- ISIN
- US55375E4070
- Issuer
- Towpath
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2019
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
TOWFX Performance Chart
Towpath Focus Fund (TOWFX) is up 14.5% since the beginning of the year. TOWFX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TOWFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,842.
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Returns By Period
Towpath Focus Fund (TOWFX) has returned 14.50% so far this year and 29.83% over the past 12 months.
Towpath Focus Fund
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- 4.26%
- 6M
- 9.55%
- YTD
- 14.50%
- 1Y
- 29.83%
- 3Y*
- 19.19%
- 5Y*
- 12.99%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 16.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 8.95%
- YTD
- 11.03%
- 1Y
- 21.84%
- 3Y*
- 19.28%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.29%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.11%
TOWFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 2019, TOWFX's average daily return is +1.39%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, TOWFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 21, 2025 with a return of +2,322.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 23, 2025 at -92.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.31% | 3.46% | -2.85% | 4.15% | -0.83% | 0.69% | 6.03% | 14.50% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.67% | 0.90% | -1.67% | -1.34% | 3.33% | 0.60% | 1.84% | 2.50% | 3.01% | 1.76% | 4.23% | 0.72% | 23.51% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 2.04% | 4.07% | -1.99% | 2.91% | 0.59% | 1.96% | 1.03% | -0.89% | -0.77% | 5.45% | -2.61% | 13.22% |
| 2023 | 4.97% | -3.55% | -1.15% | -0.39% | -2.34% | 5.43% | 4.01% | -1.97% | -1.63% | -1.58% | 5.75% | 4.84% | 12.33% |
| 2022 | -0.89% | -0.38% | 0.98% | -4.26% | 3.28% | -7.11% | 3.75% | -3.30% | -6.74% | 10.01% | 7.36% | -3.21% | -2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.41% | 7.32% | 4.30% | 3.81% | 2.62% | -0.29% | -0.59% | 1.84% | -3.26% | 3.81% | -3.17% | 5.53% | 26.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
Towpath Focus Fund has an annualized alpha of 2537.95%, beta of 1.43, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2019.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.40%) than losses (55.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2,537.95%
- Beta
- 1.43
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 74.40%
- Downside Capture
- 55.81%
Expense Ratio
TOWFX has a high expense ratio of 1.11%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TOWFX ranks 97 for risk / return — above 97% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Towpath Focus Fund (TOWFX) 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.
| TOWFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.56 | 1.31 | +0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.21 | 2.41 | +3.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.52 | 10.22 | +13.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Towpath Focus Fund provided a 1.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.23 | $0.40 | $0.26 | $0.76 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 1.59% | 1.82% | 1.49% | 2.81% | 2.05% | 5.69% | 5.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Towpath Focus 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 | $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 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.23 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.76 |
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 Towpath Focus 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 Towpath Focus Fund was 96.18%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Towpath Focus Fund drawdown is 94.34%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-96.18%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | — | 1y 6moJan 2025 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-31.10%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 4mo 16dJan 2020 - Jun 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-16.44%Sep 2022 | 8mo 15d | 4mo 3d | 1y 13dJan 2022 - Jan 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-9.87%Sep 2020 | 3mo 16d | 1mo | 4mo 16dJun 2020 - Oct 2020 | — |
-8.94%Mar 2023 | 1mo 3d | 4mo 9d | 5mo 12dFeb 2023 - Jul 2023 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| TOWFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -96.18% | -56.78% | -39.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.72% | -9.10% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -96.18% | -18.90% | -77.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -96.18% | -25.43% | -70.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -94.34% | -0.12% | -94.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.78% | -10.70% | -14.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.24% | 2.14% | -0.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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