Calvert Equity Fund Class C (CSECX)
| Fund Assets | 5.87B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 19.29% |
| Dividend Growth | 420.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 34.15 |
| YTD Return | 5.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 28.90 |
| 52-Week High | 40.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 73 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 1994 |
About CSECX
Calvert Equity Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on large-cap U.S. growth equities. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved by investing primarily in established companies with a consistent history of earnings growth, strong cash flow, and high returns on capital. A distinctive feature of this fund is its integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, guided by the Calvert Principles for Responsible Investment, making it unique among large-cap growth funds. The investment strategy involves careful fundamental analysis and a preference for high-quality businesses across a broad array of sectors, as reflected by its holdings in leading firms such as Visa, MasterCard, Microsoft, and Alphabet. In addition to traditional equity analysis, the fund pursues responsible investing, engaging with portfolio companies on ESG issues and incorporating special impact investments to further sustainability goals. The Calvert Equity Fund Class C plays a significant role in the large-growth mutual fund space by offering investors the potential for strong long-term capital growth while aligning with responsible investment practices.
Performance
CSECX had a total return of 7.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.63% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 4.80% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.80% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.79% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.62% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.39% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 4.29% |
| S&P Global Inc. | SPGI | 4.00% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. | VRSK | 3.82% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 3.65% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 3.46% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $6.5852 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.2659 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.1766 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $2.827 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $1.6569 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Dec 2, 2019 | $1.5447 | Dec 3, 2019 |