- ISIN
- US2779057908
- CUSIP
- 277905790
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ETEGX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund (ETEGX) is up 5.8% since the beginning of the year. ETEGX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ETEGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,175.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund (ETEGX) has returned 5.84% so far this year and 4.22% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ETEGX has returned 8.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund
- 1D
- 1.73%
- 1M
- 4.35%
- YTD
- 5.84%
- 6M
- 2.99%
- 1Y
- 4.22%
- 3Y*
- 5.64%
- 5Y*
- 3.27%
- 10Y*
- 8.78%
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%
ETEGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1996, ETEGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +27.0%, while the worst month was Jan 1997 at -35.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ETEGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2002 with a return of +26.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 2, 1997 at -37.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.82% | 1.44% | -7.39% | 6.60% | -2.23% | 4.12% | 5.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.86% | -2.52% | -4.53% | -3.39% | 4.28% | 1.21% | -2.46% | 4.98% | -3.83% | -2.57% | 0.76% | -0.58% | -6.20% |
| 2024 | -2.34% | 5.52% | 4.13% | -6.34% | 2.89% | -1.17% | 6.73% | 1.43% | 0.96% | -2.47% | 10.61% | -4.84% | 14.65% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.85%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1996.
- This fund participated in 110.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.92% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.55, 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
- 0.85%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 107.92%
- Downside Capture
- 110.31%
Expense Ratio
ETEGX has a high expense ratio of 1.21%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETEGX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund (ETEGX) 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.
| ETEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.76 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.33 | 2.78 | -2.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.73 | 12.44 | -11.71 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund provided a 7.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.10 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.10 | $1.10 | $0.79 | $0.10 | $0.41 | $2.16 | $0.16 | $0.95 | $1.36 | $1.45 | $1.77 | $2.84 |
Dividend yield | 7.77% | 8.23% | 5.13% | 0.68% | 3.22% | 13.87% | 1.06% | 7.19% | 12.29% | 11.02% | 13.88% | 23.25% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.10 | $1.10 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| 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 |
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 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 67.58%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2748 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund drawdown is 6.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -67.58%Oct 2002 | 1y 11mo | 10y 11mo | 12y 10moOct 2000 - Sep 2013 |
1997 bear market1997 | -46.03%Apr 1997 | 3mo 19d | 2y 2mo | 2y 5moJan 1997 - Jun 1999 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 7mo 22d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.42%May 2000 | 1mo 29d | 5mo | 6mo 29dMar 2000 - Oct 2000 |
Bear market2022 | -24.30%Sep 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.58% | -56.78% | -10.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.05% | -9.10% | -3.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.98% | -18.90% | -1.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.30% | -25.43% | +1.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.66% | -33.92% | -2.74% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.54% | -1.80% | -4.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.74% | -10.71% | -12.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.89% | 2.03% | +3.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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