VISGX vs. JATTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund (VISGX) and Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T (JATTX).
VISGX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 21, 1998. JATTX is managed by Janus Henderson. It was launched on Feb 25, 2005.
Performance
VISGX vs. JATTX - Performance Comparison
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VISGX vs. JATTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISGX Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | -3.94% | 8.18% | 14.80% | 22.91% | -28.50% | 5.58% | 35.11% | 32.60% | -5.81% | 21.78% |
JATTX Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T | -5.10% | 9.54% | 10.30% | 14.52% | -23.75% | 6.63% | 28.41% | 28.30% | -5.25% | 26.90% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VISGX achieves a -3.94% return, which is significantly higher than JATTX's -5.10% return. Over the past 10 years, VISGX has outperformed JATTX with an annualized return of 9.84%, while JATTX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.83% annualized return.
VISGX
- 1D
- -1.75%
- 1M
- -9.44%
- YTD
- -3.94%
- 6M
- -2.52%
- 1Y
- 15.53%
- 3Y*
- 10.67%
- 5Y*
- 1.54%
- 10Y*
- 9.84%
JATTX
- 1D
- -1.02%
- 1M
- -9.06%
- YTD
- -5.10%
- 6M
- -0.65%
- 1Y
- 11.64%
- 3Y*
- 7.25%
- 5Y*
- 1.22%
- 10Y*
- 8.83%
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VISGX vs. JATTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VISGX has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than JATTX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VISGX vs. JATTX — Risk / Return Rank
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VISGX vs. JATTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund (VISGX) and Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T (JATTX). 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.
| VISGX | JATTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.62 | 0.53 | +0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.03 | 0.90 | +0.14 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.12 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.86 | 0.66 | +0.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.47 | 2.76 | +0.71 |
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
| VISGX | JATTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.62 | 0.53 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.49 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between VISGX and JATTX is 0.96, 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
VISGX vs. JATTX - Dividend Comparison
VISGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.42%, less than JATTX's 12.16% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISGX Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.42% | 0.33% | 0.42% | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.23% | 0.35% | 0.47% | 0.65% | 0.71% | 0.97% | 0.84% |
JATTX Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T | 12.16% | 11.54% | 7.74% | 7.29% | 6.35% | 20.71% | 4.17% | 4.30% | 7.56% | 5.11% | 2.83% | 7.89% |
Drawdowns
VISGX vs. JATTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VISGX drawdown since its inception was -58.74%, roughly equal to the maximum JATTX drawdown of -57.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VISGX and JATTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VISGX | JATTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.74% | -57.77% | -0.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.49% | -13.20% | -1.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.41% | -31.90% | -6.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.70% | -39.71% | +1.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.39% | -11.09% | -0.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.67% | -8.82% | -2.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.60% | 3.15% | +0.45% |
Volatility
VISGX vs. JATTX - Volatility Comparison
Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund (VISGX) has a higher volatility of 7.59% compared to Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T (JATTX) at 6.05%. This indicates that VISGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than JATTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VISGX | JATTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.59% | 6.05% | +1.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.11% | 11.32% | +3.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.20% | 20.12% | +4.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.49% | 19.45% | +4.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.88% | 20.49% | +2.39% |