- ISIN
- US74316J2270
- Issuer
- Boston Common
- Inception Date
- Sep 19, 2021
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BCEMX Performance Chart
Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund (BCEMX) is up 18.9% since the beginning of the year. BCEMX is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund (BCEMX) has returned 18.90% so far this year and 41.67% over the past 12 months.
Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund
- 1D
- 1.33%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- 6M
- 14.14%
- YTD
- 18.90%
- 1Y
- 41.67%
- 3Y*
- 21.61%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
BCEMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 2021, BCEMX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -10.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BCEMX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -6.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.82% | 5.68% | -10.16% | 13.10% | 5.94% | 0.58% | -3.62% | 18.90% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.68% | 0.71% | 0.31% | 1.19% | 4.94% | 6.00% | -0.04% | 3.65% | 7.62% | 5.04% | -1.58% | 2.83% | 37.06% |
| 2024 | -4.78% | 5.88% | 1.15% | -0.09% | 1.99% | 4.23% | -1.20% | 3.56% | 6.93% | -3.26% | -3.45% | -1.84% | 8.63% |
| 2023 | 9.29% | -7.08% | 2.62% | -1.16% | -2.15% | 5.63% | 4.06% | -7.43% | -3.38% | -3.80% | 8.38% | 2.98% | 6.39% |
| 2022 | 0.28% | -5.44% | -2.02% | -8.32% | 3.25% | -3.98% | -1.59% | -1.76% | -10.17% | -0.89% | 16.24% | -2.14% | -17.32% |
| 2021 | 1.08% | 1.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.65%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2021.
- This fund participated in 77.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.65%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 77.26%
- Downside Capture
- 77.89%
Expense Ratio
BCEMX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BCEMX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund (BCEMX) 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.
| BCEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.30 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 2.28 | +0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.75 | 9.88 | +0.86 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund provided a 1.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.64 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.51 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.84% | 2.18% | 2.33% | 2.15% | 2.02% | 0.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets 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 | $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 | $0.64 | $0.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2021 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets 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 Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund was 31.06%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 483 trading sessions.
The current Boston Common ESG Impact Emerging Markets Fund drawdown is 5.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -31.06%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 11mo | 2y 8moJan 2022 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.11%Apr 2025 | 6mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 8mo 19dOct 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.85%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 25d | 1mo 27dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.44%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 1mo 10dJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.16%May 2026 | 12d | 7d | 19dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BCEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.06% | -56.78% | +25.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.85% | -9.10% | -4.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.11% | -18.90% | -0.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.97% | -0.45% | -5.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.19% | -10.71% | -0.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.87% | 2.09% | +1.78% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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