- CUSIP
- 21924B302
- Issuer
- Cornerstone
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 1987
- Region
- Developed Markets (Global)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
CLM Performance Chart
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (CLM) is down 0.7% since the beginning of the year. CLM is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,579.
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Returns By Period
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (CLM) has returned -0.66% so far this year and 11.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLM has returned 10.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.
- 1D
- 1.64%
- 1M
- 0.95%
- 6M
- -1.37%
- YTD
- -0.66%
- 1Y
- 11.38%
- 3Y*
- 14.14%
- 5Y*
- 9.56%
- 10Y*
- 10.88%
- ALL TIME*
- 7.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CLM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 2, 2002, CLM's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +32.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -45.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, CLM closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Feb 16, 2005 at -18.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.72% | -4.58% | -5.13% | 6.06% | 2.38% | 0.32% | 0.02% | -0.66% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.32% | -10.23% | -4.43% | -3.63% | 14.02% | 6.14% | 1.13% | 2.02% | 3.37% | 2.34% | 0.77% | 2.34% | 18.61% |
| 2024 | 0.69% | 3.53% | 4.99% | -0.60% | 4.62% | 2.78% | 1.41% | 0.00% | 2.65% | 5.97% | 13.08% | -3.02% | 41.49% |
| 2023 | 11.20% | 1.12% | -1.52% | 1.60% | 3.53% | 7.12% | 5.83% | -3.45% | -1.80% | -14.43% | 9.39% | 0.27% | 17.50% |
| 2022 | 0.34% | -1.07% | 3.21% | -25.47% | 7.17% | -20.12% | 17.48% | 3.55% | -13.26% | -1.10% | 3.94% | -10.76% | -36.72% |
| 2021 | 11.07% | 0.50% | 6.74% | -12.49% | -1.09% | 3.54% | 3.98% | 9.46% | 0.68% | 8.98% | 2.79% | 3.18% | 41.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.98%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2002.
- This fund participated in 109.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.93% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.22 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
- 3.98%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.22
- Upside Capture
- 101.93%
- Downside Capture
- 109.55%
Expense Ratio
CLM has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CLM ranks 15 for risk / return — above 15% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (CLM) 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.
| CLM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.25 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.73 | 2.00 | -1.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.32 | 8.49 | -6.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. provided a 19.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.28 | $1.45 | $2.14 | $1.89 | $2.19 | $2.42 | $2.79 | $2.75 | $3.35 | $4.35 |
Dividend yield | 19.66% | 17.48% | 15.17% | 20.50% | 29.44% | 13.45% | 18.96% | 21.98% | 25.38% | 18.04% | 22.44% | 28.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.. 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 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.85 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.46 |
| 2024 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.28 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.45 |
| 2022 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $2.14 |
| 2021 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $1.89 |
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 Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.. 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 Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. was 77.02%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2878 trading sessions.
The current Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. drawdown is 2.41%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-77.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 11y 5mo | 13y 1moJul 2007 - Aug 2020 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-43.45%Jun 2022 | 2mo 11d | 2y 5mo | 2y 7moApr 2022 - Nov 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-31.52%May 2005 | 2mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 1y 4moFeb 2005 - Jul 2006 | — |
-23.85%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 3mo 7d | 5moFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-19.16%May 2021 | 1mo 6d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 21dApr 2021 - Sep 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CLM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.02% | -56.78% | -20.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.61% | -9.10% | -5.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.16% | -18.90% | -6.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.45% | -25.43% | -18.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.98% | -33.92% | -11.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.41% | -1.58% | -0.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.66% | -10.70% | -13.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.57% | 2.14% | +2.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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