- ISIN
- US2779114592
- CUSIP
- 277911459
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Feb 28, 2001
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
EITGX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund (EITGX) is up 7.9% since the beginning of the year. EITGX is currently trading at $65 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EITGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,821.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund (EITGX) has returned 7.87% so far this year and 23.04% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, EITGX has achieved an annualized return of 15.03%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 0.06%
- YTD
- 7.87%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- 1Y
- 23.04%
- 3Y*
- 20.16%
- 5Y*
- 12.74%
- 10Y*
- 15.03%
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%
EITGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 7, 2001, EITGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, EITGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.70% | -2.16% | -5.11% | 11.12% | 3.74% | -0.89% | 7.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.60% | -0.81% | -6.53% | -0.22% | 6.06% | 5.37% | 1.88% | 2.00% | 2.47% | 2.25% | 0.33% | -0.17% | 16.79% |
| 2024 | 2.45% | 5.43% | 2.88% | -4.08% | 5.24% | 4.37% | 0.24% | 2.83% | 1.26% | -0.73% | 5.72% | -2.31% | 25.27% |
| 2023 | 6.13% | -2.16% | 4.24% | 1.98% | 0.49% | 6.26% | 3.49% | -1.17% | -4.59% | -1.68% | 9.06% | 4.10% | 28.37% |
| 2022 | -6.17% | -2.95% | 3.12% | -9.70% | -0.70% | -7.72% | 9.37% | -3.62% | -8.89% | 7.83% | 5.70% | -5.95% | -20.01% |
| 2021 | -1.15% | 3.51% | 2.84% | 5.17% | 0.42% | 3.25% | 1.97% | 3.14% | -5.31% | 6.33% | -1.16% | 3.90% | 24.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.58%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 07, 2001.
- This fund captured 101.81% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.45% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.99, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.58%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 101.81%
- Downside Capture
- 95.45%
Expense Ratio
EITGX has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EITGX 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 Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund (EITGX) 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.
| EITGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 2.78 | -0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.56 | 12.44 | -2.88 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 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 | $1.41 | $1.41 | $0.92 | $0.29 | $0.25 | $0.17 | $0.23 | $0.26 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.18% | 2.35% | 1.74% | 0.67% | 0.74% | 0.39% | 0.69% | 0.92% | 1.04% | 0.97% | 1.14% | 1.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 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 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $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 Tax Managed Growth 1.2 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 Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund was 51.96%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 769 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Tax Managed Growth 1.2 Fund drawdown is 1.08%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.96%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 18d | 4y 5moOct 2007 - Mar 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -34.71%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 2y 4mo | 3y 9moMay 2001 - Mar 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.97%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.96%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.08%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EITGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.96% | -56.78% | +4.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.53% | -9.10% | -1.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.96% | -18.90% | -0.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.96% | -25.43% | -0.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.97% | -33.92% | +0.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.08% | -1.80% | +0.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.12% | -10.71% | +2.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.36% | 2.03% | +0.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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