ETILX vs. NEEGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Eventide Gilead Class I (ETILX) and Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX).
ETILX is managed by Eventide Funds. NEEGX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Jan 2, 1996.
Performance
ETILX vs. NEEGX - Performance Comparison
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ETILX vs. NEEGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETILX Eventide Gilead Class I | -6.85% | 23.77% | -0.03% | 22.76% | -34.03% | 11.44% | 55.44% | 34.11% | -2.35% | 33.09% |
NEEGX Needham Growth Fund | 15.68% | 8.76% | 14.45% | 26.85% | -33.57% | 27.63% | 41.73% | 42.33% | -10.56% | 8.33% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ETILX achieves a -6.85% return, which is significantly lower than NEEGX's 15.68% return. Over the past 10 years, ETILX has underperformed NEEGX with an annualized return of 11.91%, while NEEGX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.74% annualized return.
ETILX
- 1D
- 4.16%
- 1M
- -6.72%
- YTD
- -6.85%
- 6M
- -2.01%
- 1Y
- 25.57%
- 3Y*
- 9.19%
- 5Y*
- 0.47%
- 10Y*
- 11.91%
NEEGX
- 1D
- 4.73%
- 1M
- -6.88%
- YTD
- 15.68%
- 6M
- 17.81%
- 1Y
- 49.67%
- 3Y*
- 18.80%
- 5Y*
- 7.05%
- 10Y*
- 12.74%
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ETILX vs. NEEGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ETILX has a 1.11% expense ratio, which is lower than NEEGX's 1.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ETILX vs. NEEGX — Risk / Return Rank
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ETILX vs. NEEGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eventide Gilead Class I (ETILX) and Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| ETILX | NEEGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.13 | 1.56 | -0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.67 | 2.16 | -0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.29 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.69 | 3.25 | -1.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.67 | 10.67 | -4.01 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| ETILX | NEEGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.13 | 1.56 | -0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.02 | 0.25 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.54 | 0.54 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between ETILX and NEEGX is 0.82, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
ETILX vs. NEEGX - Dividend Comparison
ETILX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.95%, more than NEEGX's 6.54% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETILX Eventide Gilead Class I | 12.95% | 12.07% | 1.25% | 0.00% | 5.36% | 6.30% | 0.79% | 3.14% | 5.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.13% |
NEEGX Needham Growth Fund | 6.54% | 7.57% | 3.92% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 6.92% | 5.73% | 11.31% | 17.79% | 9.70% | 4.22% | 6.74% |
Drawdowns
ETILX vs. NEEGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ETILX drawdown since its inception was -41.30%, smaller than the maximum NEEGX drawdown of -53.60%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETILX and NEEGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ETILX | NEEGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.30% | -53.60% | +12.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.40% | -15.15% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.30% | -43.35% | +2.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.30% | -43.35% | +2.05% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.49% | -7.54% | -5.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.60% | -10.95% | -0.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.66% | 4.61% | -0.95% |
Volatility
ETILX vs. NEEGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Eventide Gilead Class I (ETILX) is 8.27%, while Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX) has a volatility of 11.31%. This indicates that ETILX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEEGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ETILX | NEEGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.27% | 11.31% | -3.04% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.01% | 20.91% | -6.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.49% | 32.23% | -9.74% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.30% | 28.04% | -3.74% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.40% | 25.01% | -1.61% |