- ISIN
- US00171A5974
- CUSIP
- 00171A597
- Issuer
- AMG
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 1994
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MCGFX Performance Chart
AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund (MCGFX) is up 16.5% since the beginning of the year. MCGFX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MCGFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,203.
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Returns By Period
AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund (MCGFX) has returned 16.46% so far this year and -9.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MCGFX has returned 10.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.95%
- 1M
- 4.82%
- YTD
- 16.46%
- 6M
- 13.37%
- 1Y
- -9.43%
- 3Y*
- 6.46%
- 5Y*
- 3.76%
- 10Y*
- 10.76%
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%
MCGFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 1994, MCGFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -30.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MCGFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2025 at -31.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.23% | 1.66% | -6.54% | 11.64% | 2.21% | 4.06% | 16.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.63% | -1.21% | -6.27% | 0.61% | 8.54% | 6.52% | 1.64% | 1.40% | 2.90% | 0.99% | -0.14% | -30.91% | -19.12% |
| 2024 | 2.04% | 6.41% | 0.39% | -5.53% | 5.12% | 4.63% | -1.73% | 2.60% | -0.07% | 0.15% | 1.86% | -1.74% | 14.37% |
| 2023 | 7.69% | -2.45% | 7.43% | 0.10% | 0.97% | 6.36% | 3.53% | -1.05% | -4.51% | -2.04% | 9.64% | 5.25% | 34.16% |
| 2022 | -6.32% | -4.34% | 1.94% | -12.08% | -1.27% | -9.16% | 12.60% | -4.92% | -9.32% | 3.84% | 6.70% | -5.85% | -27.05% |
| 2021 | -2.62% | 1.96% | 2.30% | 8.20% | -0.91% | 4.38% | 3.45% | 2.85% | -4.42% | 5.05% | -0.29% | 3.87% | 25.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.03%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 02, 1994.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.96%) than losses (88.35%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- 1.03%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 89.96%
- Downside Capture
- 88.35%
Expense Ratio
MCGFX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MCGFX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund (MCGFX) 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.
| MCGFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.37 | -0.39 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.28 | 2.78 | -3.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.50 | 12.44 | -12.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.43 | $1.00 | $10.79 | $3.54 | $1.70 | $3.90 | $1.94 | $1.98 | $6.75 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.27% | 3.66% | 10.96% | 78.35% | 16.87% | 9.08% | 25.33% | 9.88% | 11.33% | 33.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.79 | $10.79 |
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 AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth 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 AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund was 45.56%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 744 trading sessions.
The current AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 21.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.56%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 3moNov 2007 - Feb 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -43.40%Jul 2002 | 2y 6mo | 5y 2mo | 7y 8moJan 2000 - Oct 2007 |
2026 bear market2026 | -35.89%Mar 2026 | 3mo 18d | — | 6mo 13dDec 2025 - now |
Bear market2022 | -31.80%Nov 2022 | 10mo 8d | 1y 2mo | 2y 25dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.59%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MCGFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.56% | -56.78% | +11.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -35.89% | -9.10% | -26.79% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.89% | -18.90% | -16.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.89% | -25.43% | -10.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.89% | -33.92% | -1.97% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.03% | -1.80% | -19.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.68% | -10.71% | +0.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.12% | 2.03% | +18.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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