- ISIN
- US2779238763
- CUSIP
- 277923876
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Nov 29, 2005
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
EDIAX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund (EDIAX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. EDIAX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EDIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,432.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund (EDIAX) has returned 7.62% so far this year and 20.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EDIAX has returned 8.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- 3.83%
- YTD
- 7.62%
- 6M
- 9.47%
- 1Y
- 20.04%
- 3Y*
- 14.74%
- 5Y*
- 7.44%
- 10Y*
- 8.71%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
EDIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 1, 2005, EDIAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EDIAX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.88% | 0.11% | -5.66% | 6.50% | 3.59% | 0.40% | 7.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.10% | 0.62% | -2.24% | 1.79% | 3.94% | 3.55% | -0.62% | 1.61% | 2.22% | 1.92% | 1.22% | 1.63% | 19.06% |
| 2024 | 0.38% | 2.67% | 1.93% | -2.05% | 3.65% | 0.80% | 0.63% | 2.35% | 0.98% | -2.76% | 1.54% | -2.29% | 7.87% |
| 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% | 1.75% | -3.36% | 3.43% | -1.97% | 3.78% | 15.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.09%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 02, 2005.
- This fund participated in 88.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.09%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 76.17%
- Downside Capture
- 88.13%
Expense Ratio
EDIAX has a high expense ratio of 1.17%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EDIAX ranks 51 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 Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund (EDIAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| EDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.16 | 2.39 | -0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.08 | 3.25 | -0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.43 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 3.11 | -0.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.83 | 14.38 | -3.55 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Global Income Builder Fund provided a 4.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.49 | $0.80 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.46 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 4.91% | 4.12% | 7.64% | 3.36% | 3.54% | 4.07% | 3.15% | 3.36% | 4.00% | 3.24% | 3.63% | 3.94% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.27 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.33 | $0.80 |
| 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 |
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 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 51.79%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1312 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.79%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 5y 2mo | 6y 7moOct 2007 - May 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.57%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 22dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.86%Sep 2022 | 9mo 1d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moDec 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.00%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.99%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 29d | 1y 3moMay 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.79% | -56.78% | +4.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.41% | -9.10% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.74% | -18.90% | +8.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.86% | -25.43% | +1.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.57% | -33.92% | +3.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.18% | -10.72% | +0.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.91% | 1.97% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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