- ISIN
- US18914C1009
- CUSIP
- 18914C100
- Issuer
- Clough Capital
- Inception Date
- Apr 27, 2005
- Category
- Global Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GLQ Performance Chart
Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) is up 18.4% since the beginning of the year. GLQ is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GLQ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,030.
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Returns By Period
Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) has returned 18.38% so far this year and 41.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GLQ has returned 9.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Clough Global Equity Fund
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- 6.91%
- YTD
- 18.38%
- 6M
- 18.02%
- 1Y
- 41.19%
- 3Y*
- 26.70%
- 5Y*
- 0.59%
- 10Y*
- 9.63%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
GLQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 2005, GLQ's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GLQ closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -18.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.75% | 1.87% | -7.98% | 8.55% | 8.47% | -0.46% | 18.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.13% | -2.21% | -4.52% | 1.11% | 8.20% | 6.69% | 2.55% | 3.25% | 3.59% | 4.17% | 0.40% | -1.26% | 28.55% |
| 2024 | 2.82% | 5.73% | 4.05% | -2.46% | 5.25% | 7.28% | 0.09% | -1.00% | 3.11% | -1.81% | 2.45% | -2.06% | 25.41% |
| 2023 | -2.61% | -3.22% | 1.70% | -0.67% | -1.35% | 8.26% | 2.88% | -4.56% | -7.85% | -2.96% | 11.61% | 3.02% | 2.67% |
| 2022 | -6.53% | -3.28% | 1.56% | -11.27% | -4.63% | -4.65% | 5.15% | -6.13% | -20.73% | 4.96% | 6.14% | -10.66% | -42.31% |
| 2021 | 7.23% | 5.05% | 0.86% | 5.76% | -4.45% | -1.26% | 4.93% | 1.28% | -4.18% | 5.22% | -4.62% | -8.11% | 6.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Clough Global Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.75%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2005.
- This fund participated in 112.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.57, 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
- -0.75%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 99.32%
- Downside Capture
- 112.35%
Expense Ratio
GLQ has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GLQ ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| GLQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.91 | 2.39 | +0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.91 | 3.25 | +0.66 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.43 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.90 | 3.11 | +0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.01 | 14.38 | +1.63 |
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
Clough Global Equity Fund provided a 9.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.82 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 | $0.82 | $0.78 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $1.39 | $1.61 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.48 | $1.29 | $1.30 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 9.45% | 10.18% | 10.86% | 12.13% | 21.42% | 12.25% | 9.66% | 10.96% | 13.68% | 9.63% | 11.68% | 11.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Clough Global Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.78 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2022 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.39 |
| 2021 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.61 |
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 Clough Global Equity 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 Clough Global Equity Fund was 64.45%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1055 trading sessions.
The current Clough Global Equity Fund drawdown is 4.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.45%Nov 2008 | 5mo 17d | 4y 2mo | 4y 8moJun 2008 - Feb 2013 |
2023 bear market2023 | -57.47%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | — | 4y 6moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -45.25%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo | 2y 27dSep 2018 - Oct 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.60%Feb 2016 | 6mo 26d | 1y 1mo | 1y 8moJul 2015 - Mar 2017 |
2007 bear market2007 | -23.33%Aug 2007 | 1y 3mo | 9mo 9d | 2y 11dMay 2006 - May 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GLQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.45% | -56.78% | -7.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.61% | -9.10% | -1.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.18% | -18.90% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.47% | -25.43% | -32.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.47% | -33.92% | -23.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.30% | 0.00% | -4.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.30% | -10.72% | -6.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.58% | 1.97% | +0.61% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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