Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. (GRF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. (GRF) has returned -4.16% so far this year and 13.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GRF has returned 10.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 23, 2004, GRF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Sep 2009 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GRF closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was May 1, 2009 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 22, 2009 at -16.0%.

Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.49%, beta of 0.35, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 26, 2004.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (67.80%) than losses (58.14%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.35 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GRF ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. (GRF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. provided a 8.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc.. 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. was 61.02%, occurring on Mar 10, 2009. Recovery took 697 trading sessions.

The current Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. drawdown is 11.37%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.