Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund Class C (ECSMX)
| Fund Assets | 131.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 181.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.19 |
| YTD Return | 5.70% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.01 |
| 52-Week High | 11.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2002 |
About ECSMX
Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused on U.S. small-cap equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies, typically those at the lower end of the U.S. market capitalization spectrum. The fund employs a bottom-up, research-driven approach to identify high-growth companies with the potential to outperform the broader market over time, targeting sectors such as financials, industrials, consumer discretionary, and information technology. Managed by a seasoned team with significant experience in small-cap investing, the portfolio typically holds around 70 individual stocks and maintains a high active share relative to its benchmark indices, such as the Russell 2000. The fund may also allocate a portion of its assets to foreign equities, enhancing diversification. Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund Class C plays a significant role in offering investors access to dynamic, early-stage companies that are often leaders in emerging industries, contributing to the fund’s distinct growth orientation within the small-cap segment of the equity market.
Performance
ECSMX had a total return of -0.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
28.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CSW Industrials, Inc. | CSW | 3.25% |
| Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | FELE | 3.01% |
| Community Financial System, Inc. | CBU | 2.98% |
| Diodes Incorporated | DIOD | 2.86% |
| Dorman Products, Inc. | DORM | 2.85% |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | EPRT | 2.64% |
| SouthState Bank Corporation | SSB | 2.64% |
| Aramark | ARMK | 2.63% |
| IDACORP, Inc. | IDA | 2.60% |
| Donaldson Company, Inc. | DCI | 2.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.087 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.3857 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.0809 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.3598 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $2.0588 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2020 | $0.0273 | Dec 9, 2020 |