% | 8.13% | 6.25% | 11.76% | 10.21% | 5.55% | 3.91% | 2.57% |
PPLIX Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund | 10.19% | 9.95% | 11.56% | 4.41% | 9.40% | 8.04% | 5.23% | 7.16% | 8.64% | 5.12% | 4.82% | 6.07% |
Drawdowns
URFFX vs. PPLIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum URFFX drawdown since its inception was -44.25%, smaller than the maximum PPLIX drawdown of -55.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for URFFX and PPLIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| URFFX | PPLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.25% | -55.61% | +11.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.31% | -11.42% | +1.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.76% | -26.85% | +3.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.97% | -32.67% | +2.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.55% | -5.96% | +0.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.97% | -8.35% | +2.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.15% | 2.37% | -0.22% |
Volatility
URFFX vs. PPLIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for USAA Target Retirement 2050 Fund (URFFX) is 5.36%, while Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund (PPLIX) has a volatility of 5.80%. This indicates that URFFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PPLIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| URFFX | PPLIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.36% | 5.80% | -0.44% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.60% | 9.12% | -0.52% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.25% | 15.76% | -1.51% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.83% | 15.44% | -1.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.31% | 15.56% | -1.25% |