- ISIN
- US2779055019
- CUSIP
- 277905501
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- May 1, 1994
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ETGIX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund (ETGIX) is down 10.0% since the beginning of the year. ETGIX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ETGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,149.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund (ETGIX) has returned -9.99% so far this year and -11.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ETGIX has returned 7.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 2.39%
- YTD
- -9.99%
- 6M
- -10.72%
- 1Y
- -11.20%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 2.82%
- 10Y*
- 7.49%
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%
ETGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 29, 1994, ETGIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +38.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, ETGIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was May 18, 2009 with a return of +22.7%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 2001 at -17.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.29% | 0.68% | -12.47% | 6.26% | -0.86% | 2.36% | -9.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | -5.49% | -6.00% | 5.65% | 4.95% | 1.52% | 2.62% | -5.35% | -1.64% | -0.44% | 3.99% | 0.20% | -1.17% | -2.06% |
| 2024 | 2.82% | 2.69% | 0.56% | 1.99% | 1.23% | 7.47% | 4.74% | 0.66% | 3.30% | -6.84% | 0.61% | -2.27% | 17.55% |
| 2023 | -1.23% | -3.28% | 0.17% | 2.98% | 2.76% | 5.22% | 3.13% | -0.59% | 0.59% | -2.21% | 6.19% | 5.70% | 20.60% |
| 2022 | -2.79% | -5.20% | -3.24% | -4.77% | -5.92% | -6.70% | 8.82% | 0.74% | -3.95% | 3.42% | 4.98% | -5.95% | -19.86% |
| 2021 | -2.39% | 4.02% | 1.52% | -1.30% | 6.91% | 2.08% | 3.63% | 7.91% | 0.28% | 1.40% | -3.82% | 3.55% | 25.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.44%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 29, 1994.
- This fund participated in 93.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.17 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.44%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 80.99%
- Downside Capture
- 93.48%
Expense Ratio
ETGIX has a high expense ratio of 1.57%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETGIX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% 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 Greater India Fund (ETGIX) 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.
| ETGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.82 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.84 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.37 | -0.49 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.51 | 2.78 | -3.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.09 | 12.44 | -13.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund provided a 16.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.95 | $4.95 | $1.63 | $1.72 | $6.67 | $4.00 | $0.10 | $0.96 | $0.38 | $1.22 | $0.15 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 16.07% | 14.47% | 4.07% | 4.85% | 21.62% | 8.60% | 0.24% | 2.79% | 1.17% | 3.32% | 0.56% | 0.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Greater India 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 | $4.95 | $4.95 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $1.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $1.72 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.67 | $6.67 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
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 Greater India 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 Greater India Fund was 73.62%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 2112 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Greater India Fund drawdown is 20.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -73.62%Mar 2009 | 1y 1mo | 8y 4mo | 9y 6moJan 2008 - Jul 2017 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -69.65%Sep 2001 | 1y 6mo | 3y 8mo | 5y 2moMar 2000 - Jun 2005 |
1998 bear market1998 | -55.07%Jun 1998 | 3y 9mo | 1y 6mo | 5y 3moSep 1994 - Dec 1999 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.71%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 29d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2006 bear market2006 | -32.20%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 20d | 6mo 24dMay 2006 - Dec 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.62% | -56.78% | -16.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.03% | -9.10% | -12.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.22% | -18.90% | -8.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.84% | -25.43% | -4.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.71% | -33.92% | -8.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.17% | -1.80% | -18.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -26.85% | -10.71% | -16.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.19% | 2.03% | +8.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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