Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund (EVTMX)
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying common stocks and dividend-paying or interest-bearing securities that are convertible into common stock. It invests primarily in large-cap stocks but may invest in companies with a broad range of market capitalizations, including smaller companies.
Fund Info
US2779058328
277905832
Dec 18, 1981
$1,000
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
EVTMX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, 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 Dividend Builder 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 Dividend Builder Fund had a return of 8.14% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund had an annualized return of 2.80%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
EVTMX
8.14%
-7.36%
0.66%
9.17%
2.08%
2.80%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EVTMX, 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 | 1.20% | 2.84% | 3.32% | -4.62% | 3.09% | 1.10% | 3.59% | 3.10% | 0.94% | 0.23% | 3.54% | 8.14% | |
| 2023 | 2.33% | -3.60% | 1.63% | 1.27% | -2.83% | 4.91% | 3.70% | -1.92% | -3.93% | -2.15% | 6.87% | 3.31% | 9.26% |
| 2022 | -4.68% | -1.90% | 3.91% | -6.14% | 1.68% | -6.94% | 4.37% | -3.49% | -7.90% | 8.80% | 7.51% | -24.14% | -28.96% |
| 2021 | -2.58% | 3.21% | 4.52% | 5.17% | 0.97% | 1.02% | 2.43% | 1.65% | -4.89% | 6.08% | -1.05% | 1.27% | 18.67% |
| 2020 | 0.46% | -7.67% | -14.40% | 12.51% | 4.49% | 1.05% | 4.47% | 4.62% | -3.32% | -2.93% | 10.97% | 3.41% | 11.02% |
| 2019 | 6.50% | 2.73% | 2.59% | 4.67% | -5.74% | 6.13% | 2.21% | -0.79% | 1.64% | 1.36% | 3.46% | 0.08% | 27.10% |
| 2018 | 4.21% | -3.61% | -2.39% | -0.06% | 2.20% | 0.84% | 4.00% | 1.34% | 0.60% | -7.02% | 1.97% | -13.77% | -12.46% |
| 2017 | 0.83% | 3.03% | 0.23% | 0.44% | 0.94% | 0.65% | 0.30% | 0.15% | 2.19% | 2.49% | 3.04% | -4.77% | 9.71% |
| 2016 | -3.72% | -0.06% | 5.91% | -0.44% | 1.61% | 0.61% | 2.69% | -0.28% | -0.64% | -1.75% | 1.74% | -0.36% | 5.12% |
| 2015 | -1.43% | 5.57% | -1.17% | 1.22% | -0.15% | -2.27% | 1.81% | -5.70% | -2.84% | 7.85% | -0.27% | -7.85% | -6.07% |
| 2014 | -3.39% | 4.13% | 1.15% | 0.55% | 2.74% | 2.67% | -1.77% | 3.95% | -1.99% | 1.52% | 2.32% | -4.52% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 4.56% | 0.40% | 3.82% | 1.83% | 2.12% | -2.33% | 4.23% | -3.67% | 2.97% | 4.44% | 2.92% | 1.94% | 25.40% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EVTMX is 50, indicating average performance compared to other mutual funds on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund (EVTMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.58% | 2.42% | 1.73% | 1.55% | 1.69% | 2.11% | 1.81% | 1.95% | 1.80% | 1.37% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Dividend Builder 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 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.09 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.10 | $0.34 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2017 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2016 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2015 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
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 Dividend Builder 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 Dividend Builder Fund was 65.04%, occurring on Dec 29, 1987. Recovery took 3011 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund drawdown is 18.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.04% | Jul 7, 1986 | 387 | Dec 29, 1987 | 3011 | Jul 14, 1999 | 3398 |
| -57.01% | Nov 7, 2007 | 334 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1209 | Dec 26, 2013 | 1543 |
| -50% | May 27, 1986 | 12 | Jun 11, 1986 | 17 | Jul 4, 1986 | 29 |
| -43.68% | Mar 13, 2000 | 589 | Jul 23, 2002 | 573 | Nov 1, 2004 | 1162 |
| -34.93% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 137 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund volatility is 7.34%, 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.