- ISIN
- US00171A6477
- CUSIP
- 00171A647
- Issuer
- AMG
- Inception Date
- Nov 3, 2010
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ACWDX Performance Chart
AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (ACWDX) is up 17.1% since the beginning of the year. ACWDX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACWDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,322.
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Returns By Period
AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (ACWDX) has returned 17.13% so far this year and 21.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACWDX has returned 11.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.91%
- 1M
- 4.06%
- YTD
- 17.13%
- 6M
- 14.41%
- 1Y
- 21.78%
- 3Y*
- 12.83%
- 5Y*
- 5.74%
- 10Y*
- 11.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ACWDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2010, ACWDX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ACWDX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.94% | 2.67% | -5.21% | 9.04% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 17.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.64% | -5.21% | -8.31% | -2.36% | 5.29% | 5.15% | 2.72% | 3.74% | 2.16% | 2.82% | 2.16% | -10.79% | 0.29% |
| 2024 | -2.64% | 7.83% | 1.98% | -7.00% | 2.91% | 0.31% | 5.09% | 0.82% | -0.12% | 0.46% | 7.72% | -7.16% | 9.27% |
| 2023 | 10.22% | -1.87% | -1.27% | -1.64% | -2.54% | 8.64% | 3.22% | -1.33% | -5.12% | -5.39% | 8.85% | 9.44% | 21.13% |
| 2022 | -11.45% | -0.00% | -0.00% | -8.79% | -1.37% | -6.93% | 9.95% | -4.99% | -7.88% | 9.53% | 4.98% | -5.33% | -22.32% |
| 2021 | 2.08% | 2.31% | -5.60% | 5.70% | -1.38% | 2.74% | 2.29% | 3.81% | -3.21% | 6.45% | -5.77% | 3.36% | 12.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.83%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2010.
- This fund participated in 116.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.12% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.83% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.83%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 105.12%
- Downside Capture
- 116.90%
Expense Ratio
ACWDX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACWDX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (ACWDX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ACWDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 2.78 | -1.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.99 | 12.44 | -8.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $10.03 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 0.00% | 2.04% | 58.27% | 4.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.03 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund was 38.86%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.86%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.82%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 11mo | 2y 6moJun 2015 - Jan 2018 |
2011 bear market2011 | -34.37%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -32.74%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 2y 1mo | 3y 2dNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.38%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 1y 1mo | 1y 5moSep 2018 - Feb 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACWDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.86% | -56.78% | +17.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.99% | -9.10% | -5.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.64% | -18.90% | -7.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.74% | -25.43% | -7.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.86% | -33.92% | -4.94% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.03% | -10.71% | +0.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.53% | 2.03% | +3.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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