- ISIN
- US56063N8166
- Issuer
- MainStay
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2016
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MECVX Performance Chart
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund (MECVX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. MECVX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MECVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,557.
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Returns By Period
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund (MECVX) has returned 7.62% so far this year and 18.49% over the past 12 months.
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.06%
- 1M
- 1.91%
- YTD
- 7.62%
- 6M
- 6.31%
- 1Y
- 18.49%
- 3Y*
- 14.89%
- 5Y*
- 9.26%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
MECVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 6, 2016, MECVX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -10.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MECVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.19% | 0.44% | -6.35% | 7.58% | 2.06% | 0.98% | 7.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.68% | -1.97% | -4.43% | 1.61% | 3.45% | 3.67% | -0.00% | 2.12% | 2.77% | 1.04% | 0.73% | 0.01% | 13.10% |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 5.73% | 1.42% | -5.28% | 4.73% | 1.55% | 0.07% | 2.32% | 1.36% | -2.88% | 4.02% | -3.33% | 10.52% |
| 2023 | 7.84% | -1.56% | 3.69% | 2.12% | -0.58% | 5.26% | 4.04% | -1.83% | -5.05% | -2.94% | 9.94% | 6.25% | 29.35% |
| 2022 | -10.24% | -2.65% | 0.51% | -8.62% | 1.30% | -7.12% | 10.03% | -6.79% | -8.05% | 7.92% | 9.86% | -4.78% | -19.63% |
| 2021 | -0.86% | 2.73% | 2.31% | 5.89% | 1.03% | 1.47% | 4.22% | 2.30% | -4.85% | 5.78% | -1.88% | 4.94% | 25.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.78%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 06, 2016.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.89, 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
- 1.78%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 96.86%
- Downside Capture
- 95.18%
Expense Ratio
MECVX has a high expense ratio of 1.39%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MECVX ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% 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 Capital Growth Fund (MECVX) 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.
| MECVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.32 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 2.46 | -0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.61 | 10.92 | -3.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund provided a 7.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.25 | $0.63 | $0.04 | $0.11 | $3.82 | $2.73 | $1.29 | $0.85 | $0.42 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 7.54% | 8.12% | 4.30% | 0.32% | 1.01% | 28.36% | 19.49% | 9.87% | 7.96% | 3.31% | 0.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MainStay Epoch Capital 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 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.82 | $3.82 |
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 Capital 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 MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund was 30.36%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund drawdown is 0.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.36%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.51%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.48%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 4mo 7d | 8mo 3dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.57%Apr 2025 | 2mo | 2mo 20d | 4mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.06%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 18d | 2mo 19dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MECVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.36% | -56.78% | +26.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.06% | -9.10% | -0.96% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.57% | -18.90% | +2.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.51% | -25.43% | -4.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.72% | -3.21% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.91% | -10.71% | +5.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.54% | 2.04% | +0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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