- ISIN
- US36191K3068
- Issuer
- GuideMark
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2001
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
GMLVX Performance Chart
GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund (GMLVX) is up 29.7% since the beginning of the year. GMLVX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GMLVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,522.
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Returns By Period
GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund (GMLVX) has returned 29.70% so far this year and 52.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GMLVX has returned 10.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund
- 1D
- 2.94%
- 1M
- 6.97%
- YTD
- 29.70%
- 6M
- 31.58%
- 1Y
- 52.69%
- 3Y*
- 23.00%
- 5Y*
- 8.76%
- 10Y*
- 10.45%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
GMLVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2002, GMLVX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +15.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GMLVX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 27, 2007 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.71% | 5.61% | -10.55% | 12.20% | 8.53% | 2.77% | 29.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.97% | -0.70% | 0.80% | 0.79% | 4.27% | 7.02% | 0.86% | 1.86% | 5.25% | 3.54% | -1.47% | 2.89% | 30.29% |
| 2024 | -3.48% | 4.97% | 1.58% | 0.18% | 2.28% | 3.03% | 0.43% | 0.69% | 5.05% | -4.15% | -1.70% | -0.77% | 7.90% |
| 2023 | 7.57% | -6.00% | 2.79% | -0.49% | -2.63% | 4.61% | 5.84% | -5.52% | -1.72% | -4.39% | 7.85% | 4.09% | 11.13% |
| 2022 | -1.30% | -3.39% | -1.79% | -7.43% | 0.94% | -7.64% | -0.00% | -0.68% | -11.05% | -1.34% | 15.20% | -2.15% | -20.58% |
| 2021 | 2.29% | 0.85% | -0.60% | 2.29% | 1.36% | 1.57% | -5.73% | 2.13% | -4.58% | 0.56% | -3.35% | 3.20% | -0.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.87%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2002.
- This fund participated in 99.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.77, 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
- -1.87%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 85.77%
- Downside Capture
- 99.67%
Expense Ratio
GMLVX has a high expense ratio of 1.40%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GMLVX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund (GMLVX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GMLVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.64 | 2.78 | +0.86 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.01 | 12.44 | +1.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund provided a 1.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.34 | $0.37 | $1.73 | $1.42 | $0.03 | $0.25 | $1.87 | $0.12 | $0.04 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 1.15% | 1.50% | 3.01% | 3.46% | 17.44% | 9.65% | 0.19% | 1.76% | 15.38% | 0.71% | 0.35% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideMark Emerging Markets 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $1.73 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
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 GuideMark Emerging Markets 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 GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund was 70.50%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1557 trading sessions.
The current GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund drawdown is 1.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -70.50%Mar 2009 | 2y 2mo | 6y 2mo | 8y 4moDec 2006 - May 2015 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.40%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -37.48%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 2mo | 1y 9moMar 2002 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -36.92%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 8mo | 4y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.70%Jan 2016 | 7mo 1d | 1y 20d | 1y 7moJun 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GMLVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.50% | -56.78% | -13.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.40% | -9.10% | -5.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.31% | -18.90% | +2.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.26% | -25.43% | -9.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.40% | -33.92% | -5.48% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.07% | -1.80% | +0.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.14% | -10.71% | -7.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.74% | 2.03% | +1.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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