VCIEX vs. PZRIX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) and PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX).
VCIEX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Oct 2, 1989. PZRIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Jun 4, 2015.
Performance
VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Performance Comparison
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VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCIEX VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | -1.57% | 24.75% | 3.15% | 17.20% | -14.40% | 11.04% | 7.54% | 21.24% | -13.74% | 24.36% |
PZRIX PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund | 7.89% | 34.05% | 3.29% | 19.31% | -9.11% | 12.08% | 1.74% | 15.94% | -14.93% | 26.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VCIEX achieves a -1.57% return, which is significantly lower than PZRIX's 7.89% return. Over the past 10 years, VCIEX has underperformed PZRIX with an annualized return of 7.59%, while PZRIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.95% annualized return.
VCIEX
- 1D
- 0.65%
- 1M
- -10.78%
- YTD
- -1.57%
- 6M
- 2.92%
- 1Y
- 19.53%
- 3Y*
- 11.14%
- 5Y*
- 6.44%
- 10Y*
- 7.59%
PZRIX
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- -6.89%
- YTD
- 7.89%
- 6M
- 16.45%
- 1Y
- 34.85%
- 3Y*
- 18.91%
- 5Y*
- 10.55%
- 10Y*
- 9.95%
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VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VCIEX has a 0.42% expense ratio, which is higher than PZRIX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VCIEX vs. PZRIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) and PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX). 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.
| VCIEX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 2.41 | -1.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 3.09 | -1.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.47 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.33 | 2.70 | -1.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.67 | 12.87 | -7.20 |
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
| VCIEX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.14 | 2.41 | -1.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.41 | 0.67 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 | 0.59 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.03 | 0.58 | -0.55 |
Correlation
The correlation between VCIEX and PZRIX is 0.89, 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
VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Dividend Comparison
VCIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.03%, more than PZRIX's 6.08% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCIEX VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | 7.03% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 2.37% | 3.14% | 1.60% | 4.08% | 3.16% | 2.27% | 2.31% | 0.00% |
PZRIX PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund | 6.08% | 6.56% | 6.70% | 9.19% | 8.80% | 11.99% | 2.04% | 6.32% | 2.80% | 4.13% | 2.58% |
Drawdowns
VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VCIEX drawdown since its inception was -75.07%, which is greater than PZRIX's maximum drawdown of -43.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VCIEX and PZRIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VCIEX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.07% | -43.53% | -31.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.75% | -10.68% | -1.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.28% | -30.85% | +1.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.20% | -43.53% | +9.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.78% | -6.96% | -3.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.68% | -9.00% | -28.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.07% | 2.53% | +0.54% |
Volatility
VCIEX vs. PZRIX - Volatility Comparison
VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) has a higher volatility of 6.80% compared to PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX) at 5.02%. This indicates that VCIEX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PZRIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VCIEX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.80% | 5.02% | +1.78% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.16% | 8.77% | +1.39% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.22% | 14.09% | +2.13% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.97% | 15.83% | +0.14% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.76% | 17.01% | -0.25% |