- ISIN
- US4377692011
- CUSIP
- 437769201
- Issuer
- Homestead
- Inception Date
- Nov 19, 1990
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
HOVLX Performance Chart
Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. HOVLX is currently trading at $58 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HOVLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,666.
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Returns By Period
Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX) has returned 9.53% so far this year and 21.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HOVLX has returned 12.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Homestead Funds Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.74%
- YTD
- 9.53%
- 6M
- 8.81%
- 1Y
- 21.94%
- 3Y*
- 16.10%
- 5Y*
- 10.75%
- 10Y*
- 12.41%
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%
HOVLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 1990, HOVLX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HOVLX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.28% | 3.07% | -5.77% | 5.39% | 1.03% | 1.56% | 9.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.13% | -0.24% | -3.53% | -3.31% | 3.62% | 5.08% | 0.06% | 2.51% | 2.29% | -1.39% | 2.01% | 1.93% | 14.60% |
| 2024 | 1.29% | 6.13% | 4.50% | -4.07% | 1.88% | 0.09% | 2.18% | 2.17% | 1.11% | -1.06% | 5.54% | -5.64% | 14.29% |
| 2023 | 2.68% | -2.86% | -0.95% | 2.01% | -3.54% | 5.61% | 3.93% | -2.60% | -2.61% | -2.44% | 7.60% | 5.45% | 12.03% |
| 2022 | -2.94% | -1.86% | 1.72% | -5.51% | 2.41% | -8.42% | 6.69% | -3.07% | -7.89% | 11.45% | 7.39% | -3.64% | -5.67% |
| 2021 | -1.06% | 5.86% | 5.09% | 5.23% | 2.57% | -1.34% | 1.26% | 2.65% | -5.39% | 5.82% | -2.70% | 5.39% | 25.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Homestead Funds Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.20%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 1990.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.19%) than losses (88.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.20% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.86, 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
- 2.20%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 94.19%
- Downside Capture
- 88.45%
Expense Ratio
HOVLX has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HOVLX ranks 52 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 Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX) 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.
| HOVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.78 | -0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.65 | 12.44 | -1.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Homestead Funds Value Fund provided a 9.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.60 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 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $4.96 | $2.82 | $4.88 | $4.70 | $7.82 | $7.88 | $5.13 | $2.95 | $4.77 | $3.38 |
Dividend yield | 9.69% | 10.62% | 9.71% | 5.75% | 10.54% | 8.65% | 16.55% | 15.30% | 11.01% | 5.34% | 10.00% | 7.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Homestead Funds Value 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 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.10 | $5.60 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.83 | $4.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.66 | $2.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.33 | $4.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.13 | $4.70 |
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 Homestead Funds Value 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 Homestead Funds Value Fund was 57.90%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 975 trading sessions.
The current Homestead Funds Value Fund drawdown is 0.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.90%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.08%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 21d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -28.94%Mar 2000 | 8mo 5d | 1y 12mo | 2y 8moJul 1999 - Mar 2002 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.55%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 7moApr 2002 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -19.32%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HOVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.90% | -56.78% | -1.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.24% | -9.10% | +0.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.81% | -18.90% | +3.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.32% | -25.43% | +6.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.08% | -33.92% | -4.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.87% | -1.80% | +0.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.81% | -10.71% | +3.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.05% | 2.03% | +0.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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