“…I am thrilled to have David Giroux's Capital Appreciation Fund as a large part of my retirement account. His performance has been superior!”
Workplace Retirement client for 42 years
The suite’s flagship Capital Appreciation Fund has achieved 137% of the return of the S&P 500 Index with only 71% of the risk, over the past 25-year period.1
This means, over time—particularly over longer periods—our strategy has generally kept pace with and even outperformed the index but has done so with meaningfully less risk, as measured by standard deviation.1 View more on this analysis. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
You can get the same proven philosophy and experienced team behind your investments with any solution in the Capital Appreciation suite of funds.
Discover the Capital Appreciation difference
Each of our three funds has a unique goal, yet they share a common aim: maximizing returns while minimizing risks. Here’s how.
Explore the Capital Appreciation suite lineup
Designed to fit a variety of time horizons and risk appetites, we have solutions for a wide range of investors.
| Funds: | Goals: | Asset Allocation: | Open to: | Investors might consider this fund if they: |
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PRCFX |
Pursues attractive income while aiming to grow your initial investment over time. | Stocks: 30%–50% Bonds: 50%–70% |
All investors through retirement and general investing accounts |
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PRWCX |
Pursues equity-like returns with significantly less risk. | Stocks: 50%–70% Bonds: 30%–50% |
Summit Program members at the Select Services tier or above View your tier |
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| TCAF Capital Appreciation Equity ETF New |
Seeks to outperform the S&P 500 Index with a lower risk profile. | Stocks: 100% Bonds: 0% |
All investors through a Brokerage account |
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Put an award-winning team on your side
For the past 17 years, the suite’s flagship Capital Appreciation Fund has been managed by the suite’s lead portfolio manager, David Giroux. During that tenure, David and his team have achieved:
Known for his expertise, lead Portfolio Manager David Giroux has shared his insight in:
What investors say about the Capital Appreciation suite
Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other customers, and they are no guarantee of future performance or success.
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1For the 25-year period ended 12/31/2023. Figures are calculated using monthly data and are net of fees. Performance data quoted represent past performance and are not a reliable indicator of future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance, please click on the name of the fund on the landing page. Not all investors will obtain these results. Standard deviation indicates the volatility of a portfolio's total returns as measured against its mean performance. In general, the higher the standard deviation, the greater the volatility or risk.
For a broader understanding of the Capital Appreciation Fund’s more recent performance, average annual returns for the past 1- 5-, and 10-year period (as of 12/31/2023) are provided below.
| 1 Year | 5 Year Annualized | 10 Year Annualized | Expense Ratio | |
| Capital Appreciation Fund | 18.83% | 12.80% | 10.50% | 0.74% |
| S&P 500 Index | 26.29% | 15.69% | 12.03% |
2Established in 1988, the Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year award recognizes portfolio managers who demonstrate excellent investment skill and the courage to differ from the consensus to benefit investors. The Fund Manager of the Year award winners are chosen based on research and in-depth qualitative evaluation by Morningstar's Manager Research Group. To qualify for the award, managers' funds must have not only posted impressive returns for the year, but the managers also must have a record of delivering outstanding long-term risk-adjusted performance and of aligning their interests with shareholders'. Managers' funds must currently have a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ of Gold or Silver. David Giroux won the award for Allocation Funds in 2012 and Allocation/Alternative Funds in 2017.
Morningstar's Manager Research Group consists of various wholly owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc., including, but not limited to, Morningstar Research Services LLC. Morningstar's Manager Research Group produces various ratings, including the Morningstar Analyst Rating for funds and the Morningstar Quantitative Rating for funds. The Analyst Rating is derived from a qualitative assessment process performed by a manager research analyst, whereas the Morningstar Quantitative Rating uses a machine-learning model based on the decision-making processes of Morningstar's analysts, their past ratings decisions, and the data used to support those decisions. In both cases, the ratings are forward-looking assessments and include assumptions of future events, which may or may not occur or may differ significantly from what was assumed. The Analyst Ratings and Quantitative Ratings are statements of opinions, subject to change, are not to be considered as guarantees, and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. This press release is for informational purposes only; references to securities should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities.
3The T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund received the 2023 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2022, the 2022 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2021, the 2021 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2020, the 2020 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2019, the 2019 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2018, the 2018 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2017, the 2017 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2016, the 2016 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods ended 12/31/2015, the 2015 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/14, the 2014 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2013, the 2013 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2012, the 2012 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2011, the 2011 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2010, the 2010 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 5-year and 10-year periods ended 12/31/2009, and the 2009 Lipper Fund Classification Award for Best Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Fund over the 10-year period ended 12/31/2008.
Rankings for other periods differ. For Lipper Best Individual Funds, the calculation periods extend over 36, 60, and 120 months. The highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value within each eligible classification determines the fund classification winner over 3, 5, or 10 years as of the period-end and no other time periods. Only one share class (the one with the best Lipper Leader score) is used for each portfolio in determining asset class and overall awards. A high Lipper rating does not necessarily imply that a fund had the best total performance or that the fund achieved positive results for that period. Lipper ratings and Lipper Fund Awards are not intended to predict future results. For a detailed explanation, please review the Lipper Leaders Methodology document on lipperalpha.financial.thomsonreuters.com/lipper.
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ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are bought and sold at market prices, not net asset value. Investors generally incur the cost of the spread between the prices at which shares are bought and sold. Buying and selling shares may result in brokerage commissions, which will reduce returns. The T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund, Capital Appreciation and Income Fund, and Capital Appreciation Equity ETF share the same lead portfolio manager and investment research process. However, the funds’ implementation of the research process varies, including, but not limited to, differences in product structure, asset allocation, trading, and fees and expenses. There is no guarantee that the funds will perform similarly in any market environment. Review the prospectuses for detailed information on the funds' strategy, fees, and risks.
RISKS
Capital Appreciation Fund: The fund is subject to the inherent volatility of common stock investing. The value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that a stock judged undervalued may be appropriately priced. Because of the fund’s fixed income holdings or cash position, it may not keep pace in a rapidly rising market.
Capital Appreciation and Income Fund: The fund is subject to the inherent volatility of common stock investing. Fixed income securities are subject to credit risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
Capital Appreciation Equity ETF: The ETF is subject to the inherent volatility of common stock investing. The fund's value and growth investing styles may become out of favor, which may result in periods of underperformance. The fund is nondiversified, meaning it may invest a greater portion of its assets in a single company and own more of the company’ voting securities than is permissible for a diversified fund. The fund's share price can be expected to fluctuate more than that of a comparable diversified fund.
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