- ISIN
- US5771191005
- CUSIP
- 577119100
- Issuer
- Matthew 25
- Inception Date
- Oct 16, 1995
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MXXVX Performance Chart
Matthew 25 Fund (MXXVX) is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year. MXXVX is currently trading at $39 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXXVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,676.
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Returns By Period
Matthew 25 Fund (MXXVX) has returned 9.65% so far this year and 28.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MXXVX has achieved an annualized return of 14.67%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
Matthew 25 Fund
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- 1.06%
- YTD
- 9.65%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 28.85%
- 3Y*
- 24.88%
- 5Y*
- 10.88%
- 10Y*
- 14.67%
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%
MXXVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 16, 1995, MXXVX's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, MXXVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2025 with a return of +836.8%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2025 at -86.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.15% | -3.49% | -4.22% | 10.83% | 5.95% | -0.13% | 9.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.45% | -3.08% | -10.04% | 0.46% | 10.35% | 8.08% | 2.87% | 1.99% | 2.11% | 3.19% | -1.41% | 2.71% | 18.64% |
| 2024 | -3.96% | 6.53% | 4.48% | -6.00% | 3.91% | 4.19% | 5.57% | 1.17% | 0.18% | 1.84% | 11.95% | -3.99% | 27.41% |
| 2023 | 15.17% | -0.83% | -2.55% | -2.23% | -0.00% | 10.94% | 7.13% | -3.66% | -3.84% | -7.69% | 13.95% | 8.51% | 36.76% |
| 2022 | -4.04% | -4.18% | -0.03% | -9.93% | 2.56% | -10.92% | 11.43% | -5.50% | -13.91% | 8.69% | 5.61% | -11.32% | -30.19% |
| 2021 | -5.02% | 7.88% | 7.33% | 7.08% | 2.17% | -2.94% | -0.69% | 2.52% | -5.36% | 5.20% | -1.04% | 4.29% | 22.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Matthew 25 Fund has an annualized alpha of 35.51%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 16, 1995.
- This fund captured 112.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.86% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 35.51%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 112.68%
- Downside Capture
- 101.86%
Expense Ratio
MXXVX has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXXVX 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 Matthew 25 Fund (MXXVX) 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.
| MXXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.32 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 2.46 | -0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.30 | 10.92 | -1.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Matthew 25 Fund provided a 13.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.27 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.27 | $5.27 | $2.50 | $2.37 | $1.80 | $4.24 | $3.64 | $0.60 | $4.47 | $2.60 | $2.84 | $2.07 |
Dividend yield | 13.47% | 14.77% | 7.24% | 8.17% | 7.84% | 11.98% | 11.20% | 1.88% | 19.45% | 7.65% | 9.66% | 8.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthew 25 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 | $5.27 | $5.27 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.37 | $2.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.24 | $4.24 |
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 Matthew 25 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 Matthew 25 Fund was 96.53%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Matthew 25 Fund drawdown is 94.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -96.53%Apr 2025 | 2mo 9d | — | 1y 4moJan 2025 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -69.87%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 7moJun 2007 - Feb 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.82%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 12d | 7mo 14dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -38.11%Dec 2022 | 1y 11d | 1y 6mo | 2y 7moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.79%Feb 2016 | 11mo 15d | 9mo 14d | 1y 8moMar 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -96.53% | -56.78% | -39.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.84% | -9.10% | -3.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -96.53% | -18.90% | -77.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -96.53% | -25.43% | -71.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -96.53% | -33.92% | -62.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -94.18% | -3.21% | -90.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.43% | -10.71% | -3.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.30% | 2.04% | +1.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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