- ISIN
- US00769G4029
- CUSIP
- 00769G402
- Issuer
- Sands Capital
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 2010
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SCGVX Performance Chart
Sands Capital Global Growth Fund (SCGVX) is up 3.0% since the beginning of the year. SCGVX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCGVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,003.
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Returns By Period
Sands Capital Global Growth Fund (SCGVX) has returned 3.03% so far this year and 5.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCGVX has returned 11.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Sands Capital Global Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.98%
- 1M
- 4.11%
- YTD
- 3.03%
- 6M
- 2.06%
- 1Y
- 5.72%
- 3Y*
- 12.39%
- 5Y*
- 0.05%
- 10Y*
- 11.16%
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%
SCGVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2011, SCGVX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -17.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, SCGVX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.66% | -2.68% | -8.59% | 13.09% | 5.27% | 0.98% | 3.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.94% | -2.62% | -9.74% | 5.63% | 9.60% | 5.12% | -2.60% | 0.92% | -0.33% | 2.71% | -4.57% | 0.76% | 10.68% |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 7.17% | 3.01% | -6.66% | 0.97% | 2.20% | -4.04% | 3.76% | 2.27% | -1.56% | 9.65% | -1.99% | 15.64% |
| 2023 | 13.61% | -3.10% | 6.05% | -2.40% | 3.42% | 3.51% | 3.59% | -5.91% | -7.76% | -4.43% | 16.11% | 8.05% | 31.49% |
| 2022 | -14.35% | -3.83% | -1.53% | -17.67% | -6.08% | -12.34% | 14.28% | -4.58% | -11.48% | 6.84% | 5.83% | -5.82% | -43.49% |
| 2021 | -0.34% | 2.22% | -2.94% | 5.00% | -0.85% | 6.14% | 2.88% | 5.00% | -4.76% | 6.00% | -5.72% | -2.47% | 9.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sands Capital Global Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.30%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2011.
- This fund participated in 113.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.30% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- -2.30%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 101.22%
- Downside Capture
- 113.82%
Expense Ratio
SCGVX has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCGVX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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 Sands Capital Global Growth Fund (SCGVX) 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.
| SCGVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 2.78 | -2.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.68 | 12.44 | -11.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Sands Capital Global Growth Fund provided a 45.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $10.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $10.30 | $10.30 | $2.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.85 | $1.28 | $1.59 | $1.96 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 45.20% | 46.57% | 9.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.05% | 3.34% | 5.97% | 9.05% | 0.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sands Capital Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.68 | $2.68 |
| 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 | $4.85 | $4.85 |
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 Sands Capital Global 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 Sands Capital Global Growth Fund was 53.96%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Sands Capital Global Growth Fund drawdown is 12.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -53.96%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -28.51%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 3d | 3moFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.70%Feb 2016 | 6mo 25d | 6mo 3d | 1y 23dJul 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.97%Dec 2018 | 5mo 1d | 3mo 12d | 8mo 13dJul 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.92%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 14d | 7mo 11dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCGVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.96% | -56.78% | +2.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.39% | -9.10% | -12.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.07% | -18.90% | -4.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -53.96% | -25.43% | -28.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.96% | -33.92% | -20.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.97% | -1.80% | -11.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.10% | -10.71% | -1.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.25% | 2.03% | +5.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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