- ISIN
- US2779028131
- CUSIP
- 277902813
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Jul 25, 1985
- Category
- Health & Biotech 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
ETHSX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX) is down 7.2% since the beginning of the year. ETHSX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ETHSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,144.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX) has returned -7.23% so far this year and 5.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ETHSX has returned 7.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund
- 1D
- -0.81%
- 1M
- -1.68%
- YTD
- -7.23%
- 6M
- -7.51%
- 1Y
- 5.10%
- 3Y*
- 2.78%
- 5Y*
- 2.72%
- 10Y*
- 7.31%
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%
ETHSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 1985, ETHSX's average daily return is +0.34%, while the average monthly return is +3.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Aug 1985 with a return of +500.0%, while the worst month was Sep 1985 at -83.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ETHSX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 13, 1987 with a return of +527.5%, while the worst single day was Nov 19, 1991 at -83.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 1.65% | -7.75% | -0.88% | 0.73% | -1.20% | -7.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.57% | 1.16% | -4.01% | -1.79% | -3.57% | 1.03% | -3.98% | 4.88% | -0.31% | 3.50% | 7.66% | -0.46% | 10.23% |
| 2024 | 2.60% | 3.28% | 1.88% | -4.04% | 3.55% | 2.64% | 3.20% | 5.45% | -2.81% | -4.66% | -0.62% | -6.21% | 3.48% |
| 2023 | -0.55% | -3.72% | 4.03% | 3.56% | -3.06% | 2.99% | 1.22% | -0.60% | -3.80% | -4.35% | 6.20% | 4.35% | 5.67% |
| 2022 | -8.89% | 0.53% | 5.30% | -5.18% | -0.67% | -1.73% | 3.37% | -7.71% | -4.42% | 7.39% | 5.32% | -1.60% | -9.41% |
| 2021 | -0.38% | -1.39% | 2.19% | 4.13% | 2.06% | 2.74% | 3.43% | 3.39% | -5.83% | 6.68% | -4.37% | 8.37% | 22.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund has an annualized alpha of 138.02%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 1985.
- This fund captured 118.74% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 82.62% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 138.02%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 118.74%
- Downside Capture
- 82.62%
Expense Ratio
ETHSX has a high expense ratio of 1.20%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETHSX 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 Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX) 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.
| ETHSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.38 | 2.78 | -2.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.88 | 12.44 | -11.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund provided a 7.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.98 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 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.62 | $0.32 | $0.56 | $1.21 | $0.95 | $0.67 | $0.57 | $0.29 | $1.16 | $1.17 |
Dividend yield | 7.94% | 7.36% | 4.81% | 2.48% | 4.43% | 8.25% | 7.33% | 5.39% | 5.51% | 2.82% | 12.75% | 9.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences 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 | $0.98 | $0.98 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.21 |
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 Worldwide Health Sciences 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 Worldwide Health Sciences Fund was 90.06%, occurring on Dec 4, 1987. Recovery took 989 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund drawdown is 11.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -90.06%Dec 1987 | 7mo 24d | 3y 11mo | 4y 7moApr 1987 - Nov 1991 |
1992 bear market1992 | -84.36%Apr 1992 | 5mo 7d | 1y 7mo | 2y 5dNov 1991 - Nov 1993 |
1985 bear market1985 | -83.55%Sep 1985 | 21d | 1y 6mo | 1y 7moSep 1985 - Apr 1987 |
1985 bear market1985 | -83.33%Jul 1985 | 2d | 1mo | 1mo 2dJul 1985 - Aug 1985 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -79.78%Oct 2002 | 2y 5d | 12y 5mo | 14y 5moOct 2000 - Mar 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETHSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -90.06% | -56.78% | -33.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.35% | -9.10% | -3.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.91% | -18.90% | -0.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.58% | -25.43% | +5.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.43% | -33.92% | +6.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.68% | -1.80% | -9.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -43.94% | -10.71% | -33.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.35% | 2.03% | +3.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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