- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2020
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
PFFSX Performance Chart
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund (PFFSX) is up 13.9% since the beginning of the year. PFFSX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PFFSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,066.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund (PFFSX) has returned 13.93% so far this year and 29.88% over the past 12 months.
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund
- 1D
- 1.31%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 13.93%
- 6M
- 12.93%
- 1Y
- 29.88%
- 3Y*
- 22.40%
- 5Y*
- 15.62%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
PFFSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2020, PFFSX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PFFSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 31, 2021 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.65% | -2.01% | -4.32% | 12.94% | 4.68% | 0.13% | 13.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | -2.39% | -6.71% | -0.85% | 7.57% | 5.00% | 2.56% | 2.15% | 3.03% | 1.47% | -0.88% | 1.02% | 16.17% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 5.48% | 3.56% | -4.44% | 3.30% | 1.96% | 1.57% | 1.26% | 1.94% | -0.48% | 6.83% | 6.19% | 30.14% |
| 2023 | 6.05% | -2.47% | 2.44% | 0.77% | -1.61% | 6.53% | 3.39% | -2.18% | -4.39% | -4.25% | 7.67% | 5.79% | 18.01% |
| 2022 | -8.05% | -0.08% | 5.39% | -8.16% | 2.26% | -8.69% | 9.78% | -2.68% | -8.74% | 8.96% | 5.29% | -4.80% | -11.57% |
| 2021 | -1.11% | 3.70% | 3.40% | 3.29% | 1.24% | 2.61% | 0.90% | 2.74% | -5.12% | 7.37% | 1.42% | 3.65% | 26.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.89%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2020.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.40%) than losses (88.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 1.89%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 97.40%
- Downside Capture
- 88.09%
Expense Ratio
PFFSX has a high expense ratio of 2.03%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PFFSX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund (PFFSX) 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.
| PFFSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.96 | 2.78 | +0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.43 | 12.44 | -0.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund provided a 15.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.70 | $0.31 | $1.21 | $0.94 | $0.65 |
Dividend yield | 15.09% | 17.19% | 19.78% | 2.40% | 10.90% | 6.73% | 5.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy 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 | $2.33 | $2.33 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.21 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy 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 PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund was 24.92%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 413 trading sessions.
The current PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund drawdown is 1.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.92%Jun 2022 | 5mo 17d | 1y 7mo | 2y 1moDec 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.45%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 25d | 4mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.11%Mar 2026 | 1mo 29d | 15d | 2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.23%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 9dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.07%Sep 2020 | 20d | 19d | 1mo 9dSep 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PFFSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.92% | -56.78% | +31.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.11% | -9.10% | -1.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.45% | -18.90% | -2.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.92% | -25.43% | +0.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.34% | -1.80% | +0.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.94% | -10.71% | +4.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.40% | 2.03% | +0.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with PFFSX
Add PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with PFFSX