- ISIN
- US8753533020
- CUSIP
- 875353302
- Issuer
- Tanaka
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 1998
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
TGFRX Performance Chart
Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) is up 17.5% since the beginning of the year. TGFRX is currently trading at $67 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TGFRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,063.
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Returns By Period
Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) has returned 17.54% so far this year and 58.94% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TGFRX has achieved an annualized return of 15.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Tanaka Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.47%
- 1M
- 4.10%
- YTD
- 17.54%
- 6M
- 7.30%
- 1Y
- 58.94%
- 3Y*
- 30.75%
- 5Y*
- 15.58%
- 10Y*
- 15.81%
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%
TGFRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1999, TGFRX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +24.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TGFRX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2025 with a return of +109.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 28, 2025 at -53.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.74% | 1.18% | -4.56% | 12.14% | 1.58% | 1.04% | 17.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.66% | -6.93% | 6.45% | -9.43% | 6.66% | 3.94% | 5.18% | 5.09% | 12.52% | 9.60% | 0.49% | -4.86% | 39.56% |
| 2024 | -2.25% | 4.08% | 2.99% | -4.10% | 9.90% | 0.72% | 0.30% | -1.99% | 5.10% | 3.40% | 6.40% | -6.69% | 17.98% |
| 2023 | 8.92% | -3.03% | 5.67% | -1.95% | 4.38% | 16.61% | 8.28% | -6.31% | -6.09% | -2.49% | 15.83% | 4.83% | 50.24% |
| 2022 | -6.76% | -1.32% | 3.47% | -13.31% | -1.29% | -12.01% | 19.08% | -0.23% | -8.62% | 5.01% | 1.72% | -6.91% | -22.62% |
| 2021 | 14.61% | 12.46% | 9.03% | -3.48% | -0.49% | 5.36% | -2.28% | 9.47% | -9.95% | 5.89% | -8.64% | -4.52% | 26.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tanaka Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.59%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1999.
- This fund captured 142.48% of S&P 500 Index gains and 127.64% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.59%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 142.48%
- Downside Capture
- 127.64%
Expense Ratio
TGFRX has a high expense ratio of 2.19%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TGFRX 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 Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) 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.
| TGFRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.61 | 2.78 | +0.83 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.07 | 12.44 | -3.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Tanaka Growth Fund provided a 11.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.39 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.39 | $7.39 | $3.16 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $2.65 |
Dividend yield | 11.08% | 13.02% | 6.89% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 7.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Tanaka 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 | $7.39 | $7.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.16 | $3.16 |
| 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2021 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
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 Tanaka 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 Tanaka Growth Fund was 74.43%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3111 trading sessions.
The current Tanaka Growth Fund drawdown is 27.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -74.43%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 12y 4mo | 14y 11moMar 2000 - Feb 2015 |
2025 selloff2025 | -61.68%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | — | 1y 4moJan 2025 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -42.54%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 5mo 12d | 2y 7moJan 2018 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -40.92%Jun 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moAug 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.65%Nov 2016 | 1y 3mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 5moJul 2015 - Jan 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TGFRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.43% | -56.78% | -17.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.01% | -9.10% | -6.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -61.68% | -18.90% | -42.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -61.68% | -25.43% | -36.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.68% | -33.92% | -27.76% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -27.71% | -1.80% | -25.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.60% | -10.71% | -18.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.36% | 2.03% | +4.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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