- ISIN
- US36087T8339
- CUSIP
- 36087T833
- Issuer
- Polen Capital
- Inception Date
- Oct 15, 2020
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PGEIX Performance Chart
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (PGEIX) is up 3.9% since the beginning of the year. PGEIX is currently trading at $10 per share.
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Returns By Period
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (PGEIX) has returned 3.91% so far this year and 12.12% over the past 12 months.
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund
- 1D
- 4.02%
- 1M
- 5.82%
- YTD
- 3.91%
- 6M
- 5.93%
- 1Y
- 12.12%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
PGEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2025, PGEIX's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +22.1%, while the worst month was May 2026 at -17.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PGEIX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was May 12, 2026 at -17.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.92% | 3.66% | -9.77% | 22.07% | -17.91% | 3.70% | 3.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.93% | 7.38% | 2.79% | -1.15% | 6.87% | 1.48% | -0.29% | -5.18% | 2.78% | 16.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -13.87%, beta of 1.39, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2025.
- This fund participated in 67.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.26 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -13.87%
- Beta
- 1.39
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 61.37%
- Downside Capture
- 67.33%
Expense Ratio
PGEIX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PGEIX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of mutual funds 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 Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (PGEIX) 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.
| PGEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.65 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.44 | 2.78 | -2.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.41 | 12.44 | -11.03 |
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 Global Emerging Markets Growth 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 Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund was 30.91%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund drawdown is 22.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -30.91%Jun 2026 | 29d | — | 1mo 12dMay 2026 - now |
2026 correction2026 | -13.24%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.74%Nov 2025 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 17d | 3mo 20dSep 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.32%Feb 2026 | 7d | 6d | 13dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.76%Jul 2025 | 7d | 12d | 19dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PGEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.91% | -56.78% | +25.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.91% | -9.10% | -21.81% |
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 | -22.46% | -1.80% | -20.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.04% | -10.71% | +5.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.17% | 2.03% | +7.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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