- ISIN
- US92913X8112
- CUSIP
- 92913X811
- Issuer
- Voya
- Inception Date
- Apr 18, 1993
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
NAWGX Performance Chart
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund (NAWGX) is up 5.1% since the beginning of the year. NAWGX is currently trading at $53 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NAWGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,546.
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Returns By Period
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund (NAWGX) has returned 5.14% so far this year and 12.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NAWGX has returned 9.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- -1.60%
- YTD
- 5.14%
- 6M
- 4.38%
- 1Y
- 12.51%
- 3Y*
- 13.76%
- 5Y*
- 9.11%
- 10Y*
- 9.34%
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%
NAWGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 1993, NAWGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +20.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, NAWGX 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 Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.11% | 3.21% | -4.60% | 4.18% | 0.43% | -1.02% | 5.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.36% | 2.16% | 2.30% | -0.49% | 2.89% | 2.01% | -0.69% | 3.36% | 0.87% | -2.60% | 3.54% | 0.42% | 18.29% |
| 2024 | 0.92% | 2.24% | 4.43% | -4.22% | 2.85% | -1.01% | 5.53% | 2.85% | 0.47% | -0.85% | 4.56% | -5.60% | 12.15% |
| 2023 | 2.77% | -2.55% | -0.50% | 1.76% | -5.08% | 4.98% | 2.24% | -1.78% | -2.22% | -2.00% | 5.75% | 3.67% | 6.59% |
| 2022 | -2.59% | -2.46% | 3.41% | -3.39% | 1.90% | -6.11% | 3.42% | -3.22% | -7.94% | 8.95% | 7.20% | -2.31% | -4.51% |
| 2021 | -1.62% | 2.01% | 5.75% | 3.16% | 3.11% | -0.27% | 2.21% | 1.79% | -4.19% | 3.77% | -2.48% | 6.24% | 20.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.32%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 19, 1993.
- This fund participated in 91.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.32%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 89.19%
- Downside Capture
- 91.50%
Expense Ratio
NAWGX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NAWGX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund (NAWGX) 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.
| NAWGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.47 | 2.78 | -1.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.41 | 12.44 | -5.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund provided a 4.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.44 | $2.40 | $0.84 | $1.17 | $1.23 | $0.90 | $0.72 | $0.87 | $0.99 | $0.69 | $0.41 | $0.77 |
Dividend yield | 4.57% | 4.70% | 1.85% | 2.84% | 3.09% | 2.11% | 1.99% | 2.31% | 3.11% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 2.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility 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 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $2.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.84 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $1.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.90 |
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 Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility 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 Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund was 66.60%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 1928 trading sessions.
The current Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund drawdown is 1.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -66.60%Mar 2003 | 3y 5d | 7y 7mo | 10y 8moMar 2000 - Nov 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.16%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 11mo 22d | 1y 1moJan 2020 - Mar 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -29.63%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 16d | 5mo 5dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
2012 bear market2012 | -27.60%Jun 2012 | 1y 1mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moMay 2011 - Oct 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.04%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 8moJun 2014 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NAWGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.60% | -56.78% | -9.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.48% | -9.10% | -0.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.71% | -18.90% | +9.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.73% | -25.43% | +8.70% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.16% | -33.92% | -1.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.66% | -1.80% | +0.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.57% | -10.71% | -4.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.80% | 2.03% | -0.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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