VCIEX vs. VVSGX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) and VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX).
VCIEX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Oct 2, 1989. VVSGX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Aug 31, 2006.
Performance
VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Performance Comparison
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VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCIEX VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | 0.65% | 24.75% | 3.15% | 17.20% | -14.40% | -1.17% |
VVSGX VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund | -3.14% | 8.99% | 10.85% | 14.20% | -32.21% | -3.59% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VCIEX achieves a 0.65% return, which is significantly higher than VVSGX's -3.14% return.
VCIEX
- 1D
- 2.26%
- 1M
- -6.76%
- YTD
- 0.65%
- 6M
- 4.70%
- 1Y
- 21.94%
- 3Y*
- 11.97%
- 5Y*
- 6.64%
- 10Y*
- 7.83%
VVSGX
- 1D
- 4.62%
- 1M
- -6.72%
- YTD
- -3.14%
- 6M
- -0.44%
- 1Y
- 15.45%
- 3Y*
- 8.53%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VCIEX has a 0.42% expense ratio, which is lower than VVSGX's 0.88% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VCIEX vs. VVSGX — Risk / Return Rank
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VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) and VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX). 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 | VVSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 0.64 | +0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.78 | 1.07 | +0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.14 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 0.85 | +0.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.51 | 3.27 | +3.23 |
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 | VVSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.38 | 0.64 | +0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.42 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.03 | -0.11 | +0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between VCIEX and VVSGX is 0.66, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Dividend Comparison
VCIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.87%, more than VVSGX's 2.57% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCIEX VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | 6.87% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 2.37% | 3.14% | 1.60% | 4.08% | 3.16% | 2.27% | 2.31% |
VVSGX VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund | 2.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.74% | 10.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VCIEX drawdown since its inception was -75.07%, which is greater than VVSGX's maximum drawdown of -44.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VCIEX and VVSGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VCIEX | VVSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.07% | -44.74% | -30.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.75% | -13.96% | +2.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.28% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.20% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.77% | -19.17% | +10.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.68% | -25.32% | -12.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.04% | 3.64% | -0.60% |
Volatility
VCIEX vs. VVSGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund (VCIEX) is 7.11%, while VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) has a volatility of 9.15%. This indicates that VCIEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VVSGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VCIEX | VVSGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.11% | 9.15% | -2.04% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.36% | 15.21% | -4.85% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.34% | 24.25% | -7.91% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.00% | 25.15% | -9.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.77% | 25.15% | -8.38% |