Eaton Vance Greater India Fund Class C (ECGIX)
| Fund Assets | 268.67M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.23% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 30.94 |
| YTD Return | 2.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 95.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.62 |
| 52-Week High | 35.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 69 |
| Inception Date | Jul 7, 2006 |
About ECGIX
Eaton Vance Greater India Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in India and, to a lesser extent, in neighboring countries of the Indian subcontinent such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The fund employs a bottom-up investment approach, selecting companies across a broad range of market capitalizations, including smaller firms, based on rigorous industry-specific valuation metrics and proprietary analysis. It prioritizes businesses that demonstrate strong cash generation and are managed with a shareholder-oriented philosophy. Sector and industry allocations are determined with an emphasis on balancing upside potential and downside risk. The fund’s portfolio is diversified across key sectors of India’s economy, including finance, technology, and energy, with significant holdings in prominent Indian corporations like ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, and Infosys. By offering access to the fast-growing Indian market, the fund plays a specialized role for investors looking to participate in the economic expansion and competitive advantages of the region, such as its robust capital markets, skilled workforce, and enduring tradition of education.
Performance
ECGIX had a total return of 0.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.39%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.92% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 8.70% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 5.81% |
| Infosys Limited | INFY | 4.83% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 4.31% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | M&M | 3.95% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | BHARTIARTL | 3.54% |
| Axis Bank Limited | AXISBANK | 3.20% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | SUNPHARMA | 3.02% |
| Bajaj Finance Limited | BAJFINANCE | 2.89% |
| Eternal Ltd Common Stock Inr1.0 | n/a | 2.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | $1.6291 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.7177 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $6.5049 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $4.0031 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $0.0958 | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.9558 | Aug 9, 2019 |