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ISIN
US0030217220
CUSIP
003021722
Issuer
Aberdeen
Inception Date
Oct 31, 1990
Min. Investment
$1,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset

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Performance

CGFIX Performance Chart

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. CGFIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CGFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,022.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) has returned 1.86% so far this year and 6.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CGFIX has returned 1.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund

1D
0.12%
1M
1.43%
YTD
1.86%
6M
1.93%
1Y
6.15%
3Y*
5.56%
5Y*
0.44%
10Y*
1.86%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CGFIX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 1990, CGFIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1991 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CGFIX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 22, 2021 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Sep 23, 2022 at -3.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.76%1.36%-2.08%0.79%0.45%0.59%1.86%
20251.00%0.70%-1.27%-0.05%0.32%1.72%-0.04%1.03%1.46%0.44%0.54%-0.16%5.79%
20240.13%-0.50%1.23%-1.32%1.33%0.97%1.92%1.45%1.22%-1.40%1.22%-1.43%4.85%
2023-1.54%-2.12%0.57%-0.11%-1.25%-2.07%-0.12%-0.35%-2.18%-1.51%4.45%3.94%-2.54%
2022-2.08%-1.72%-1.54%-1.77%-1.49%0.65%-1.18%-0.98%-0.77%-1.77%-0.90%3.17%-9.99%
2021-1.21%-0.19%-0.09%0.00%0.19%0.19%-1.22%0.76%-1.70%-0.38%-0.87%6.13%1.39%

Benchmark Metrics

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.72%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 1990.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.07%) than losses (3.20%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.72%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
17.07%
Downside Capture
3.20%

Expense Ratio

CGFIX has an expense ratio of 0.78%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CGFIX ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CGFIX Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
CGFIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CGFIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
CGFIX Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
CGFIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4141
Calmar Ratio Rank
CGFIX Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) 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.


CGFIXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

+0.05

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

+0.21

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.37

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.31

2.78

-0.47

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.18

12.44

-4.26

Dividends

Dividend History

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund provided a 6.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.52$0.47$0.55$0.18$0.00$0.76$0.03$0.33$0.59$0.03$0.11$0.03

Dividend yield

6.12%5.51%6.43%2.08%0.00%7.49%0.23%3.29%6.05%0.33%1.12%0.35%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.05$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00$0.19
2025$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.47
2024$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.06$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.55
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.04$0.04$0.18
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.76

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 abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies 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 abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund was 20.28%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund drawdown is 1.18%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2023 bear market2023
-20.28%Oct 2023
1y 9mo
4y 5moDec 2021 - now
Financial crisis2007–2009
-13.70%Oct 2008
7mo 14d9mo 6d
1y 4moMar 2008 - Jul 2009
2015 correction2015
-11.89%Nov 2015
1y 4mo2y 2mo
3y 7moJul 2014 - Jan 2018
1991 correction1991
-10.67%Jun 1991
4mo 6d3mo
7mo 6dFeb 1991 - Sep 1991
1995 pullback1995
-7.98%Mar 1995
1y 1mo3mo 15d
1y 4moFeb 1994 - Jun 1995

Drawdown Indicators


CGFIXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-20.28%

-56.78%

+36.50%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.78%

-9.10%

+6.32%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-5.57%

-18.90%

+13.33%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-20.28%

-25.43%

+5.15%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-20.28%

-33.92%

+13.64%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.18%

-1.80%

+0.62%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.19%

-10.71%

+7.52%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.78%

2.03%

-1.25%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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