- ISIN
- US56063J7164
- CUSIP
- 56063J716
- Issuer
- New York Life
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
ICEUX Performance Chart
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund (ICEUX) is up 13.0% since the beginning of the year. ICEUX is currently trading at $54 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ICEUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,396.
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Returns By Period
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund (ICEUX) has returned 13.04% so far this year and 26.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ICEUX has returned 7.93% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- 3.90%
- YTD
- 13.04%
- 6M
- 16.15%
- 1Y
- 26.44%
- 3Y*
- 13.51%
- 5Y*
- 6.90%
- 10Y*
- 7.93%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
ICEUX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1997, ICEUX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ICEUX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.20% | 7.19% | -9.49% | 7.90% | 2.56% | 0.07% | 13.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.39% | 3.70% | 0.81% | 2.61% | 3.99% | 2.40% | -1.72% | 2.29% | 3.22% | 1.64% | 0.74% | 2.65% | 30.06% |
| 2024 | -0.75% | -0.18% | 3.14% | -2.31% | 3.79% | -1.60% | 2.36% | 4.28% | -1.61% | -5.04% | -2.10% | -3.85% | -4.29% |
| 2023 | 10.18% | -1.74% | 3.54% | 2.32% | -1.60% | 2.54% | 1.25% | -3.60% | -4.18% | -4.04% | 8.72% | 6.06% | 19.77% |
| 2022 | -4.04% | -5.10% | -2.23% | -6.29% | 3.17% | -9.27% | 7.02% | -5.71% | -9.57% | 7.49% | 12.65% | -2.70% | -16.04% |
| 2021 | -2.06% | 1.79% | 2.98% | 2.60% | 3.40% | -2.73% | 0.89% | 1.09% | -4.07% | 1.76% | -2.99% | 4.16% | 6.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.30%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1998.
- This fund participated in 93.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.30%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 88.99%
- Downside Capture
- 93.01%
Expense Ratio
ICEUX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ICEUX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund (ICEUX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ICEUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.95 | 2.24 | -0.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.72 | 3.07 | -0.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 2.93 | -0.82 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.17 | 13.52 | -5.35 |
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
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund provided a 1.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.96 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.64 | $0.67 | $0.44 | $1.06 | $0.27 | $1.01 | $0.60 | $0.49 | $1.05 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 1.78% | 2.01% | 1.71% | 1.68% | 1.29% | 2.60% | 0.69% | 2.75% | 1.95% | 1.35% | 3.62% | 1.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MainStay Epoch International Choice 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 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.64 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
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 MainStay Epoch International Choice 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 MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund was 56.25%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1210 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.25%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 9mo | 6y 5moJul 2007 - Dec 2013 |
2003 bear market2003 | -42.36%Mar 2003 | 2y 11mo | 11mo 4d | 3y 10moMar 2000 - Feb 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.46%Mar 2020 | 1mo 6d | 7mo 26d | 9mo 2dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -33.18%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 1y 4moJul 1998 - Dec 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -31.56%Sep 2022 | 1y 12d | 1y 7mo | 2y 8moSep 2021 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ICEUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.25% | -56.78% | +0.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.03% | -9.10% | -2.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.85% | -18.90% | +5.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.56% | -25.43% | -6.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.46% | -33.92% | +0.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.10% | -10.72% | -1.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 1.97% | +1.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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