Eaton Vance Stock Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About EAERX

What does EAERX invest in?

The Eaton Vance Stock Fund primarily focuses on equity investments, dedicating a minimum of 80% of its net assets (inclusive of any borrowings for investment purposes) to a broadly diversified collection of common stocks. The fund's advisor typically endeavors to mirror the sector breakdown of the S&P 500® Index, aiming to maintain holdings across most, if not all, of its represented market segments. Furthermore, the fund has the option to commit up to 25% of its total capital to international equities, which can originate from companies based in either established or developing global economies.

What is the expense ratio of EAERX?

Eaton Vance Stock Fund (EAERX) charges an expense ratio of 0.98%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EAERX?

Eaton Vance Stock Fund (EAERX) manages $102.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EAERX actively managed or an index fund?

EAERX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (EAERX's is 0.98%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EAERX launched?

Eaton Vance Stock Fund (EAERX) launched in November 2001 and is managed by Eaton Vance.

How has EAERX performed?

EAERX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.