Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Growth 1.2 Fund Class C (EZTGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.62% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 79.02% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 56.04 |
| YTD Return | -1.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.87 |
| 52-Week High | 57.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 119 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 2001 |
About EZTGX
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Growth Fund 1.2 Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused on delivering long-term, after-tax growth to shareholders. The fund primarily invests in common stocks of established, high-quality U.S. growth companies with above-average prospects, predictability, and stability. Its strategy emphasizes a blend of blue chip equities across major sectors including information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and healthcare, with significant holdings in leading corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Tax management is a key element of the fund’s investment process; managers employ strategies designed to minimize taxable distributions, particularly those taxed at higher rates, thus seeking to enhance after-tax returns for investors. With a track record dating back to 1966, the fund balances rigorous fundamental research and risk assessment with a broad industry and issuer diversification. Eaton Vance’s expertise in tax-efficient investing underpins the fund’s role as a core equity holding for investors aiming to maximize returns while managing tax exposure.
Performance
EZTGX had a total return of 9.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.72%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
46.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.48% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.78% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.63% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.96% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.42% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.11% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.97% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 2.67% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.46% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.2533 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.7001 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.0044 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.0403 | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.0397 | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.0377 | Dec 22, 2014 |