Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX)
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of products related to scientific advances in health care, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, managed health care and medical equipment and supplies. It has a policy of investing at least 25% of its assets in investments in the medical research and health care industry.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2779028131 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 277902813 |
| Issuer | Eaton Vance |
| Inception Date | Jul 25, 1985 |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
ETHSX has a high expense ratio of 1.20%, 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 Worldwide Health Sciences 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 Worldwide Health Sciences Fund had a return of 8.49% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.73% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund had an annualized return of 9.54%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.90%, indicating that Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.49% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 6.54% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 15.73% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 11.73% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.07% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.54% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ETHSX, 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 | 2.60% | 3.28% | 1.88% | -4.04% | 8.49% | ||||||||
| 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% |
| 2020 | -1.62% | -6.49% | -3.34% | 11.17% | 3.76% | -1.02% | 3.66% | 2.69% | -1.57% | -4.56% | 7.32% | 3.74% | 13.04% |
| 2019 | 6.65% | 2.26% | 1.94% | -3.03% | -1.97% | 7.20% | -1.28% | 0.00% | -0.69% | 4.34% | 4.57% | 3.95% | 25.99% |
| 2018 | 5.44% | -4.79% | -1.55% | 1.28% | 1.55% | 1.91% | 6.37% | 3.08% | 1.88% | -6.29% | 6.00% | -7.90% | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 2.63% | 5.77% | 0.61% | 2.41% | -0.59% | 3.55% | 0.67% | 1.42% | 0.47% | -3.35% | 2.50% | -0.66% | 16.24% |
| 2016 | -11.09% | -2.61% | 2.48% | 3.45% | 2.71% | -2.37% | 5.39% | -4.95% | -0.00% | -8.98% | -0.20% | 1.71% | -14.79% |
| 2015 | 2.12% | 4.00% | 2.61% | -2.10% | 5.28% | -0.29% | 3.57% | -7.04% | -8.71% | 5.47% | 2.20% | 2.29% | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 4.00% | 8.30% | -5.05% | -2.83% | 3.34% | 4.97% | -0.95% | 6.69% | -0.30% | 6.44% | 1.90% | -1.27% | 27.18% |
| 2013 | 6.58% | 1.49% | 6.19% | 3.16% | 0.38% | -2.29% | 7.13% | -0.73% | 7.34% | 2.65% | 4.83% | 1.11% | 44.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ETHSX is 32, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
ETHSX (Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund granted a 2.29% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.56 | $1.21 | $0.95 | $0.67 | $0.57 | $0.29 | $1.16 | $1.17 | $2.02 | $1.43 |
Dividend yield | 2.29% | 2.48% | 4.43% | 8.25% | 7.33% | 5.39% | 5.51% | 2.82% | 12.75% | 9.70% | 16.47% | 12.76% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.32 | $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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.16 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| 2013 | $1.43 | $1.43 |
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 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 87.40%, occurring on Feb 23, 1993. Recovery took 615 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund drawdown is 0.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -87.4% | Feb 18, 1992 | 266 | Feb 23, 1993 | 615 | Jul 4, 1995 | 881 |
| -85.06% | May 28, 1996 | 590 | Aug 31, 1998 | 3626 | Jan 24, 2013 | 4216 |
| -85.02% | Sep 5, 1995 | 57 | Nov 22, 1995 | 28 | Jan 1, 1996 | 85 |
| -83.79% | Apr 8, 1996 | 4 | Apr 11, 1996 | 32 | May 27, 1996 | 36 |
| -83.66% | Feb 20, 1996 | 14 | Mar 8, 1996 | 20 | Apr 5, 1996 | 34 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund volatility is 2.95%, 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.