VVSCX vs. VCSTX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) and VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX).
VVSCX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Aug 31, 2006. VCSTX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Apr 28, 1994.
Performance
VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Performance Comparison
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VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VVSCX VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund | 0.64% | 4.30% | 9.10% | 12.56% | -13.72% | 0.69% |
VCSTX VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | -9.97% | 22.57% | 32.60% | 55.45% | -38.09% | 4.35% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VVSCX achieves a 0.64% return, which is significantly higher than VCSTX's -9.97% return.
VVSCX
- 1D
- -0.96%
- 1M
- -7.92%
- YTD
- 0.64%
- 6M
- 5.64%
- 1Y
- 21.96%
- 3Y*
- 9.25%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
VCSTX
- 1D
- -1.96%
- 1M
- -10.13%
- YTD
- -9.97%
- 6M
- -10.33%
- 1Y
- 25.55%
- 3Y*
- 23.36%
- 5Y*
- 9.15%
- 10Y*
- 17.13%
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VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VVSCX has a 0.76% expense ratio, which is lower than VCSTX's 0.94% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VVSCX vs. VCSTX — Risk / Return Rank
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VCSTX
VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) and VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX). 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.
| VVSCX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.01 | 0.91 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 1.42 | +0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.19 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.32 | 0.94 | +0.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.15 | 2.87 | +2.28 |
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
| VVSCX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.01 | 0.91 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.34 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.68 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.11 | 0.20 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between VVSCX and VCSTX is 0.61, 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
VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Dividend Comparison
VVSCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 19.38%, more than VCSTX's 8.28% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VVSCX VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund | 19.38% | 0.00% | 3.55% | 16.57% | 9.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VCSTX VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | 8.28% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.31% | 42.68% | 11.14% | 8.13% | 19.76% | 0.00% | 6.21% |
Drawdowns
VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VVSCX drawdown since its inception was -31.33%, smaller than the maximum VCSTX drawdown of -89.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VVSCX and VCSTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VVSCX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.33% | -89.61% | +58.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.03% | -17.03% | +3.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -44.91% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -44.91% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.47% | -17.03% | +7.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.68% | -47.36% | +36.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.69% | 5.58% | -1.89% |
Volatility
VVSCX vs. VCSTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) is 6.02%, while VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX) has a volatility of 8.30%. This indicates that VVSCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VCSTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VVSCX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.02% | 8.30% | -2.28% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.83% | 17.26% | -4.43% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.84% | 27.56% | -5.72% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.92% | 26.71% | -4.79% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.92% | 25.32% | -3.40% |