- ISIN
- US66538J8374
- CUSIP
- 66538J837
- Inception Date
- Dec 10, 2017
- Category
- Tactical Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PFTEX Performance Chart
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund (PFTEX) is up 9.3% since the beginning of the year. PFTEX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PFTEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,436.
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Returns By Period
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund (PFTEX) has returned 9.32% so far this year and 22.94% over the past 12 months.
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund
- 1D
- 0.87%
- 1M
- 1.04%
- YTD
- 9.32%
- 6M
- 8.73%
- 1Y
- 22.94%
- 3Y*
- 13.73%
- 5Y*
- 7.50%
- 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%
PFTEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2017, PFTEX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PFTEX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 29, 2022 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2022 at -14.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.82% | 1.37% | -5.87% | 7.39% | 3.84% | -0.09% | 9.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.63% | -0.85% | -5.07% | -0.91% | 4.37% | 3.80% | 0.94% | 2.70% | 2.81% | 1.32% | 0.70% | 0.32% | 13.11% |
| 2024 | 0.53% | 4.45% | 3.65% | -4.50% | 4.92% | 1.27% | 1.83% | 1.80% | 0.47% | -1.85% | 4.06% | -3.79% | 13.02% |
| 2023 | 3.63% | -2.49% | 1.51% | 1.14% | -1.02% | 4.57% | 2.40% | -1.71% | -3.80% | -2.93% | 6.16% | 5.02% | 12.53% |
| 2022 | -4.03% | -1.70% | 0.55% | -5.52% | 0.10% | -4.59% | 3.31% | -2.72% | -4.19% | 3.85% | 4.01% | -2.40% | -13.13% |
| 2021 | -0.47% | 1.13% | 2.52% | 3.28% | 0.79% | 0.96% | 0.52% | 1.55% | -3.06% | 3.15% | -1.70% | 2.61% | 11.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.10%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2017.
- This fund participated in 72.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.57 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -1.10%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 54.33%
- Downside Capture
- 72.97%
Expense Ratio
PFTEX has a high expense ratio of 2.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PFTEX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund (PFTEX) 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.
| PFTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.78 | -0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.38 | 12.44 | -1.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund provided a 8.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.35 | $0.21 | $1.58 | $0.23 | $0.11 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 8.65% | 9.45% | 3.38% | 2.23% | 18.46% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 0.15% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PFG Meeder Tactical 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 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $1.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
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 PFG Meeder Tactical 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 Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund was 19.72%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.
The current PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -19.72%Mar 2020 | 27d | 9mo 15d | 10mo 12dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.99%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 3mo | 1y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2022 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.53%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 3mo 16d | 7mo 16dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -15.27%Mar 2023 | 2mo 13d | 11mo 16d | 1y 1moDec 2022 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.43%Dec 2018 | 10mo 26d | 1y 2d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PFTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.72% | -56.78% | +37.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.88% | -9.10% | +0.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.53% | -18.90% | +3.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.99% | -25.43% | +7.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -1.80% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.37% | -10.71% | +5.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.99% | 2.03% | -0.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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