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abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFI...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

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

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) has returned -0.35% so far this year and 4.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CGFIX has returned 1.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund

1D
0.36%
1M
-2.43%
YTD
-0.35%
6M
0.47%
1Y
4.99%
3Y*
3.59%
5Y*
-0.04%
10Y*
1.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

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, your 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%-2.43%-0.35%
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 4.70%, beta of 0.00, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 1990.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.28%) than losses (3.41%) — 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
4.70%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
17.28%
Downside Capture
3.41%

Expense Ratio

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


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CGFIX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.


CGFIX Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
CGFIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CGFIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
CGFIX Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
CGFIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 7979
Calmar Ratio Rank
CGFIX Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CGFIXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.48

0.90

+0.58

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.04

1.39

+0.66

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.93

1.40

+0.53

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.06

6.61

+1.45

Explore CGFIX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund provided a 6.14% 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

6.14%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$0.09
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 3.32%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-20.28%Dec 29, 2021455Oct 19, 2023
-13.7%Mar 18, 2008157Oct 28, 2008190Jul 31, 2009347
-11.89%Jul 2, 2014343Nov 9, 2015559Jan 30, 2018902
-10.67%Feb 12, 199188Jun 18, 199162Sep 16, 1991150
-7.98%Feb 2, 1994277Mar 9, 199573Jun 22, 1995350

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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