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ISIN
US8852156574
CUSIP
885215657
Issuer
Thornburg
Inception Date
May 28, 1998
Min. Investment
$5,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity

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Performance

TGVAX Performance Chart

Thornburg International Equity Fund (TGVAX) is up 10.7% since the beginning of the year. TGVAX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TGVAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,568.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Thornburg International Equity Fund (TGVAX) has returned 10.66% so far this year and 25.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TGVAX has returned 10.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Thornburg International Equity Fund

1D
0.56%
1M
0.59%
YTD
10.66%
6M
11.18%
1Y
25.32%
3Y*
19.03%
5Y*
9.41%
10Y*
10.58%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

TGVAX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1999, TGVAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, TGVAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2021 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Nov 19, 2021 at -11.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.36%6.44%-8.15%5.15%2.09%0.08%10.66%
20254.68%2.33%2.54%2.84%5.10%2.46%-0.03%2.50%2.86%0.87%1.03%2.42%33.81%
20240.17%3.12%4.19%-1.16%5.40%-1.00%3.34%2.40%2.94%-4.79%-1.07%-2.31%11.24%
20238.95%-4.54%3.81%1.92%-3.34%4.25%3.61%-3.45%-4.38%-2.18%7.72%3.57%15.77%
2022-3.35%-6.05%-1.86%-6.52%1.52%-7.32%3.39%-4.65%-9.46%2.53%15.82%-0.14%-17.04%
20210.72%2.77%0.63%2.61%4.64%-2.98%-2.50%1.33%-2.94%3.48%-3.69%3.43%7.25%

Benchmark Metrics

Thornburg International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.69%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1999.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (91.59%) than losses (82.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.63 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.69%
Beta
0.63
0.53
Upside Capture
91.59%
Downside Capture
82.81%

Expense Ratio

TGVAX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TGVAX ranks 47 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.


TGVAX Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
TGVAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TGVAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
TGVAX Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
TGVAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
TGVAX Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Thornburg International Equity Fund (TGVAX) 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.


TGVAXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.08

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.06

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.37

-0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.38

2.78

-0.41

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.34

12.44

-4.10

Dividends

Dividend History

Thornburg International Equity Fund provided a 3.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.14 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.14$1.14$1.73$0.54$0.36$3.70$0.82$1.54$0.28$4.22$0.39$4.49

Dividend yield

3.20%3.54%6.90%2.23%1.69%14.24%2.98%6.60%1.45%17.24%1.67%18.63%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Thornburg International Equity Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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$0.75$0.40$1.14
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.31$0.42$1.73
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.44$0.54
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.36
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.43$0.27$3.70

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 Thornburg International Equity 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 Thornburg International Equity Fund was 56.44%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1532 trading sessions.

The current Thornburg International Equity Fund drawdown is 1.35%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-56.44%Mar 2009
1y 4mo6y 1mo
7y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2015
Bear market2022
-39.96%Oct 2022
10mo 27d1y 11mo
2y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2024
2003 bear market2003
-35.71%Mar 2003
2y 8mo9mo 11d
3y 5moJul 2000 - Dec 2003
COVID crash2020
-31.97%Mar 2020
2y 1mo4mo 15d
2y 6moJan 2018 - Aug 2020
2016 bear market2016
-22.35%Feb 2016
8mo 25d1y 3mo
1y 12moMay 2015 - May 2017

Drawdown Indicators


TGVAXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-56.44%

-56.78%

+0.34%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-10.34%

-9.10%

-1.24%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-12.00%

-18.90%

+6.90%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-39.96%

-25.43%

-14.53%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-39.96%

-33.92%

-6.04%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.35%

-1.80%

+0.45%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-12.44%

-10.71%

-1.73%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

2.94%

2.03%

+0.91%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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