- ISIN
- US0228653079
- CUSIP
- 022865307
- Issuer
- Amana
- Inception Date
- Sep 27, 2009
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
AMDWX Performance Chart
Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund (AMDWX) is up 25.7% since the beginning of the year. AMDWX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AMDWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,547.
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Returns By Period
Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund (AMDWX) has returned 25.66% so far this year and 52.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMDWX has returned 8.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund
- 1D
- 1.78%
- 1M
- 2.96%
- YTD
- 25.66%
- 6M
- 25.66%
- 1Y
- 52.24%
- 3Y*
- 18.48%
- 5Y*
- 9.12%
- 10Y*
- 8.30%
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%
AMDWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2009, AMDWX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, AMDWX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.61% | 6.29% | -8.14% | 10.54% | 5.72% | 0.46% | 25.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.15% | -2.64% | -1.70% | 1.26% | 1.40% | 4.44% | -0.07% | 3.23% | 5.12% | 4.26% | -0.06% | 3.61% | 19.97% |
| 2024 | -1.68% | 3.74% | 3.06% | -2.89% | 4.07% | 3.01% | 1.39% | 1.59% | 1.91% | -4.11% | -1.89% | -1.06% | 6.93% |
| 2023 | 6.91% | -4.19% | 3.77% | -1.18% | -0.09% | 2.91% | 3.99% | -3.67% | -3.81% | -3.71% | 6.71% | 5.93% | 13.25% |
| 2022 | -6.07% | -1.32% | -1.42% | -4.80% | -0.34% | -7.09% | 3.63% | -2.89% | -7.31% | 2.14% | 10.10% | -2.48% | -17.60% |
| 2021 | 1.86% | 1.83% | -0.90% | 2.42% | 0.96% | 0.51% | -2.47% | 2.53% | -3.92% | 2.19% | 0.37% | 1.93% | 7.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.26%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2009.
- This fund participated in 74.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.15% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.26% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.58 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -2.26%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 51.15%
- Downside Capture
- 74.20%
Expense Ratio
AMDWX has a high expense ratio of 1.14%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMDWX ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund (AMDWX) 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.
| AMDWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.67 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.37 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.47 | 2.78 | +1.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.93 | 12.44 | +3.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund provided a 2.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.08 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 2.23% | 2.80% | 0.58% | 0.91% | 1.03% | 1.16% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.28% | 0.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World 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 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World 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 Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund was 28.88%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
The current Amana Mutual Funds Trust Developing World Fund drawdown is 1.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.88%Mar 2020 | 5y 6mo | 6mo 23d | 6y 1moSep 2014 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.42%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moFeb 2021 - Jun 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.18%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 5mo 11d | 11mo 24dSep 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2014 correction2014 | -13.75%Feb 2014 | 9mo | 5mo 20d | 1y 2moMay 2013 - Jul 2014 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.50%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 7mo | 1y 12moMay 2011 - Apr 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AMDWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.88% | -56.78% | +27.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.36% | -9.10% | -2.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.18% | -18.90% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.01% | -25.43% | -1.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.42% | -33.92% | +6.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.86% | -1.80% | -0.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.99% | -10.71% | +1.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.18% | 2.03% | +1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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