MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund (EPSYX)
The fund generally invests in a diversified portfolio consisting of equity securities of companies located throughout the world, including the U.S., that have a history of attractive dividend yields and positive growth in operating cash flow. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets (net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of dividend-paying companies across all market capitalizations. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by companies in emerging markets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US56063J8642 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 56063J864 |
| Issuer | New York Life Investments |
| Inception Date | Dec 26, 2005 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
EPSYX features an expense ratio of 0.84%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield 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
MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund had a return of 17.64% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.12% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund had an annualized return of 6.56%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.31%, indicating that MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.64% | 24.72% |
| 1 month | -2.40% | 2.30% |
| 6 months | 7.66% | 12.31% |
| 1 year | 25.12% | 32.12% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.29% | 13.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.56% | 11.31% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EPSYX, 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 | 0.33% | 2.53% | 3.91% | -2.80% | 4.47% | 0.88% | 4.41% | 3.76% | 1.32% | -2.24% | 17.64% | ||
| 2023 | 4.13% | -2.36% | 0.93% | 2.06% | -2.93% | 5.09% | 2.49% | -2.24% | -3.75% | -2.70% | 6.95% | 4.82% | 12.39% |
| 2022 | -1.40% | -2.10% | 2.81% | -4.25% | 2.30% | -7.21% | 4.18% | -3.70% | -8.80% | 8.71% | 8.45% | -2.74% | -5.37% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | 2.73% | 5.78% | 2.54% | 3.13% | -0.94% | 0.75% | 1.39% | -3.94% | 2.86% | -3.08% | 6.85% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | -1.84% | -9.19% | -15.58% | 8.07% | 2.82% | 0.84% | 3.57% | 3.57% | -2.39% | -3.54% | 12.60% | 2.86% | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 5.30% | 3.37% | 1.45% | 1.05% | -4.64% | 5.27% | -0.83% | -0.83% | 3.36% | 1.96% | 1.28% | 2.83% | 20.93% |
| 2018 | 2.30% | -5.95% | -1.10% | 1.32% | -1.41% | 0.43% | 3.58% | -0.98% | 0.68% | -4.58% | 2.73% | -6.06% | -9.23% |
| 2017 | 1.36% | 2.57% | 2.02% | 0.43% | 3.37% | -0.79% | 1.27% | 0.42% | 1.77% | 0.67% | 2.04% | 0.62% | 16.85% |
| 2016 | -1.65% | 0.84% | 6.69% | 0.22% | 0.39% | 2.07% | 1.49% | -1.91% | 0.03% | -2.90% | -1.21% | 3.34% | 7.28% |
| 2015 | 0.77% | 2.85% | -3.77% | 3.06% | -0.75% | -3.91% | 2.35% | -5.48% | -1.51% | 6.15% | -1.65% | -2.12% | -4.57% |
| 2014 | -2.97% | 4.81% | 1.47% | 3.05% | 1.41% | 1.17% | -2.88% | 2.17% | -2.27% | 0.85% | 1.92% | -2.11% | 6.45% |
| 2013 | 4.36% | 0.24% | 3.10% | 4.94% | -2.25% | -1.21% | 4.82% | -2.46% | 4.12% | 4.66% | 0.10% | 1.69% | 23.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of EPSYX is 81, placing it in the top 19% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund (EPSYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.61 | $0.57 | $0.51 | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.63 | $0.61 | $0.52 | $0.56 | $0.62 | $0.80 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 2.54% | 2.71% | 2.64% | 2.66% | 2.74% | 3.30% | 3.68% | 2.59% | 3.18% | 3.66% | 4.10% | 3.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield 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 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.55 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.50 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.63 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.61 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.52 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.56 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.62 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.80 |
| 2013 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.59 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield 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 MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund was 51.11%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 961 trading sessions.
The current MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund drawdown is 3.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.11% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 961 | Jan 2, 2013 | 1299 |
| -36.35% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 206 | Jan 14, 2021 | 250 |
| -18.92% | Jan 13, 2022 | 188 | Oct 12, 2022 | 187 | Jul 13, 2023 | 375 |
| -15.61% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 205 | Oct 17, 2019 | 434 |
| -15.21% | Feb 26, 2015 | 227 | Jan 20, 2016 | 108 | Jun 23, 2016 | 335 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund volatility is 2.31%, 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.