- ISIN
- US3927683058
- CUSIP
- 392768305
- Issuer
- Green Century
- Inception Date
- Sep 13, 1995
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
GCEQX Performance Chart
Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class (GCEQX) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. GCEQX is currently trading at $112 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GCEQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,779.
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Returns By Period
Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class (GCEQX) has returned 10.38% so far this year and 27.25% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GCEQX has achieved an annualized return of 14.78%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.
Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class
- 1D
- 0.91%
- 1M
- 6.33%
- YTD
- 10.38%
- 6M
- 11.07%
- 1Y
- 27.25%
- 3Y*
- 20.70%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 14.78%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
GCEQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 1995, GCEQX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GCEQX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.18% | -2.41% | -5.90% | 12.27% | 4.86% | 0.91% | 10.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.27% | -2.68% | -6.11% | -0.11% | 8.75% | 4.50% | 2.96% | 1.48% | 3.67% | 3.03% | -1.43% | 1.03% | 16.73% |
| 2024 | 1.93% | 5.26% | 3.53% | -4.72% | 4.62% | 3.48% | 0.48% | 1.54% | 2.58% | -1.06% | 5.56% | -2.80% | 21.72% |
| 2023 | 6.98% | -2.07% | 4.14% | 0.43% | 1.30% | 6.40% | 3.42% | -1.40% | -5.34% | -2.92% | 10.05% | 4.85% | 27.70% |
| 2022 | -6.58% | -3.51% | 3.02% | -9.35% | -0.99% | -7.55% | 8.56% | -5.09% | -9.58% | 7.03% | 6.94% | -6.33% | -23.03% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 3.11% | 4.13% | 5.23% | 0.51% | 2.64% | 2.96% | 2.96% | -5.13% | 9.21% | -1.39% | 3.82% | 29.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class has an annualized alpha of 0.87%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 1995.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.97, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.87%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 103.33%
- Downside Capture
- 99.31%
Expense Ratio
GCEQX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GCEQX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class (GCEQX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| GCEQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.11 | 2.39 | -0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.93 | 3.25 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.43 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.31 | 3.11 | -0.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.44 | 14.38 | -4.94 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class provided a 3.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.46 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 | $4.46 | $4.46 | $1.00 | $0.10 | $0.28 | $0.86 | $0.68 | $0.34 | $0.86 | $0.37 | $0.77 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 3.98% | 4.40% | 1.10% | 0.13% | 0.47% | 1.11% | 1.14% | 0.68% | 2.24% | 0.90% | 2.29% | 1.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class. 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.42 | $4.46 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
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 Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class. 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 Green Century Equity Fund Individual Investor Class was 56.88%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 988 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.88%Mar 2009 | 8y 11mo | 3y 11mo | 12y 10moMar 2000 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.89%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.33%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 26dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.55%Apr 2025 | 3mo 27d | 2mo 20d | 6mo 17dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
1998 correction1998 | -19.84%Aug 1998 | 1mo 12d | 2mo 24d | 4mo 6dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GCEQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.88% | -56.78% | -0.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.27% | -9.10% | -3.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.55% | -18.90% | -1.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.33% | -25.43% | -3.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.89% | -33.92% | +1.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.56% | -10.72% | -1.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.99% | 1.97% | +1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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