Eaton Vance Growth Fund Class C (ECLCX)
| Fund Assets | 414.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.79% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 18.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.59% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 30.02 |
| YTD Return | 6.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 96.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.26 |
| 52-Week High | 32.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Sep 9, 2002 |
About ECLCX
Eaton Vance Growth Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities. The fund is designed to seek total return by focusing on companies with above-average growth potential and robust financial strength, making it a core holding for growth-oriented investors. Fund managers employ a long-term, disciplined approach, emphasizing both diversification and sensitivity to valuation by identifying strong franchise businesses trading at attractive prices. The portfolio features significant holdings in leading technology and innovation-driven sectors, with top positions including companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Apple, and Alphabet. The fund applies a “growth-at-a-reasonable-price” philosophy, aiming to balance long-term capital appreciation with risk management. Established in 2002, Eaton Vance Growth Fund Class C has built a track record of systematic, research-driven investment, reflecting a commitment to fundamental analysis and prudent portfolio construction. The fund is managed by Eaton Vance, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and serves investors seeking broad exposure to large-cap growth companies in the U.S. equity market.
Performance
ECLCX had a total return of 11.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.38%.
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
55.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 10.06% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.06% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.67% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.00% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.09% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.61% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.16% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 3.21% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.95% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 2.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | $2.9103 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $3.0506 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.5164 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $3.3606 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $2.006 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $0.5054 | Aug 19, 2020 |