Eaton Vance Global Small-Cap Equity Fund (ESVAX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small-cap companies (the "80% Policy"). The portfolio managers generally consider small-cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index.
Fund Info
US2779112364
277911236
Mar 3, 2002
$1,000
Mid-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
ESVAX has a high expense ratio of 1.35%, 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 Small-Cap Equity 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
ESVAX
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.46%
2.46%
9.31%
23.49%
13.03%
11.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ESVAX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.39% | -1.92% | 0.08% | 1.05% | -3.71% | 4.86% | 3.09% | -4.00% | -2.60% | 4.63% | |||
| 2022 | -8.46% | 0.46% | -1.91% | -7.84% | -1.60% | -8.50% | 9.29% | -5.99% | -8.96% | 8.38% | 7.41% | -3.37% | -21.24% |
| 2021 | -1.70% | 4.27% | 2.55% | 4.86% | 0.94% | -0.66% | 1.93% | 1.62% | -4.30% | 4.50% | -3.56% | 6.15% | 17.19% |
| 2020 | -1.51% | -8.18% | -18.11% | 12.08% | 7.30% | 0.85% | 4.45% | 4.55% | -2.18% | 0.36% | 10.44% | 7.49% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 8.29% | 4.03% | -0.08% | 3.42% | -4.19% | 6.44% | 0.58% | -1.79% | 1.02% | 1.37% | 3.84% | 3.01% | 28.45% |
| 2018 | 3.81% | -4.14% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 2.71% | 0.00% | 1.15% | 1.47% | -0.13% | -9.17% | 1.60% | -7.99% | -9.22% |
| 2017 | 2.12% | 2.40% | 1.70% | 2.07% | 1.56% | 1.46% | 2.65% | -0.96% | 3.50% | 0.79% | 3.00% | 0.84% | 23.20% |
| 2016 | -6.49% | -0.59% | 7.47% | -0.00% | 2.01% | -2.60% | 3.68% | 0.09% | 1.33% | -2.36% | 3.23% | 2.61% | 7.95% |
| 2015 | -2.65% | 4.73% | 1.36% | -3.29% | 1.04% | -0.57% | -2.01% | -5.32% | -3.46% | 5.83% | 0.84% | -3.10% | -7.01% |
| 2014 | -2.89% | 4.98% | 2.13% | -1.87% | 0.22% | 4.34% | -6.35% | 4.33% | -4.31% | 4.67% | -0.69% | 0.96% | 4.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Global Small-Cap Equity Fund (ESVAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $2.57 | $0.16 | $0.50 | $1.15 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $5.32 | $1.46 |
Dividend yield | 3.97% | 15.56% | 1.00% | 3.42% | 9.83% | 2.60% | 0.00% | 48.61% | 8.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Global Small-Cap Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.57 | $2.57 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.32 | $0.00 | $5.32 |
| 2014 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eaton Vance Global Small-Cap Equity 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 Small-Cap Equity Fund was 50.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 284 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.39% | Jul 13, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 284 | Apr 23, 2010 | 700 |
| -37.8% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 141 | Oct 12, 2020 | 166 |
| -30.91% | Nov 10, 2021 | 221 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -24.31% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 14, 2012 | 347 |
| -23.18% | Apr 16, 2015 | 209 | Feb 11, 2016 | 258 | Feb 21, 2017 | 467 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Global Small-Cap Equity Fund volatility is 0.00%, 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.