Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund (MLCGX)
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return, which includes capital appreciation and income. The fund invests principally in equity securities (such as common stock) issued by large capitalization U.S. companies. It employs a "core equity" investment strategy that seeks to meet the fund's investment objective by investing in both growth- and value-oriented equity securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in the equity securities of large capitalization U.S. companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US58805V8827 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Mercer Funds |
| Inception Date | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
MLCGX features an expense ratio of 0.30%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | N/A | 21.92% |
| 1 month | N/A | 3.36% |
| 6 months | N/A | 15.12% |
| 1 year | N/A | 32.96% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.94% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MLCGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -20.19% | -19.51% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 7.73% | -3.44% | 1.78% | 1.24% | -0.10% | 6.41% | 3.82% | -2.12% | -4.80% | -2.17% | 9.39% | 4.26% | 23.00% |
| 2022 | -5.85% | -3.36% | 2.35% | -9.42% | 0.19% | -8.79% | 8.31% | -3.69% | -9.05% | 8.32% | 4.69% | -5.63% | -21.74% |
| 2021 | -0.80% | 3.75% | 3.10% | 5.51% | 0.63% | 2.52% | 2.07% | 2.63% | -4.10% | 5.73% | -2.38% | -5.67% | 12.98% |
| 2020 | -15.49% | -8.32% | -14.53% | 13.33% | 6.12% | 2.83% | 4.84% | 7.56% | -3.81% | -2.23% | 13.28% | 4.48% | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 18.21% | 2.83% | 21.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund (MLCGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund granted a 67.84% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.98 | $3.98 | $0.74 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 67.84% | 54.61% | 8.11% | 0.80% | 1.13% | 0.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mercer US Large Cap Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.98 | $3.98 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mercer US Large Cap Equity 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 Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund was 42.54%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.54% | Dec 30, 2019 | 58 | Mar 23, 2020 | 179 | Dec 4, 2020 | 237 |
| -34.47% | Nov 17, 2021 | 219 | Sep 30, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -5.14% | Feb 17, 2021 | 12 | Mar 4, 2021 | 7 | Mar 15, 2021 | 19 |
| -4.81% | Sep 3, 2021 | 21 | Oct 4, 2021 | 11 | Oct 19, 2021 | 32 |
| -4.08% | Apr 30, 2021 | 9 | May 12, 2021 | 14 | Jun 2, 2021 | 23 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Mercer US Large Cap Equity Fund volatility is 25.54%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.