- ISIN
- US27826L2566
- CUSIP
- 27826L256
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- May 26, 1994
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
EACAX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund (EACAX) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. EACAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EACAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,077.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund (EACAX) has returned 2.06% so far this year and 7.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EACAX has returned 2.26% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 2.00%
- YTD
- 2.06%
- 6M
- 2.46%
- 1Y
- 7.65%
- 3Y*
- 4.38%
- 5Y*
- 1.49%
- 10Y*
- 2.26%
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%
EACAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 27, 1994, EACAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2008 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, EACAX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 22, 2008 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -3.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.58% | 1.58% | -2.15% | 1.20% | 0.49% | 0.40% | 2.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.03% | 1.44% | -1.50% | -0.72% | -0.62% | 0.64% | -0.69% | 0.91% | 2.74% | 1.29% | 0.50% | -0.10% | 3.85% |
| 2024 | -0.02% | 0.09% | 0.08% | -0.90% | 0.08% | 1.18% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 1.16% | -1.28% | 1.93% | -0.81% | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 2.88% | -1.90% | 1.77% | -0.04% | -0.62% | 0.77% | 0.26% | -0.73% | -2.33% | -1.46% | 5.88% | 2.08% | 6.45% |
| 2022 | -2.45% | -0.54% | -3.18% | -2.69% | 1.05% | -1.21% | 1.98% | -1.49% | -2.73% | -0.80% | 4.23% | 0.05% | -7.76% |
| 2021 | 0.37% | -1.69% | 0.26% | 0.82% | 0.27% | 0.28% | 0.83% | -0.44% | -0.70% | -0.18% | 0.74% | -0.02% | 0.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.38%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 27, 1994.
- This fund captured 14.07% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.33%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 4.38%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.07%
- Downside Capture
- -0.33%
Expense Ratio
EACAX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EACAX ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund (EACAX) 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.
| EACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.63 | 1.37 | +0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.78 | -0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.95 | 12.44 | -3.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.43 | $0.39 | $0.33 | $0.21 | $0.17 | $0.23 | $0.32 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 3.50% | 4.30% | 3.88% | 3.18% | 2.09% | 1.53% | 2.04% | 3.00% | 2.61% | 2.52% | 2.74% | 3.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.43 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.17 |
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 Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities 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 Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund was 25.41%, occurring on Dec 16, 2008. Recovery took 193 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance California Municipal Opportunities Fund drawdown is 0.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -25.41%Dec 2008 | 11mo 4d | 9mo 11d | 1y 8moJan 2008 - Sep 2009 |
2011 correction2011 | -12.64%Jan 2011 | 3mo 3d | 8mo 11d | 11mo 14dOct 2010 - Sep 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -12.56%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 1moAug 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2013 correction2013 | -10.87%Sep 2013 | 8mo 28d | 8mo 11d | 1y 5moDec 2012 - May 2014 |
2000 pullback2000 | -9.46%Jan 2000 | 1y 3mo | 7mo 4d | 1y 10moOct 1998 - Aug 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.41% | -56.78% | +31.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.93% | -9.10% | +6.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.74% | -18.90% | +13.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.56% | -25.43% | +12.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.56% | -33.92% | +21.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.11% | -1.80% | +1.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.42% | -10.71% | +8.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.86% | 2.03% | -1.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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