- ISIN
- US60934G7034
- CUSIP
- 60934G703
- Issuer
- Monetta
- Inception Date
- Dec 12, 2006
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MYIFX Performance Chart
Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund (MYIFX) is up 8.4% since the beginning of the year. MYIFX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MYIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,769.
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Returns By Period
Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund (MYIFX) has returned 8.44% so far this year and 23.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, MYIFX has posted an annualized return of 14.48%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.30%
- 1M
- -0.20%
- YTD
- 8.44%
- 6M
- 7.98%
- 1Y
- 23.56%
- 3Y*
- 20.50%
- 5Y*
- 12.08%
- 10Y*
- 14.48%
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%
MYIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2006, MYIFX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MYIFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.43% | -3.14% | -4.51% | 12.60% | 6.08% | -2.26% | 8.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.83% | -3.64% | -7.03% | 0.44% | 7.36% | 5.41% | 1.61% | 1.44% | 3.46% | 3.21% | -0.36% | -0.48% | 15.41% |
| 2024 | 1.70% | 5.42% | 2.84% | -3.35% | 5.23% | 4.29% | -0.95% | 1.47% | 1.65% | -0.25% | 6.96% | 0.05% | 27.54% |
| 2023 | 7.89% | -2.88% | 4.83% | 2.11% | 3.16% | 6.07% | 3.30% | -1.71% | -5.11% | -1.77% | 9.82% | 4.22% | 32.92% |
| 2022 | -6.12% | -2.49% | 2.77% | -10.52% | -0.47% | -9.20% | 10.92% | -4.60% | -10.20% | 6.26% | 4.03% | -7.19% | -25.83% |
| 2021 | -1.21% | 3.87% | 2.69% | 5.01% | -0.91% | 2.15% | 2.33% | 3.07% | -4.55% | 6.28% | -0.17% | 2.81% | 23.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.20%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 14, 2006.
- This fund captured 107.54% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.41% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.20% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.96, 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
- 3.20%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 107.54%
- Downside Capture
- 93.41%
Expense Ratio
MYIFX has a high expense ratio of 1.37%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MYIFX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% 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 Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund (MYIFX) 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.
| MYIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.39 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.98 | 2.78 | -0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.70 | 12.44 | -4.73 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund provided a 17.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.56 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 | $3.56 | $3.56 | $2.39 | $1.22 | $1.15 | $4.37 | $7.38 | $1.69 | $4.48 | $0.92 | $0.17 | $2.00 |
Dividend yield | 17.52% | 19.00% | 12.37% | 7.18% | 8.32% | 21.74% | 37.08% | 7.34% | 24.02% | 3.81% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Monetta Young Investor 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 | $3.56 | $0.00 | $3.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.39 | $0.00 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $1.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $1.15 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.37 | $0.00 | $4.37 |
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 Monetta Young Investor 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 Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund was 45.61%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
The current Monetta Young Investor Growth Fund drawdown is 2.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.61%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 1moOct 2007 - Nov 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.65%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.95%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 3mo | 2y 20dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.13%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 4mo | 6mo 23dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.52%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MYIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.61% | -56.78% | +11.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.69% | -9.10% | -2.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.52% | -18.90% | -1.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.95% | -25.43% | -3.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.65% | -33.92% | +1.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.41% | -1.80% | -0.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.84% | -10.71% | +4.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.00% | 2.03% | +0.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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