Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund (EDIAX)
The investment seeks to achieve total return for its shareholders. The fund seeks to invest in common stocks, preferred stocks and other hybrid securities, and fixed and floating-rate securities and other debt ("income instruments") of U.S. and foreign issuers. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest (i) at least 30% of its net assets in securities or other instruments issued by issuers located outside of the United States, which may include emerging market countries; and (ii) in issuers located in at least five different countries (including the United States).
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2779238763 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 277923876 |
| Issuer | Eaton Vance |
| Inception Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Category | Global Allocation |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
EDIAX has a high expense ratio of 1.17%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund had a return of 5.81% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.92% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund had an annualized return of 6.52%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.79%, indicating that Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.81% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | 2.41% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 13.95% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 16.92% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.12% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.52% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EDIAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.38% | 2.67% | 1.93% | -2.05% | 5.81% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 6.10% | -2.51% | 2.43% | 1.64% | -1.06% | 3.72% | 2.29% | -1.11% | -3.64% | -1.81% | 7.42% | 4.31% | 18.49% |
| 2022 | -4.52% | -2.71% | 0.35% | -6.60% | 0.90% | -8.26% | 6.87% | -4.32% | -7.15% | 5.52% | 6.03% | -2.79% | -16.78% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | 2.42% | 1.61% | 3.86% | 1.81% | 0.52% | 1.33% | 1.76% | -3.36% | 3.43% | -1.97% | 3.78% | 15.14% |
| 2020 | -0.66% | -5.07% | -14.70% | 8.03% | 4.81% | 2.16% | 4.39% | 4.23% | -2.55% | -1.77% | 9.56% | 4.11% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 6.02% | 2.19% | 1.80% | 2.91% | -3.89% | 4.80% | 0.19% | -0.80% | 1.30% | 1.84% | 2.14% | 3.17% | 23.50% |
| 2018 | 3.35% | -3.63% | -0.26% | 0.29% | -0.48% | -0.26% | 2.44% | 0.74% | 0.41% | -5.61% | 0.20% | -5.50% | -8.42% |
| 2017 | 2.41% | 1.64% | 0.55% | 2.21% | 2.51% | 0.19% | 1.67% | -0.59% | 1.43% | 1.31% | 0.74% | 1.07% | 16.18% |
| 2016 | -3.77% | -1.68% | 4.99% | 1.20% | 0.82% | -1.13% | 3.05% | 0.08% | 0.21% | -1.61% | -0.28% | 1.70% | 3.34% |
| 2015 | -0.85% | 5.08% | -0.50% | 1.14% | 1.59% | -2.22% | 1.73% | -5.28% | -2.75% | 7.20% | 0.32% | -1.74% | 3.14% |
| 2014 | -3.46% | 5.03% | -0.27% | 0.68% | 1.86% | 1.60% | -2.35% | 2.45% | -1.66% | 0.33% | 1.03% | -2.06% | 2.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% | -0.72% | 2.54% | 3.17% | 0.86% | -3.02% | 4.36% | -2.99% | 4.06% | 4.18% | 2.18% | 2.23% | 22.58% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of EDIAX is 78, placing it in the top 22% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
EDIAX (Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund (EDIAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund granted a 3.44% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.46 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 3.44% | 3.36% | 3.54% | 4.07% | 3.15% | 3.36% | 4.00% | 3.53% | 3.63% | 3.94% | 4.15% | 4.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Global Income Builder 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.13 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.17 | $0.46 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.32 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.34 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.34 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eaton Vance Global Income Builder 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 Global Income Builder Fund was 51.55%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1256 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.55% | Oct 15, 2007 | 351 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1256 | Mar 6, 2014 | 1607 |
| -30.57% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 141 |
| -23.86% | Dec 30, 2021 | 187 | Sep 27, 2022 | 342 | Feb 7, 2024 | 529 |
| -15% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 351 |
| -12.99% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 144 | Sep 7, 2016 | 327 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund volatility is 2.44%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.