VCTPX vs. DFAAX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX) and DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio (DFAAX).
VCTPX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Dec 19, 2004. DFAAX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on May 5, 2021.
Performance
VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Performance Comparison
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VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCTPX VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | 0.73% | 4.22% | 1.15% | 4.03% | -10.23% | 5.29% |
DFAAX DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | -0.28% | 5.18% | 4.41% | 9.49% | -13.40% | 20.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VCTPX achieves a 0.73% return, which is significantly higher than DFAAX's -0.28% return.
VCTPX
- 1D
- 0.58%
- 1M
- -1.27%
- YTD
- 0.73%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 3.28%
- 3Y*
- 2.20%
- 5Y*
- 1.23%
- 10Y*
- 2.32%
DFAAX
- 1D
- 0.45%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- -0.28%
- 6M
- -0.90%
- 1Y
- 1.97%
- 3Y*
- 4.78%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VCTPX has a 0.52% expense ratio, which is higher than DFAAX's 0.29% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VCTPX vs. DFAAX — Risk / Return Rank
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VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX) and DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio (DFAAX). 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.
| VCTPX | DFAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 0.66 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.39 | 0.92 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.13 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.27 | 0.98 | +0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.18 | 3.60 | +0.58 |
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
| VCTPX | DFAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 | 0.66 | +0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.22 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.25 | 0.56 | -0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between VCTPX and DFAAX is 0.79, 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
VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Dividend Comparison
VCTPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.59%, less than DFAAX's 3.48% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCTPX VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | 2.59% | 0.00% | 13.97% | 13.35% | 8.00% | 1.86% | 2.20% | 1.63% | 1.98% | 0.39% |
DFAAX DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | 3.48% | 2.90% | 4.09% | 3.96% | 2.06% | 13.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VCTPX drawdown since its inception was -17.48%, which is greater than DFAAX's maximum drawdown of -16.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VCTPX and DFAAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VCTPX | DFAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.48% | -16.64% | -0.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.45% | -2.99% | -0.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.81% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.81% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.27% | -2.10% | +0.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.88% | -4.70% | -1.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.04% | 0.81% | +0.23% |
Volatility
VCTPX vs. DFAAX - Volatility Comparison
VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX) and DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio (DFAAX) have volatilities of 1.32% and 1.37%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VCTPX | DFAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.32% | 1.37% | -0.05% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.14% | 1.98% | +0.16% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.94% | 3.70% | +0.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.61% | 8.45% | -2.84% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.86% | 8.45% | -3.59% |