- ISIN
- US13161P8471
- CUSIP
- 13161P847
- Inception Date
- May 31, 2007
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
CGAEX Performance Chart
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A (CGAEX) is up 18.4% since the beginning of the year. CGAEX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CGAEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,305.
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Returns By Period
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A (CGAEX) has returned 18.40% so far this year and 41.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CGAEX has returned 11.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- -1.27%
- YTD
- 18.40%
- 6M
- 17.63%
- 1Y
- 41.33%
- 3Y*
- 12.85%
- 5Y*
- 5.47%
- 10Y*
- 11.97%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
CGAEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2007, CGAEX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -36.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CGAEX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +19.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.40% | 5.67% | -4.46% | 10.43% | 2.70% | -2.81% | 18.40% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.29% | -0.67% | -2.02% | 3.53% | 7.20% | 5.48% | 3.60% | 4.37% | 3.02% | 4.51% | -0.58% | 0.02% | 32.27% |
| 2024 | -8.52% | 1.73% | 4.15% | -3.45% | 8.83% | -6.30% | 3.13% | 0.71% | 4.96% | -5.57% | -0.45% | -5.25% | -7.33% |
| 2023 | 9.46% | -4.11% | 3.41% | -2.12% | -1.21% | 4.90% | 3.25% | -8.08% | -7.56% | -8.94% | 10.65% | 8.28% | 5.40% |
| 2022 | -9.09% | 1.32% | 1.47% | -9.16% | 3.54% | -9.49% | 10.86% | -3.58% | -12.90% | 4.46% | 12.91% | -5.77% | -17.66% |
| 2021 | 2.55% | -2.10% | 0.64% | 0.63% | 1.02% | 2.02% | 0.84% | 1.44% | -4.77% | 8.21% | -3.54% | -0.04% | 6.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of -6.38%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2007.
- This fund participated in 128.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -6.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.70, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -6.38%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 98.04%
- Downside Capture
- 128.34%
Expense Ratio
CGAEX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CGAEX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% 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 Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A (CGAEX) 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.
| CGAEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.32 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.09 | 2.46 | +2.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.23 | 10.92 | +5.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A provided a 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.43% | 0.51% | 0.91% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.26% | 0.66% | 1.01% | 1.69% | 1.19% | 1.06% | 0.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A. 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 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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 Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A. 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 Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A was 76.34%, occurring on Jul 24, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A drawdown is 7.74%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 bear market2012 | -76.34%Jul 2012 | 4y 8mo | — | 18y 7moNov 2007 - now |
2007 correction2007 | -15.54%Aug 2007 | 1mo 4d | 1mo 16d | 2mo 20dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
2007 pullback2007 | -4.53%Jun 2007 | 1d | 8d | 9dJun 2007 - Jun 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -2.53%Oct 2007 | 3d | 1d | 4dOct 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -1.49%Nov 2007 | 0s | 5d | 5dNov 2007 - Nov 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CGAEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.34% | -56.78% | -19.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.41% | -9.10% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.93% | -18.90% | -6.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.14% | -25.43% | -7.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.53% | -33.92% | -3.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.74% | -3.21% | -4.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -50.51% | -10.71% | -39.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.63% | 2.04% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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