- ISIN
- US2779025731
- CUSIP
- 277902573
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Oct 11, 2010
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
ERBIX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund (ERBIX) is up 11.5% since the beginning of the year. ERBIX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ERBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,534.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund (ERBIX) has returned 11.51% so far this year and 27.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ERBIX has returned 12.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Eaton Vance Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- 5.19%
- YTD
- 11.51%
- 6M
- 12.84%
- 1Y
- 27.20%
- 3Y*
- 17.16%
- 5Y*
- 8.94%
- 10Y*
- 12.41%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
ERBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 3, 2012, ERBIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Dec 2019 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ERBIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 3, 2019 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.25% | 0.96% | -6.76% | 9.69% | 3.98% | 0.60% | 11.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.48% | -1.40% | -3.72% | 0.57% | 5.42% | 3.75% | 0.83% | 1.89% | 3.52% | 2.52% | 0.14% | 1.29% | 18.35% |
| 2024 | -0.79% | 4.31% | 3.24% | -2.46% | 4.45% | 1.68% | 2.59% | 1.45% | 1.27% | -1.78% | 3.99% | -3.49% | 15.00% |
| 2023 | 5.01% | -3.24% | 4.36% | 2.06% | -2.49% | 4.26% | 3.27% | -3.17% | -4.73% | -2.33% | 7.41% | 4.24% | 14.63% |
| 2022 | -2.95% | -2.45% | 1.42% | -7.05% | 0.70% | -6.85% | 5.31% | -3.87% | -9.40% | 5.66% | 8.60% | -3.24% | -14.75% |
| 2021 | -0.97% | 3.90% | 3.65% | 3.92% | 2.18% | 0.05% | -0.71% | 2.05% | -4.07% | 4.63% | -2.47% | 4.76% | 17.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.20%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 06, 2012.
- This fund participated in 90.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.58% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.90, 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
- 0.20%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 86.58%
- Downside Capture
- 90.52%
Expense Ratio
ERBIX has a high expense ratio of 0.93%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ERBIX ranks 52 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 Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund (ERBIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ERBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.63 | 2.93 | -0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.87 | 13.52 | -1.65 |
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 Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund provided a 16.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.29 | $3.29 | $0.75 | $1.45 | $0.93 | $2.53 | $0.49 | $2.76 | $0.85 | $0.99 | $0.54 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 16.27% | 18.14% | 4.12% | 8.82% | 5.97% | 13.08% | 2.63% | 16.82% | 5.93% | 5.78% | 3.59% | 2.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy 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 | $3.29 | $3.29 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $1.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.53 | $2.53 |
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 Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy 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 Richard Bernstein Equity Strategy Fund was 29.18%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -29.18%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.32%Oct 2022 | 9mo 2d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.36%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 11mo 14d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.49%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 1mo 29d | 6mo 3dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.36%Feb 2016 | 9mo 20d | 6mo 24d | 1y 4moApr 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ERBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.18% | -56.78% | +27.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.42% | -9.10% | -1.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.49% | -18.90% | +2.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.32% | -25.43% | +1.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.18% | -33.92% | +4.74% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.49% | -10.72% | +6.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.30% | 1.97% | +0.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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