VVSGX vs. VCSTX
Compare and contrast key facts about VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) and VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX).
VVSGX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Aug 31, 2006. VCSTX is managed by VALIC. It was launched on Apr 28, 1994.
Performance
VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Performance Comparison
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VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VVSGX VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund | -7.42% | 8.99% | 10.85% | 14.20% | -32.21% | -3.59% |
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, VVSGX achieves a -7.42% return, which is significantly higher than VCSTX's -9.97% return.
VVSGX
- 1D
- -1.90%
- 1M
- -10.26%
- YTD
- -7.42%
- 6M
- -5.45%
- 1Y
- 10.34%
- 3Y*
- 6.91%
- 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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VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VVSGX has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is lower than VCSTX's 0.94% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VVSGX vs. VCSTX — Risk / Return Rank
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VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) 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.
| VVSGX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.41 | 0.91 | -0.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.74 | 1.42 | -0.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.19 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.42 | 0.94 | -0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.69 | 2.87 | -1.18 |
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
| VVSGX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.41 | 0.91 | -0.50 |
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 | -0.15 | 0.20 | -0.35 |
Correlation
The correlation between VVSGX and VCSTX 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
VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Dividend Comparison
VVSGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.68%, less than VCSTX's 8.28% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VVSGX VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund | 2.68% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.74% | 10.27% | 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
VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VVSGX drawdown since its inception was -44.74%, smaller than the maximum VCSTX drawdown of -89.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VVSGX and VCSTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VVSGX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.74% | -89.61% | +44.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.96% | -17.03% | +3.07% |
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 | -22.74% | -17.03% | -5.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.33% | -47.36% | +22.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.79% | 5.58% | -1.79% |
Volatility
VVSGX vs. VCSTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) is 7.69%, while VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX) has a volatility of 8.30%. This indicates that VVSGX 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
| VVSGX | VCSTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.69% | 8.30% | -0.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.51% | 17.26% | -2.75% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.86% | 27.56% | -3.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.07% | 26.71% | -1.64% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 25.07% | 25.32% | -0.25% |