- ISIN
- US14064D6269
- Issuer
- Guardian
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2019
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
DIVGX Performance Chart
Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund (DIVGX) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. DIVGX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DIVGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,723.
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Returns By Period
Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund (DIVGX) has returned 9.08% so far this year and 18.33% over the past 12 months.
Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.43%
- YTD
- 9.08%
- 6M
- 9.08%
- 1Y
- 18.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.16%
- 5Y*
- 11.49%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
DIVGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2019, DIVGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DIVGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.17% | 3.92% | -4.92% | 6.78% | 1.38% | -0.19% | 9.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.32% | -0.18% | -2.67% | 0.84% | 4.36% | 1.27% | -0.45% | 2.28% | 3.05% | -0.70% | 2.51% | -0.56% | 13.62% |
| 2024 | 1.94% | 3.26% | 1.84% | -3.18% | 4.49% | 3.00% | 1.31% | 4.01% | -0.13% | -2.14% | 2.68% | -1.63% | 16.20% |
| 2023 | 3.58% | -2.91% | 3.46% | 3.54% | -2.36% | 5.45% | 1.56% | -1.53% | -3.32% | -0.38% | 7.26% | 4.27% | 19.48% |
| 2022 | -4.99% | -4.68% | 4.37% | -5.23% | 0.38% | -7.05% | 5.87% | -4.93% | -8.51% | 7.30% | 7.71% | -4.03% | -14.64% |
| 2021 | -2.28% | 1.47% | 3.87% | 4.62% | 2.05% | 0.79% | 2.62% | 0.75% | -3.69% | 7.23% | 0.07% | 7.62% | 27.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.97%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2019.
- This fund participated in 75.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.97%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 73.76%
- Downside Capture
- 75.78%
Expense Ratio
DIVGX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DIVGX 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund (DIVGX) 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.
| DIVGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.78 | -0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.27 | 12.44 | -1.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund provided a 24.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.00 | $4.03 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.38 | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 24.86% | 27.35% | 1.15% | 1.46% | 3.08% | 1.36% | 1.22% | 1.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Guardian Capital Dividend Growth 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.89 | $4.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.20 |
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 Guardian Capital Dividend Growth 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 Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund was 32.33%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current Guardian Capital Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 0.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.33%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.86%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.35%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 25d | 3mo 18dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.07%Oct 2020 | 1mo 27d | 1mo 2d | 2mo 29dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.90%Mar 2026 | 25d | 18d | 1mo 13dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DIVGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.33% | -56.78% | +24.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.90% | -9.10% | +2.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.35% | -18.90% | +5.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.86% | -25.43% | +1.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.68% | -1.80% | +1.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.57% | -10.71% | +6.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.62% | 2.03% | -0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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