Eaton Vance Special Equities Fund (EVSEX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (the "80% Policy"). It invests primarily in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations comparable to those of companies included in the Russell 2500™ Index, but the fund may also invest in larger or smaller companies that the investment adviser believes have growth characteristics. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, some of which may be issued by companies domiciled in emerging market countries.
Fund Info
US2779051059
277905105
Apr 22, 1968
$1,000
Mid-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
EVSEX has a high expense ratio of 1.18%, 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 Special Equities 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
EVSEX
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EVSEX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.53% | -0.71% | -0.76% | 0.21% | -4.19% | 6.14% | 3.04% | -3.19% | -2.75% | 5.72% | |||
| 2022 | -7.07% | 2.74% | -0.71% | -7.35% | -2.41% | -6.53% | 8.51% | -4.91% | -8.21% | 9.56% | 3.50% | -3.60% | -17.06% |
| 2021 | -1.09% | 5.88% | 3.41% | 3.78% | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.50% | 0.30% | -3.84% | 5.12% | -2.91% | 6.88% | 19.13% |
| 2020 | -0.74% | -8.25% | -17.49% | 10.95% | 5.63% | 0.61% | 4.97% | 3.85% | -4.30% | 2.20% | 11.03% | 7.56% | 12.82% |
| 2019 | 9.69% | 5.43% | -0.22% | 4.02% | -3.95% | 6.65% | 1.64% | -1.94% | 0.17% | -0.04% | 3.20% | 1.21% | 28.15% |
| 2018 | 2.78% | -3.64% | 1.25% | 0.35% | 5.21% | 1.17% | 1.89% | 3.27% | -0.12% | -8.77% | 2.75% | -10.05% | -5.09% |
| 2017 | 0.66% | 2.87% | 0.64% | 0.59% | -0.59% | 2.18% | 0.96% | -1.34% | 4.07% | 0.87% | 3.40% | 0.19% | 15.35% |
| 2016 | -5.83% | 1.14% | 7.57% | -0.65% | 2.51% | -0.11% | 2.82% | 0.88% | -0.34% | -2.58% | 7.15% | 2.64% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | -2.89% | 6.51% | 2.67% | -2.52% | 3.87% | 0.25% | -0.37% | -4.48% | -4.47% | 3.14% | 0.97% | -4.82% | -2.87% |
| 2014 | -3.96% | 4.55% | 1.27% | -2.78% | 0.05% | 5.02% | -5.96% | 5.88% | -4.23% | 2.94% | 0.09% | 0.27% | 2.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Special Equities Fund (EVSEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.09 | $3.70 | $0.73 | $1.07 | $1.86 | $1.61 | $1.42 | $2.26 |
Dividend yield | 4.94% | 13.28% | 2.74% | 4.41% | 9.40% | 7.10% | 6.71% | 11.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Special Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.70 | $3.70 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.73 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $1.07 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $1.86 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $1.61 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $1.42 |
| 2015 | $2.26 | $2.26 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eaton Vance Special Equities 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 Special Equities Fund was 75.85%, occurring on Oct 26, 1987. Recovery took 477 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -75.85% | Apr 20, 1987 | 133 | Oct 26, 1987 | 477 | Sep 4, 1989 | 610 |
| -72.5% | Sep 2, 1986 | 69 | Dec 8, 1986 | 93 | Apr 17, 1987 | 162 |
| -72.1% | Apr 16, 1990 | 127 | Oct 11, 1990 | 57 | Jan 1, 1991 | 184 |
| -69.93% | Sep 5, 1989 | 74 | Dec 18, 1989 | 10 | Jan 1, 1990 | 84 |
| -69.81% | Jan 2, 1990 | 21 | Jan 30, 1990 | 52 | Apr 13, 1990 | 73 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Special Equities Fund volatility is 0.00%, 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.