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Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Polen
Inception Date
Aug 29, 2023
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Polen Capital Global Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) has returned -16.12% so far this year and -9.79% over the past 12 months.


Polen Capital Global Growth ETF

1D
2.93%
1M
-7.21%
YTD
-16.12%
6M
-18.32%
1Y
-9.79%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2023, PCGG's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 72.2 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-3.88%-5.95%-7.21%-16.12%
20254.59%-2.52%-7.33%-0.61%6.49%1.61%1.33%0.54%0.79%1.53%-3.76%-0.33%1.62%
20243.05%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 -12.98%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2023.

  • This ETF participated in 138.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -12.98% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.97 and R² of 0.81, 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
-12.98%
Beta
0.97
0.81
Upside Capture
60.46%
Downside Capture
138.36%

Expense Ratio

PCGG has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PCGG ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.


PCGG Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
PCGG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PCGG Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
PCGG Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
PCGG Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
Calmar Ratio Rank
PCGG Martin Ratio Rank: 22
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PCGGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.50

0.90

-1.39

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.61

1.39

-1.99

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.92

1.21

-0.29

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.44

1.40

-1.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.37

6.61

-7.98

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Dividends

Dividend History


Polen Capital Global Growth ETF doesn't pay dividends

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 20.32%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.66%Oct 28, 2025104Mar 27, 2026
-20.22%Dec 12, 202479Apr 8, 2025107Sep 11, 2025186
-10.69%Sep 5, 202339Oct 27, 202316Nov 20, 202355
-7.69%Mar 13, 2024100Aug 5, 202419Aug 30, 2024119
-3.57%Sep 23, 202514Oct 10, 202511Oct 27, 202525

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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