VGREX vs. FIRIX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I Global Real Estate Fund (VGREX) and Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Class I (FIRIX).
VGREX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Mar 9, 2008. FIRIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Apr 4, 2007.
Performance
VGREX vs. FIRIX - Performance Comparison
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VGREX vs. FIRIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGREX VALIC Company I Global Real Estate Fund | -1.24% | 5.83% | 1.41% | 9.90% | -25.89% | 22.67% | -6.03% | 24.50% | -7.18% | 13.82% |
FIRIX Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Class I | -5.03% | 22.73% | -9.43% | 4.07% | -26.55% | 11.87% | 5.82% | 28.09% | -6.12% | 26.95% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VGREX achieves a -1.24% return, which is significantly higher than FIRIX's -5.03% return. Over the past 10 years, VGREX has underperformed FIRIX with an annualized return of 2.62%, while FIRIX has yielded a comparatively higher 3.64% annualized return.
VGREX
- 1D
- 0.44%
- 1M
- -9.78%
- YTD
- -1.24%
- 6M
- -2.21%
- 1Y
- 5.46%
- 3Y*
- 4.76%
- 5Y*
- 0.26%
- 10Y*
- 2.62%
FIRIX
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -13.64%
- YTD
- -5.03%
- 6M
- -2.99%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 3.22%
- 5Y*
- -2.20%
- 10Y*
- 3.64%
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VGREX vs. FIRIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VGREX has a 0.86% expense ratio, which is lower than FIRIX's 0.92% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VGREX vs. FIRIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VGREX vs. FIRIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Global Real Estate Fund (VGREX) and Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Class I (FIRIX). 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.
| VGREX | FIRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.41 | 0.96 | -0.55 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.64 | 1.35 | -0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.18 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.54 | 0.89 | -0.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.08 | 3.90 | -1.82 |
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
| VGREX | FIRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.41 | 0.96 | -0.55 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.02 | -0.16 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.16 | 0.27 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.02 | 0.12 | -0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between VGREX and FIRIX is 0.77, 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
VGREX vs. FIRIX - Dividend Comparison
VGREX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.25%, more than FIRIX's 3.15% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGREX VALIC Company I Global Real Estate Fund | 3.25% | 0.00% | 2.68% | 4.62% | 1.92% | 6.64% | 4.61% | 3.34% | 4.34% | 9.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FIRIX Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Class I | 3.15% | 2.99% | 5.16% | 1.90% | 4.41% | 5.49% | 1.84% | 5.15% | 2.10% | 3.41% | 4.27% | 3.09% |
Drawdowns
VGREX vs. FIRIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VGREX drawdown since its inception was -63.57%, smaller than the maximum FIRIX drawdown of -71.41%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VGREX and FIRIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VGREX | FIRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.57% | -71.41% | +7.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.63% | -13.82% | +3.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.17% | -37.07% | +2.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.92% | -37.07% | -2.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.66% | -21.56% | +7.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.97% | -20.00% | -3.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.78% | 3.17% | -0.39% |
Volatility
VGREX vs. FIRIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for VALIC Company I Global Real Estate Fund (VGREX) is 4.33%, while Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Class I (FIRIX) has a volatility of 5.19%. This indicates that VGREX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FIRIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VGREX | FIRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.33% | 5.19% | -0.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.01% | 8.70% | -0.69% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.14% | 12.91% | +1.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.92% | 13.55% | +2.37% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.95% | 13.67% | +3.28% |