Polen Growth Fund (POLIX)
The fund typically invests in a focused portfolio of common stocks of large capitalization companies (market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase) that, in the Adviser's opinion, have a sustainable competitive advantage. Although it may not "concentrate" (invest 25% or more of its net assets) in any industry, the fund may focus its investments from time to time in one or more sectors of the economy or stock market. It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3608736571 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 360873657 |
| Issuer | Polen Capital |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
POLIX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, 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 Polen Growth 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
Polen Growth Fund had a return of 16.96% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.54% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Polen Growth Fund had an annualized return of 10.49%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Polen Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 16.96% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 4.64% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 10.15% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 26.54% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.45% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.49% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of POLIX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.99% | 4.42% | -0.37% | -5.41% | 0.14% | 5.32% | -0.50% | 1.74% | 1.64% | -1.00% | 16.96% | ||
| 2023 | 11.69% | -5.35% | 7.89% | 0.06% | 5.12% | 5.04% | 4.51% | -1.22% | -6.56% | -0.73% | 11.73% | 3.24% | 39.17% |
| 2022 | -9.15% | -6.62% | 1.84% | -13.65% | -2.36% | -9.92% | 11.91% | -5.65% | -10.48% | 4.29% | 2.18% | -15.46% | -44.13% |
| 2021 | -2.59% | 2.93% | 1.30% | 7.55% | -0.76% | 5.81% | 4.94% | 3.75% | -5.81% | 6.20% | -3.44% | -1.54% | 18.78% |
| 2020 | 2.55% | -5.73% | -10.20% | 14.13% | 7.72% | 3.33% | 4.42% | 10.05% | -4.32% | -2.17% | 8.89% | 1.84% | 31.56% |
| 2019 | 7.47% | 4.51% | 4.01% | 5.13% | -4.74% | 5.72% | 1.27% | 0.41% | -1.00% | 3.16% | 4.23% | 2.59% | 37.34% |
| 2018 | 7.84% | -2.72% | -1.73% | 1.44% | 5.56% | 1.57% | 2.65% | 5.63% | 1.63% | -8.28% | 2.33% | -9.47% | 4.99% |
| 2017 | 2.10% | 4.63% | 2.02% | 2.92% | 3.02% | 0.53% | 3.58% | -0.51% | 0.69% | 3.32% | 1.36% | -1.46% | 24.38% |
| 2016 | -4.34% | -0.97% | 5.46% | -2.12% | 1.48% | -2.29% | 5.28% | -0.56% | 0.05% | -2.04% | 1.66% | -0.45% | 0.68% |
| 2015 | -1.19% | 5.46% | -0.76% | 0.49% | 2.02% | -0.38% | 6.19% | -4.66% | -0.53% | 9.94% | -0.87% | -5.15% | 9.94% |
| 2014 | -2.96% | 5.02% | -1.57% | 1.11% | 2.37% | 0.42% | -1.36% | 2.82% | 0.12% | 4.83% | 4.83% | -6.64% | 8.61% |
| 2013 | 4.54% | -0.36% | 1.71% | -0.56% | 0.71% | -2.59% | 2.95% | -2.24% | 5.72% | 3.99% | 2.93% | 2.70% | 20.88% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of POLIX is 34, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polen Growth Fund (POLIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Polen Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Polen Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
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 Polen 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 Growth Fund was 49.68%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Polen Growth Fund drawdown is 15.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.68% | Nov 17, 2021 | 280 | Dec 28, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -30.3% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -20.49% | Oct 2, 2018 | 58 | Dec 24, 2018 | 67 | Apr 2, 2019 | 125 |
| -18.28% | Jul 22, 2011 | 21 | Aug 19, 2011 | 104 | Jan 19, 2012 | 125 |
| -16.95% | Nov 6, 2015 | 64 | Feb 9, 2016 | 266 | Mar 1, 2017 | 330 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Polen Growth Fund volatility is 4.18%, 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.