- Issuer
- Polen
- Inception Date
- Aug 29, 2023
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $195M
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Performance
PCGG Performance Chart
Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) is down 6.9% since the beginning of the year. PCGG is currently trading at $11 per share.
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Returns By Period
Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) has returned -6.93% so far this year and -5.83% over the past 12 months.
Polen Capital Global Growth ETF
- 1D
- -1.46%
- 1M
- 1.53%
- YTD
- -6.93%
- 6M
- -6.74%
- 1Y
- -5.83%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
PCGG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2023, PCGG's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PCGG closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.88% | -5.95% | -7.21% | 8.69% | 3.18% | -1.07% | -6.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.59% | -2.52% | -7.33% | -0.61% | 6.49% | 1.61% | 1.33% | 0.54% | 0.79% | 1.53% | -3.76% | -0.33% | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 3.05% | 4.26% | 0.53% | -5.82% | -0.10% | 4.32% | 0.81% | 2.24% | 0.26% | -1.44% | 6.67% | -2.41% | 12.40% |
| 2023 | -0.16% | -6.60% | -1.89% | 11.24% | 2.19% | 4.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Polen Capital Global Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -13.48%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 140.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -13.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.80, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -13.48%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 62.23%
- Downside Capture
- 140.35%
Expense Ratio
PCGG has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PCGG ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PCGG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.95 | 1.41 | -0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.26 | 2.93 | -3.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.64 | 13.52 | -14.16 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Polen Capital Global Growth ETF. 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 Polen Capital Global Growth ETF was 22.66%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Polen Capital Global Growth ETF drawdown is 11.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -22.66%Mar 2026 | 5mo | — | 7mo 9dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.22%Apr 2025 | 3mo 27d | 5mo 6d | 9mo 3dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.69%Oct 2023 | 1mo 22d | 24d | 2mo 16dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.69%Aug 2024 | 4mo 25d | 25d | 5mo 20dMar 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.57%Oct 2025 | 17d | 17d | 1mo 4dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PCGG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.66% | -56.78% | +34.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.66% | -9.10% | -13.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.59% | -0.74% | -10.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.95% | -10.72% | +5.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.13% | 1.97% | +7.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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