Polaris Global Value Fund (PGVFX)
Using a value-oriented approach, the fund invests primarily in the common stock (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs")) of companies of any size, both domestic and international, including emerging, developing or frontier markets. The Adviser generally views emerging or developing markets as those that are not included in the MSCI World Index. The fund may also invest in publicly traded master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
Fund Info
US3499034847
349903484
May 31, 1998
$2,500
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
PGVFX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Polaris Global Value Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Polaris Global Value Fund had a return of 5.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.15% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Polaris Global Value Fund had an annualized return of 5.70%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.26%, indicating that Polaris Global Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
PGVFX
5.40%
1.46%
-2.05%
6.15%
5.61%
5.70%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PGVFX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.21% | 5.40% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | -0.10% | 1.84% | 4.10% | -3.36% | 3.95% | -1.43% | 4.81% | 1.79% | 0.00% | -3.21% | 2.68% | -8.45% | 1.82% |
| 2023 | 6.13% | -1.86% | -1.30% | 0.28% | -3.86% | 5.48% | 4.95% | -4.12% | -2.84% | -2.96% | 8.64% | 6.49% | 14.76% |
| 2022 | -1.46% | -1.32% | -1.91% | -5.69% | 3.10% | -10.46% | 5.34% | -4.71% | -9.59% | 8.93% | 9.93% | -4.33% | -13.67% |
| 2021 | 0.82% | 6.10% | 3.66% | 3.35% | 2.73% | -3.27% | -0.60% | 1.91% | -2.32% | 2.20% | -4.77% | 2.63% | 12.53% |
| 2020 | -4.76% | -9.62% | -20.70% | 10.73% | 5.11% | 1.95% | 2.94% | 4.98% | -3.42% | 0.04% | 17.66% | 6.79% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 8.46% | 2.48% | -0.69% | 4.33% | -7.34% | 6.73% | -1.65% | -3.43% | 4.07% | 2.69% | 1.70% | 3.19% | 21.30% |
| 2018 | 4.15% | -4.82% | -1.64% | 1.18% | 0.37% | -0.22% | 1.79% | -0.47% | 0.40% | -6.86% | 0.39% | -7.13% | -12.73% |
| 2017 | 2.66% | 1.71% | 0.33% | 2.01% | 2.01% | 1.10% | 2.53% | -0.99% | 2.18% | 1.73% | 2.40% | 1.27% | 20.60% |
| 2016 | -6.05% | 0.15% | 7.03% | 0.80% | 0.19% | -4.23% | 5.09% | 2.49% | 1.35% | -1.51% | 2.93% | 3.59% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | -0.47% | 6.90% | -1.16% | 2.66% | -0.57% | -1.19% | -0.18% | -4.92% | -3.91% | 5.83% | 0.56% | -1.36% | 1.54% |
| 2014 | -1.99% | 6.52% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 1.02% | 1.10% | -3.31% | 1.97% | -3.78% | 2.06% | 1.17% | -0.84% | 3.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PGVFX is 26, indicating average performance compared to other mutual funds on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polaris Global Value Fund (PGVFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Polaris Global Value Fund provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.61 | $0.61 | $0.52 | $0.43 | $0.50 | $0.34 | $0.68 | $0.77 | $0.42 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 1.88% | 1.98% | 1.68% | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.18% | 2.44% | 3.28% | 1.50% | 1.33% | 1.26% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Polaris Global Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2014 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Polaris Global Value 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 Polaris Global Value Fund was 70.46%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1188 trading sessions.
The current Polaris Global Value Fund drawdown is 4.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -70.46% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1188 | Nov 25, 2013 | 1603 |
| -41.35% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 713 |
| -31.51% | Jul 21, 1998 | 808 | Sep 21, 2001 | 129 | Mar 28, 2002 | 937 |
| -28.74% | Jun 8, 2021 | 329 | Sep 26, 2022 | 411 | May 15, 2024 | 740 |
| -27.74% | May 20, 2002 | 99 | Oct 9, 2002 | 184 | Jul 7, 2003 | 283 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Polaris Global Value Fund volatility is 3.12%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.