- CUSIP
- 27828U106
- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2004
- Category
- Global Equities
- Index Tracked
- MSCI World Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
XETOX Performance Chart
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (XETOX) is up 8.9% since the beginning of the year. XETOX is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XETOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,561.
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (XETOX) has returned 8.92% so far this year and 23.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, XETOX has returned 9.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- 5.26%
- YTD
- 8.92%
- 6M
- 10.24%
- 1Y
- 23.35%
- 3Y*
- 17.93%
- 5Y*
- 9.32%
- 10Y*
- 9.57%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
XETOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2004, XETOX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, XETOX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.31% | -0.97% | -8.53% | 9.88% | 4.02% | 0.85% | 8.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.63% | 0.36% | -4.09% | -0.07% | 7.19% | 4.17% | -0.34% | 1.66% | 2.58% | 2.75% | 0.45% | 1.99% | 21.76% |
| 2024 | 0.26% | 3.61% | 2.73% | -3.51% | 4.51% | 1.23% | 0.86% | 2.55% | 1.59% | -3.26% | 2.94% | -3.23% | 10.32% |
| 2023 | 10.03% | -4.23% | 1.81% | 2.22% | -1.05% | 5.70% | 3.87% | -2.77% | -5.66% | -2.83% | 11.05% | 5.87% | 24.83% |
| 2022 | -5.78% | -4.35% | 0.56% | -9.29% | 1.76% | -10.93% | 10.08% | -6.22% | -10.26% | 7.40% | 9.20% | -4.67% | -22.82% |
| 2021 | -1.24% | 3.96% | 3.08% | 5.71% | 2.46% | 0.54% | 2.44% | 3.04% | -5.01% | 6.16% | -2.55% | 5.93% | 26.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.88%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 27, 2004.
- This fund participated in 122.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.86, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -3.88%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 105.48%
- Downside Capture
- 122.30%
Expense Ratio
XETOX has a high expense ratio of 1.74%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XETOX ranks 41 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (XETOX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| XETOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 2.93 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.54 | 13.52 | -3.98 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $1.21 | $1.80 | $1.65 | $2.07 | $2.05 | $1.86 | $1.57 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 1.51% | 3.82% | 6.59% | 6.25% | 9.14% | 6.43% | 6.91% | 6.17% | 1.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities 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 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 |
| 2024 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $1.80 |
| 2023 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.65 |
| 2022 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $2.07 |
| 2021 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.33 | $2.05 |
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 Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund was 68.63%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 3104 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund drawdown is 0.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.63%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 12y 4mo | 13y 9moOct 2007 - Jul 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -31.51%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.69%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2007 correction2007 | -15.75%Aug 2007 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 16d | 2mo 17dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
2006 correction2006 | -15.10%Jun 2006 | 1mo 3d | 5mo 20d | 6mo 23dMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XETOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.63% | -56.78% | -11.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.44% | -9.10% | -3.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.69% | -18.90% | +2.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.51% | -25.43% | -6.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.35% | -33.92% | -10.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.12% | -0.74% | +0.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.62% | -10.72% | -13.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.68% | 1.97% | +0.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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