Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund (EVCGX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in the China region (the "80% Policy"). It invests primarily in common stocks of companies that, in the opinion of the investment sub-adviser, will benefit from the economic development and growth of the People's Republic of China. The fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in securities in any one country in the China region. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets outside the China region.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2779022019 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 277902201 |
| Issuer | Eaton Vance |
| Inception Date | Oct 27, 1992 |
| Category | China Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
EVCGX has a high expense ratio of 1.53%, 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 Greater China Growth 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 Greater China Growth Fund had a return of 3.72% year-to-date (YTD) and -9.33% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund had an annualized return of 2.47%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.64%, indicating that Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 3.72% | 7.50% |
| 1 month | 10.98% | -1.61% |
| 6 months | 0.14% | 17.65% |
| 1 year | -9.33% | 26.26% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -4.87% | 11.73% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.47% | 10.64% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -13.83% | 5.69% | 0.98% | 5.98% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -2.52% | 3.54% | -3.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EVCGX is 2, indicating that it is in the bottom 2% of the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund(EVCGX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund (EVCGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund granted a 8.16% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.14 | $1.14 | $1.08 | $1.31 | $2.78 | $0.79 | $2.06 | $2.87 | $0.18 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 8.16% | 8.47% | 6.09% | 5.43% | 9.85% | 3.19% | 9.89% | 11.34% | 0.94% | 6.33% | 0.00% | 0.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Greater China Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $1.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.78 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.06 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.87 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2013 | $0.07 |
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 Greater China Growth 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 China Growth Fund was 68.38%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 2221 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund drawdown is 47.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -68.38% | Nov 1, 2007 | 248 | Oct 27, 2008 | 2221 | Aug 24, 2017 | 2469 |
| -67.23% | Aug 28, 1997 | 264 | Sep 1, 1998 | 2064 | Nov 3, 2006 | 2328 |
| -56.84% | Feb 18, 2021 | 745 | Feb 2, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -34.15% | Jan 6, 1994 | 274 | Jan 24, 1995 | 610 | May 27, 1997 | 884 |
| -24.34% | Jan 21, 2020 | 42 | Mar 19, 2020 | 76 | Jul 8, 2020 | 118 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund volatility is 7.15%, 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.