- Issuer
- Oelschlager Investments
- Inception Date
- Feb 2, 2021
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
TOWTX Performance Chart
Towpath Technology Fund (TOWTX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. TOWTX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TOWTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,539.
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Returns By Period
Towpath Technology Fund (TOWTX) has returned 7.64% so far this year and 18.94% over the past 12 months.
Towpath Technology Fund
- 1D
- 1.00%
- 1M
- -1.70%
- YTD
- 7.64%
- 6M
- 6.37%
- 1Y
- 18.94%
- 3Y*
- 12.91%
- 5Y*
- 9.00%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
TOWTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 7, 2021, TOWTX's average daily return is +0.32%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TOWTX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 22, 2025 with a return of +179.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2025 at -85.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.13% | -4.59% | -2.86% | 10.27% | 8.92% | -3.17% | 7.64% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.94% | -4.71% | -4.72% | 0.30% | 3.75% | 3.18% | -1.26% | 1.98% | 3.47% | 1.48% | -0.46% | 1.76% | 9.55% |
| 2024 | 0.47% | 1.79% | 1.30% | -3.84% | 2.58% | 2.60% | 2.08% | 1.97% | 2.22% | -2.94% | 3.98% | 0.22% | 12.82% |
| 2023 | 6.45% | -3.22% | 4.89% | -0.84% | 6.77% | 5.29% | 3.43% | -0.49% | -4.72% | -2.90% | 8.26% | 4.50% | 29.78% |
| 2022 | -3.45% | -2.09% | 1.52% | -5.79% | 3.26% | -6.86% | 6.78% | -6.26% | -8.81% | 7.43% | 4.94% | -6.06% | -15.96% |
| 2021 | -1.08% | 2.99% | 4.74% | 3.42% | 0.54% | 1.42% | 1.05% | 1.91% | -4.25% | 3.02% | -1.72% | 4.82% | 17.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Towpath Technology Fund has an annualized alpha of 97.20%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 07, 2021.
- This fund participated in 96.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.01 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
- 97.20%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 85.72%
- Downside Capture
- 96.17%
Expense Ratio
TOWTX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TOWTX ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% 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 Towpath Technology Fund (TOWTX) 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.
| TOWTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.57 | 2.78 | -1.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.00 | 12.44 | -7.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Towpath Technology Fund provided a 1.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.50 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 1.58% | 1.70% | 3.55% | 0.42% | 0.57% | 0.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Towpath Technology 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 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
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 Technology 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 Technology Fund was 88.96%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Towpath Technology Fund drawdown is 84.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -88.96%Apr 2025 | 2mo 9d | — | 1y 4moJan 2025 - now |
2025 bear market2025 | -64.20%Jan 2025 | 0s | 5d | 5dJan 2025 - Jan 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -21.77%Sep 2022 | 8mo 24d | 9mo 7d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.46%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 5d | 4mo 1dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.34%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TOWTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -88.96% | -56.78% | -32.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.62% | -9.10% | -2.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -88.96% | -18.90% | -70.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -88.96% | -25.43% | -63.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -84.89% | -1.80% | -83.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.71% | -10.71% | -15.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.64% | 2.03% | +1.61% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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