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USAA AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND

QUARTERLY COMMENTARY
As of March 31, 2022

Market Commentary Fund Performance and Positioning


Returns for US equities were well into negative territory for the The USAA Aggressive Growth Fund posted a negative return
first quarter of 2022. Several developments weighed on market while underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth
sentiment during the quarter, most notably Russia’s invasion of Index.
Ukraine in late February. The conflict raised the prospect of Stock selection detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to
further supply chain disruptions and clouded the outlook for the the benchmark for the quarter, while sector allocation was
global economy. At the same time, the resulting sanctions essentially a neutral factor. Selection within information
imposed on Russia by the United States and Europe led to a technology and industrials weighed most heavily on return.
spike in the price of oil and other commodities, adding to
concerns that inflation would further accelerate from already
historically high levels. As a result, the market began to
anticipate a much more aggressive approach to raising interest
rates on the part of the US Federal Reserve. Against this
backdrop, US stocks moved lower for much of the quarter
before bottoming in early March. The market rallied over the final
two weeks of the quarter to finish well above its earlier lows.
Large-cap growth stocks returned -9.04% as gauged by the
Russell 1000 Growth Index, lagging their value counterparts as
reflected in the -0.74% return for the Russell 1000 Value Index.
Within the Russell 1000 Growth Index, energy stocks led
performance by a wide margin, posting notable gains while all of
the other 10 sectors finished in negative territory.

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charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a index that measures the performance of Russell 1000 Index companies
prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
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therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with
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time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments
should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or
market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes.
Discussion based on the Fund share class. Other classes have different
performance characteristics.
Holdings, if any, are subject to change without notice and should not be
considered purchase recommendations.

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