Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. issuers. It principally invests in equity securities of large companies, that is, companies with a market capitalization of greater than $5 billion at time of purchase. The fund typically invests in American Depositary Receipts. It also may invest in derivatives (i.e., a security or instrument whose value is determined by reference to the value or the change in value of one or more securities, currencies, indices or other financial instruments). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US70472Q2030 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 70472Q203 |
| Issuer | Pear Tree Funds |
| Inception Date | May 6, 1985 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
USBOX has a high expense ratio of 1.16%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pear Tree Quality Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Pear Tree Quality Fund had a return of 19.37% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.09% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Pear Tree Quality Fund had an annualized return of 13.91%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.88%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.37% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 2.32% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 9.46% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 29.09% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.48% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.91% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of USBOX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.05% | 4.93% | 2.24% | -3.99% | 3.65% | 4.23% | 0.80% | 3.14% | 19.37% | ||||
| 2023 | 7.49% | -3.12% | 4.66% | 2.97% | 2.03% | 5.29% | 2.93% | -2.12% | -5.08% | -0.42% | 9.03% | 3.23% | 29.20% |
| 2022 | -4.31% | -4.64% | 1.69% | -6.26% | 0.30% | -6.60% | 6.53% | -4.76% | -8.24% | 7.71% | 7.53% | -4.68% | -16.25% |
| 2021 | -1.57% | 3.36% | 5.59% | 5.77% | 1.65% | 1.36% | 2.78% | 1.69% | -4.53% | 6.18% | -2.70% | 6.28% | 28.27% |
| 2020 | -0.33% | -7.55% | -8.89% | 10.43% | 2.95% | 1.23% | 4.62% | 5.79% | -3.08% | -3.44% | 12.31% | 5.06% | 18.06% |
| 2019 | 6.21% | 3.09% | 3.67% | 2.95% | -5.26% | 5.93% | 2.65% | -1.67% | 1.08% | 2.95% | 3.65% | 2.74% | 31.18% |
| 2018 | 4.98% | -3.21% | -3.78% | 0.42% | 2.70% | 0.62% | 5.43% | 3.83% | 1.03% | -5.18% | 1.12% | -8.88% | -1.97% |
| 2017 | 2.12% | 5.50% | 1.45% | 2.28% | 3.57% | 0.22% | 0.91% | 1.44% | 0.37% | 4.39% | 2.86% | 0.38% | 28.49% |
| 2016 | -2.53% | 0.13% | 5.91% | -1.10% | 2.48% | 1.15% | 3.35% | -0.29% | 0.17% | -2.49% | -0.36% | 1.48% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | -2.53% | 5.49% | -2.29% | 1.09% | 1.13% | -2.85% | 3.57% | -6.23% | -1.31% | 7.88% | -0.56% | 0.00% | 2.59% |
| 2014 | -3.16% | 4.08% | 1.40% | 1.11% | 1.37% | 0.49% | -1.18% | 3.37% | -1.16% | 2.12% | 3.49% | -1.25% | 10.91% |
| 2013 | 4.87% | 1.66% | 3.46% | 2.21% | 0.93% | -1.22% | 3.34% | -3.48% | 1.61% | 4.77% | 2.97% | 1.34% | 24.54% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of USBOX is 84, placing it in the top 16% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pear Tree Quality Fund granted a 3.66% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.90 | $2.43 | $2.44 | $1.47 | $3.53 | $2.54 | $1.33 | $0.99 | $2.03 | $2.21 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 3.66% | 4.37% | 14.55% | 10.71% | 7.47% | 19.65% | 15.43% | 6.92% | 6.19% | 12.85% | 12.69% | 1.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pear Tree Quality 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.43 | $2.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.44 | $2.44 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $1.47 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.53 | $3.53 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.54 | $2.54 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.33 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.03 | $2.03 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.21 | $2.21 |
| 2013 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pear Tree Quality 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 Pear Tree Quality Fund was 71.83%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2050 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -71.83% | Dec 7, 1999 | 2320 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2050 | May 1, 2017 | 4370 |
| -30.93% | Oct 18, 1993 | 298 | Dec 7, 1994 | 195 | Sep 6, 1995 | 493 |
| -30.35% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -25.2% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 179 | Jun 30, 2023 | 374 |
| -23.04% | Jul 20, 1998 | 59 | Oct 8, 1998 | 193 | Jul 6, 1999 | 252 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Pear Tree Quality Fund volatility is 3.17%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.