Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund (ETEGX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small-cap companies to be companies having a market capitalization that falls (i) within or below the range of companies in either the current Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, or (ii) below the three-year average maximum market cap of companies in either index as of December 31 of the three preceding years. With respect to 20% of its net assets, it may also invest in companies that are larger than the capitalization ranges stated above.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2779057908 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 277905790 |
| Issuer | Eaton Vance |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
ETEGX has a high expense ratio of 1.21%, 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 Small-Cap 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
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund had a return of 5.24% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.79% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund had an annualized return of 8.82%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.24% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 4.95% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 15.67% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 12.79% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.09% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.82% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ETEGX, 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 | -2.34% | 5.52% | 4.13% | -6.34% | 5.24% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 9.32% | 0.14% | -2.72% | -0.59% | -3.62% | 6.60% | 2.59% | -3.72% | -7.07% | -5.96% | 8.59% | 9.14% | 11.28% |
| 2022 | -7.57% | 3.33% | -0.87% | -6.64% | -2.39% | -5.58% | 8.90% | -5.71% | -7.98% | 11.17% | 3.75% | -4.83% | -15.52% |
| 2021 | 0.20% | 6.18% | 3.13% | 3.41% | 0.36% | -0.18% | -0.06% | 1.50% | -2.66% | 5.09% | -3.69% | 6.89% | 21.45% |
| 2020 | -1.52% | -7.93% | -16.81% | 9.95% | 5.67% | 0.69% | 4.38% | 3.60% | -4.90% | 2.70% | 11.92% | 8.07% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 9.82% | 5.66% | -1.09% | 4.47% | -4.21% | 7.06% | 1.76% | -2.76% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 3.46% | 0.88% | 27.57% |
| 2018 | 3.12% | -3.32% | 0.99% | 0.45% | 5.79% | 0.78% | 1.55% | 3.89% | -0.40% | -9.53% | 2.52% | -10.55% | -6.00% |
| 2017 | 0.16% | 2.59% | 0.69% | 0.15% | -0.68% | 2.52% | 0.62% | -1.14% | 4.61% | 1.03% | 3.41% | 0.16% | 14.87% |
| 2016 | -6.23% | 0.44% | 7.57% | -0.08% | 3.72% | -1.32% | 3.52% | 1.26% | -0.23% | -1.41% | 8.72% | 2.72% | 19.31% |
| 2015 | -2.48% | 6.90% | 2.82% | -3.72% | 3.94% | 0.53% | -0.79% | -4.05% | -4.57% | 3.12% | 1.48% | -5.05% | -2.67% |
| 2014 | -3.77% | 3.80% | 0.78% | -2.37% | 1.13% | 4.57% | -6.45% | 5.53% | -4.31% | 3.97% | 0.49% | 1.63% | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 6.35% | 1.13% | 3.41% | -2.66% | 2.67% | -0.76% | 8.12% | -0.60% | 5.36% | 2.94% | 2.31% | 2.82% | 35.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ETEGX is 21, indicating that it is in the bottom 21% 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.
ETEGX (Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund (ETEGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund granted a 0.64% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.41 | $2.16 | $0.16 | $0.95 | $1.36 | $1.45 | $1.77 | $2.84 | $3.36 | $1.08 |
Dividend yield | 0.64% | 0.68% | 3.22% | 13.87% | 1.06% | 7.19% | 12.29% | 11.02% | 13.88% | 23.25% | 21.92% | 5.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Small-Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.16 | $2.16 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.16 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.95 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $1.36 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.45 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $1.77 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $2.84 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.26 | $3.36 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eaton Vance Small-Cap 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 Small-Cap Fund was 55.47%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund drawdown is 2.69%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.47% | Jun 18, 2008 | 181 | Mar 9, 2009 | 470 | Jan 18, 2011 | 651 |
| -36.66% | Feb 14, 2020 | 26 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 188 |
| -28.56% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 323 | Jan 17, 2013 | 431 |
| -24.3% | Nov 8, 2021 | 226 | Sep 30, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -23.74% | Jun 23, 2015 | 162 | Feb 11, 2016 | 195 | Nov 17, 2016 | 357 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund volatility is 3.39%, 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.