- ISIN
- US00771X1129
- Issuer
- Ninety One
- Inception Date
- Dec 10, 2017
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ZGFIX Performance Chart
Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX) is down 4.8% since the beginning of the year. ZGFIX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ZGFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,290.
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Returns By Period
Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX) has returned -4.76% so far this year and 3.29% over the past 12 months.
Ninety One Global Franchise Fund
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- -1.71%
- YTD
- -4.76%
- 6M
- -4.67%
- 1Y
- 3.29%
- 3Y*
- 9.26%
- 5Y*
- 5.23%
- 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%
ZGFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 20, 2018, ZGFIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ZGFIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.36% | -2.68% | -6.52% | 3.97% | 1.75% | -1.39% | -4.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.30% | 1.43% | -1.79% | 2.10% | 5.57% | 2.20% | -2.66% | 1.39% | 2.39% | -0.25% | 1.89% | 1.84% | 18.56% |
| 2024 | 1.16% | 1.75% | 1.13% | -5.64% | 3.30% | 3.49% | 1.16% | 1.67% | 0.11% | -2.66% | 3.89% | -1.39% | 7.83% |
| 2023 | 8.07% | -5.11% | 4.33% | 1.77% | -2.34% | 5.27% | 2.34% | -1.33% | -4.63% | -1.89% | 8.53% | 4.02% | 19.38% |
| 2022 | -6.00% | -3.73% | 1.25% | -6.74% | 0.21% | -7.49% | 8.17% | -4.92% | -9.11% | 6.42% | 7.84% | -3.55% | -18.04% |
| 2021 | -2.95% | 1.81% | 2.78% | 6.37% | 0.98% | 2.26% | 2.46% | 1.42% | -5.22% | 6.27% | -3.61% | 5.39% | 18.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ninety One Global Franchise Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.25%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 20, 2018.
- This fund participated in 89.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.25%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 76.11%
- Downside Capture
- 89.85%
Expense Ratio
ZGFIX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZGFIX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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 Ninety One Global Franchise Fund (ZGFIX) 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.
| ZGFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.37 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 2.78 | -2.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.61 | 12.44 | -11.83 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Ninety One Global Franchise Fund provided a 8.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.55 | $1.55 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.11 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 8.40% | 8.00% | 0.23% | 0.33% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.38% | 0.89% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ninety One Global Franchise 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 | $1.55 | $1.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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 Ninety One Global Franchise 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 Ninety One Global Franchise Fund was 28.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Ninety One Global Franchise Fund drawdown is 7.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.19%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -14.01%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 2mo | 5mo 1dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.14%Mar 2026 | 1mo 28d | — | 4mo 26dJan 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 24d | 2mo 11dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZGFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.51% | -56.78% | +28.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.14% | -9.10% | -4.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.14% | -18.90% | +5.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.19% | -25.43% | -1.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.03% | -1.80% | -5.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.22% | -10.71% | +5.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.85% | 2.03% | +2.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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