- ISIN
- US0155491089
- CUSIP
- 015549108
- Issuer
- Alger
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2003
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
CHUSX Performance Chart
Alger Global Focus Fund (CHUSX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. CHUSX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CHUSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,518.
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Returns By Period
Alger Global Focus Fund (CHUSX) has returned 9.91% so far this year and 14.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CHUSX has returned 11.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Alger Global Focus Fund
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- 3.13%
- YTD
- 9.91%
- 6M
- 10.06%
- 1Y
- 14.77%
- 3Y*
- 22.61%
- 5Y*
- 8.70%
- 10Y*
- 11.16%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
CHUSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 2003, CHUSX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CHUSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2024 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.36% | -0.31% | -6.84% | 9.59% | 3.49% | 0.00% | 9.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.26% | -3.16% | -7.24% | 3.83% | 6.99% | 5.97% | 0.43% | 0.53% | 1.54% | 0.94% | -3.20% | -0.56% | 7.71% |
| 2024 | 0.29% | 6.98% | 3.55% | -5.15% | 4.45% | 2.43% | 0.20% | 3.05% | 0.50% | -0.44% | 5.85% | 13.54% | 40.01% |
| 2023 | 11.07% | -4.80% | 4.82% | -0.86% | -1.37% | 5.76% | 5.05% | -4.61% | -6.19% | -2.70% | 11.29% | 6.48% | 24.23% |
| 2022 | -12.28% | -2.26% | 1.08% | -11.60% | 0.12% | -9.60% | 10.66% | -5.44% | -12.62% | 7.96% | 5.92% | -6.27% | -32.05% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | -0.23% | -1.49% | 5.71% | 1.58% | 4.31% | 1.73% | 4.03% | -5.26% | 7.16% | -1.61% | -1.38% | 14.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alger Global Focus Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.28%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 2003.
- This fund participated in 114.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 113.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 0.28%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 113.47%
- Downside Capture
- 114.73%
Expense Ratio
CHUSX has a high expense ratio of 1.50%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CHUSX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alger Global Focus Fund (CHUSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CHUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.82 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.41 | -0.25 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.25 | 2.93 | -1.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.41 | 13.52 | -9.11 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Alger Global Focus Fund provided a 8.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.47 | $2.47 | $9.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.19 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.74 | $0.98 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 8.16% | 8.97% | 32.77% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.87% | 0.00% | 2.77% | 9.32% | 4.03% | 1.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alger Global Focus 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 | $2.47 | $2.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.14 | $9.14 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 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 | $3.19 | $3.19 |
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 Alger Global Focus 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 Alger Global Focus Fund was 69.31%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2252 trading sessions.
The current Alger Global Focus Fund drawdown is 0.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -69.31%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 8y 11mo | 10y 3dNov 2007 - Nov 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -41.48%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 2y 2mo | 3y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.08%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 2mo 22d | 2y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2020 |
2004 bear market2004 | -20.80%May 2004 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 11d | 7mo 15dApr 2004 - Nov 2004 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.80%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 5d | 3mo 23dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CHUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.31% | -56.78% | -12.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.05% | -9.10% | -2.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.80% | -18.90% | -1.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.48% | -25.43% | -16.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.48% | -33.92% | -7.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.39% | -0.74% | +0.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.48% | -10.72% | -7.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 1.97% | +1.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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