VLSMX vs. IOEZX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund (VLSMX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX).
VLSMX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Aug 31, 2006. IOEZX is managed by ICON Funds. It was launched on May 9, 2004.
Performance
VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Performance Comparison
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VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLSMX VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund | -3.41% | 11.90% | 10.83% | 13.95% | -14.66% | 3.57% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | 14.29% | 6.12% | 3.82% | -13.56% | 1.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VLSMX achieves a -3.41% return, which is significantly lower than IOEZX's 8.64% return.
VLSMX
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- -5.93%
- YTD
- -3.41%
- 6M
- -1.39%
- 1Y
- 10.23%
- 3Y*
- 9.37%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
IOEZX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -4.99%
- YTD
- 8.64%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.13%
- 5Y*
- 4.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
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VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VLSMX has a 0.12% expense ratio, which is lower than IOEZX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VLSMX vs. IOEZX — Risk / Return Rank
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VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund (VLSMX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX). 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.
| VLSMX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 1.28 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.60 | 1.84 | -0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.25 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 1.62 | -0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.70 | 6.69 | -1.00 |
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
| VLSMX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.10 | 1.28 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.35 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.50 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.41 | 0.39 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between VLSMX and IOEZX is 0.72, 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
VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Dividend Comparison
VLSMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.63%, more than IOEZX's 2.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLSMX VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund | 6.63% | 0.00% | 2.12% | 11.91% | 9.84% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 2.50% | 3.56% | 4.32% | 3.75% | 13.63% | 12.92% | 3.68% | 4.74% | 3.80% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 4.24% |
Drawdowns
VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VLSMX drawdown since its inception was -20.09%, smaller than the maximum IOEZX drawdown of -56.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VLSMX and IOEZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VLSMX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.09% | -56.15% | +36.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.33% | -11.71% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -21.47% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -38.12% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.10% | -4.99% | -1.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.36% | -8.64% | +3.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.65% | 2.84% | -1.19% |
Volatility
VLSMX vs. IOEZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund (VLSMX) is 3.24%, while ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX) has a volatility of 4.25%. This indicates that VLSMX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IOEZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VLSMX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.24% | 4.25% | -1.01% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.32% | 8.69% | -3.37% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.56% | 15.56% | -6.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.91% | 13.90% | -3.99% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.91% | 16.44% | -6.53% |