- ISIN
- US62827L2117
- CUSIP
- 62827L211
- Issuer
- Catalyst Mutual Funds
- Inception Date
- Jul 1, 2012
- Category
- Tactical Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
CLTAX Performance Chart
Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund (CLTAX) is up 12.6% since the beginning of the year. CLTAX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLTAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,222.
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Returns By Period
Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund (CLTAX) has returned 12.56% so far this year and 26.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLTAX has returned 7.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 1.19%
- 1M
- 3.12%
- YTD
- 12.56%
- 6M
- 10.81%
- 1Y
- 26.72%
- 3Y*
- 13.02%
- 5Y*
- 4.09%
- 10Y*
- 7.83%
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%
CLTAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2012, CLTAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CLTAX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.02% | 3.15% | -7.07% | 11.10% | 1.22% | 2.35% | 12.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.76% | -2.15% | -4.38% | -1.15% | 4.84% | 4.10% | 2.13% | 1.04% | 3.76% | 2.04% | 1.54% | -1.75% | 15.26% |
| 2024 | 1.16% | 4.39% | 3.30% | -5.89% | 2.40% | 0.39% | 1.10% | 0.45% | 0.57% | -3.11% | 5.37% | -5.95% | 3.51% |
| 2023 | 0.97% | -1.18% | 1.72% | 0.29% | -0.51% | 3.76% | 0.28% | -2.34% | -3.26% | -0.97% | 7.49% | 3.96% | 10.16% |
| 2022 | -9.93% | -2.67% | 1.77% | -5.46% | -3.81% | -5.69% | 4.00% | -1.70% | -3.01% | 0.07% | 1.12% | -1.46% | -24.36% |
| 2021 | -2.35% | 2.95% | 5.61% | 3.71% | 0.53% | 0.96% | 4.05% | -0.30% | -2.99% | 3.92% | -1.26% | 2.10% | 17.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.29%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2012.
- This fund participated in 80.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.60% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.67 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.29%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 69.60%
- Downside Capture
- 80.48%
Expense Ratio
CLTAX has a high expense ratio of 1.53%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CLTAX ranks 42 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund (CLTAX) 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.
| CLTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.39 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 2.78 | -0.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.06 | 12.44 | -1.38 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund provided a 8.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.59 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $1.67 | $0.11 | $0.58 | $1.68 | $0.41 | $0.46 | $0.19 | $0.82 |
Dividend yield | 8.94% | 10.06% | 0.02% | 1.02% | 12.48% | 0.55% | 3.42% | 12.17% | 2.73% | 2.81% | 1.35% | 6.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation 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 | $1.59 | $1.59 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation 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 Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund was 28.93%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.93%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 6mo 23d | 2y 19dSep 2018 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.92%Jun 2022 | 5mo 18d | 3y 4mo | 3y 10moDec 2021 - Oct 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.04%Feb 2016 | 11mo 21d | 9mo 29d | 1y 9moFeb 2015 - Dec 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.91%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2018 pullback2018 | -9.04%Feb 2018 | 10d | 5mo 5d | 5mo 15dJan 2018 - Jul 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CLTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.93% | -56.78% | +27.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.91% | -9.10% | -1.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.53% | -18.90% | +2.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.92% | -25.43% | -1.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.93% | -33.92% | +4.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.00% | -10.71% | +2.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.41% | 2.03% | +0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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