Eaton Vance Government Opportunities R (ERGOX)

Fund Assets	391.98M
Expense Ratio	3.067%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	254.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.28
Dividend Yield	5.54%
Dividend Growth	-0.35%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	4.98
YTD Return	-3.31%
1-Year Return	-2.22%
5-Year Return	2.41%
52-Week Low	4.95
52-Week High	5.46
Beta (5Y)	0.01
Holdings	438
Inception Date	Aug 12, 2005

About ERGOX

Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund Class R is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing high current income through a portfolio predominantly invested in securities issued, backed, or guaranteed by the U.S. government. This fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to U.S. government securities, including Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, and other fixed income instruments tied to government entities. Managed by Eaton Vance, a firm with significant experience in government bond strategies, the fund emphasizes diversification and careful risk management, aiming to minimize credit risk due to the implicit or explicit U.S. government backing of its holdings. Classified in the intermediate government bond category, the fund typically holds bonds with durations between 3.5 and 6 years, positioning its risk and return profile between short-term and long-term government bonds. The fund attracts investors seeking regular income distributions—paid monthly—and a relatively low-risk allocation suitable as a core component in a diversified fixed income portfolio. With hundreds of underlying holdings and a long track record, Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund Class R plays a significant role for income-focused investors looking for stability and predictability within the U.S. bond market.

• Fund Family: Eaton Vance
• Category: Sh-Intmdt US Govt
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: ERGOX
• Share Class: Class R
• Index: ICE BofA Treasury 1-3 Year TR

Performance

ERGOX had a total return of -2.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.83%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EIGOX	Class I	2.51%
EVGOX	Class A	2.76%
ECGOX	Class C	3.51%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02284	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0236	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0236	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02284	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0236	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02284	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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