Ave Maria Growth Fund (AVEGX)
The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies believed by the Adviser to offer above-average potential for growth in revenues, profits or cash flow. Dividend and interest income are secondary considerations in investment selection. Under normal circumstances, all of its equity investments and at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in companies meeting its religious criteria. The fund may invest in companies of all sizes, including small and mid-cap companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US8085303076 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 808530307 |
| Issuer | Ave Maria Mutual Funds |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The Ave Maria Growth Fund has a high expense ratio of 0.90%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ave Maria Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Ave Maria Growth Fund had a return of 2.21% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.43% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Ave Maria Growth Fund had an annualized return of 10.18%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.37%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.21% | 5.06% |
| 1 month | -4.73% | -3.23% |
| 6 months | 18.86% | 17.14% |
| 1 year | 22.43% | 20.62% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.02% | 11.54% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.18% | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.30% | 5.67% | 4.68% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -5.60% | -3.04% | 11.43% | 5.75% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Ave Maria Growth Fund(AVEGX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ave Maria Growth Fund (AVEGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Ave Maria Growth Fund granted a 2.53% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.16 | $1.16 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $2.25 | $0.65 | $2.04 | $2.89 | $1.61 | $2.48 | $4.25 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 2.53% | 2.59% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 5.26% | 1.70% | 7.22% | 9.37% | 6.08% | 9.89% | 15.06% | 3.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ave Maria 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.25 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.89 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.48 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.25 |
| 2013 | $0.99 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria Growth Fund was 48.28%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 434 trading sessions.
The current Ave Maria Growth Fund drawdown is 7.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.28% | Dec 11, 2007 | 311 | Mar 9, 2009 | 434 | Nov 24, 2010 | 745 |
| -39.03% | Oct 27, 2021 | 244 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -36.95% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 102 | Aug 17, 2020 | 125 |
| -22.54% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 94 | Feb 16, 2012 | 155 |
| -19.79% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 65 | Mar 29, 2019 | 130 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Ave Maria Growth Fund volatility is 3.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.