- ISIN
- US1316497171
- CUSIP
- 131649717
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
CEFIX Performance Chart
Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund (CEFIX) is up 30.4% since the beginning of the year. CEFIX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CEFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,832.
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Returns By Period
Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund (CEFIX) has returned 30.36% so far this year and 59.66% over the past 12 months.
Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund
- 1D
- 3.28%
- 1M
- 10.21%
- YTD
- 30.36%
- 6M
- 31.64%
- 1Y
- 59.66%
- 3Y*
- 26.72%
- 5Y*
- 12.87%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
CEFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2019, CEFIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CEFIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.88% | 3.70% | -10.54% | 11.41% | 10.01% | 4.34% | 30.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.91% | 1.53% | 0.84% | 1.33% | 5.33% | 5.84% | 2.87% | 2.22% | 5.03% | 3.53% | -0.26% | 3.05% | 38.50% |
| 2024 | -1.52% | 5.19% | 2.65% | 0.18% | -0.36% | 3.66% | 2.07% | 1.18% | 0.42% | -3.98% | 0.09% | 1.42% | 11.21% |
| 2023 | 7.47% | -3.81% | -0.20% | 0.20% | -1.09% | 5.31% | 5.42% | -4.87% | -3.98% | -4.54% | 9.51% | 2.97% | 11.61% |
| 2022 | 0.16% | -0.90% | -2.24% | -2.80% | 1.31% | -6.90% | 0.56% | 0.18% | -9.47% | 2.23% | 6.75% | -4.09% | -15.07% |
| 2021 | 3.08% | 1.00% | -1.82% | 2.24% | -0.08% | 1.66% | -5.95% | 2.22% | -3.72% | 3.14% | -2.18% | 1.14% | 0.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.87%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2019.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.18%) than losses (65.51%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.87% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 4.87%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 71.18%
- Downside Capture
- 65.51%
Expense Ratio
CEFIX has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CEFIX ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% 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 Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund (CEFIX) 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.
| CEFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.99 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.37 | +0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.30 | 2.78 | +1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.66 | 12.44 | +4.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.20 | $0.34 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.02 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 2.40% | 3.13% | 1.76% | 3.20% | 5.51% | 4.57% | 0.13% | 0.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement 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 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
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 Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement 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 Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund was 30.73%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.73%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 17d | 9mo 19dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.57%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 2y 4mo | 4y 1dFeb 2021 - Feb 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.87%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.45%Apr 2025 | 19d | 25d | 1mo 14dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.29%Jun 2026 | 7d | 5d | 12dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CEFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.73% | -56.78% | +26.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.87% | -9.10% | -4.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.87% | -18.90% | +5.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.41% | -25.43% | +1.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.54% | -10.71% | +1.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.57% | 2.03% | +1.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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