Overview

Historical Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. The share class has no sales charge.
 

Fund Facts as of Mar 31, 2024

Class I Inception 02/09/2017
Investment Objective Total return
Total Net Assets $888.3M
Minimum Investment $1000000
Expense Ratio3 0.49%
CUSIP 27826A144

Top 10 Holdings (%)4,5 as of Mar 31, 2024

Microsoft Corporation 7.53
Apple Inc. 6.05
NVIDIA Corporation 5.65
Amazon.com Inc. 3.87
Meta Platforms Inc Class A 2.32
Alphabet Inc. Class A 2.28
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B 2.04
Eli Lilly and Company 1.91
Alphabet Inc. Class C 1.85
Broadcom Inc. 1.81
Total 35.32
 

Portfolio Management

Thomas B. Lee, CFA Managed Fund since inception
Thomas C. Seto Managed Fund since inception
Alex Zweber, CFA, CAIA Managed Fund since 2021

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The effectiveness of the Fund's option strategy is dependent upon a general imbalance of natural buyers over natural sellers of index options. This imbalance could decrease or be eliminated, which could have an adverse effect on the Fund. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Calls and puts written by the Fund will be based on the S&P 500 Index or a substitute for the S&P 500 Index. If the S&P 500 Index appreciates or depreciates sufficiently over the period to offset the net premium received, the Fund will incur a net loss. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The sub-adviser uses proprietary investment techniques and analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund. A systematic investment process is dependent on the sub-adviser’s skill in developing and maintaining that process. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


1. Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index measures the performance of a hypothetical buy-write strategy on the S&P 500 Index. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund.
2. S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap stocks commonly used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund. ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 90 days. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund. ICE® BofA® indices are not for redistribution or other uses; provided “as is”, without warranties, and with no liability. Eaton Vance has prepared this report and ICE Data Indices, LLC does not endorse it, or guarantee, review, or endorse Eaton Vance’s products. BofA® is a licensed registered trademark of Bank of America Corporation in the United States and other countries.
3. Source: Fund prospectus.
4. Top 10 Holdings excludes cash and equivalents.
5. Percent of total net assets.

Performance

Historical Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. The share class has no sales charge.
 

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Institutional Class at NAV — — — — -3.08 15.79 4.73 17.97 -8.65 16.80
Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index1 5.64 5.24 7.07 13.00 -4.77 15.68 -2.75 20.47 -11.37 11.82
50% S&P 500 Index / 50% ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index2 6.74 0.93 6.12 10.91 -1.02 16.26 10.07 13.71 -8.25 15.48
 

Fund Facts

Class I Inception 02/09/2017
Expense Ratio3 0.49%
Distribution Frequency Annually
 

NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
Apr 19, 2024 $14.00 -$0.10
Apr 18, 2024 $14.10 -$0.01
Apr 17, 2024 $14.11 -$0.06
Apr 16, 2024 $14.17 -$0.01
Apr 15, 2024 $14.18 -$0.12
Apr 12, 2024 $14.30 -$0.12
Apr 11, 2024 $14.42 $0.07
Apr 10, 2024 $14.35 -$0.08
Apr 09, 2024 $14.43 $0.01
Apr 08, 2024 $14.42 $0.01
 

Distribution History6

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Dec 21, 2023 $0.30780 $13.54
Dec 20, 2022 $0.11530 $12.14
Dec 14, 2021 $0.04420 $14.23
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a distribution greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus
 

Capital Gain History6

Ex-Date Short-Term Long-Term Reinvest NAV
Dec 21, 2023 $0.08090 $0.30370 $13.54
Dec 20, 2022 $0.85650 $12.14
Dec 14, 2021 $0.13290 $14.23
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a capital gain greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The effectiveness of the Fund's option strategy is dependent upon a general imbalance of natural buyers over natural sellers of index options. This imbalance could decrease or be eliminated, which could have an adverse effect on the Fund. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Calls and puts written by the Fund will be based on the S&P 500 Index or a substitute for the S&P 500 Index. If the S&P 500 Index appreciates or depreciates sufficiently over the period to offset the net premium received, the Fund will incur a net loss. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The sub-adviser uses proprietary investment techniques and analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund. A systematic investment process is dependent on the sub-adviser’s skill in developing and maintaining that process. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


1. Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index measures the performance of a hypothetical buy-write strategy on the S&P 500 Index. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund.
2. S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap stocks commonly used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund. ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 90 days. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Historical performance of the index illustrates market trends and does not represent the past or future performance of the fund. ICE® BofA® indices are not for redistribution or other uses; provided “as is”, without warranties, and with no liability. Eaton Vance has prepared this report and ICE Data Indices, LLC does not endorse it, or guarantee, review, or endorse Eaton Vance’s products. BofA® is a licensed registered trademark of Bank of America Corporation in the United States and other countries.
3. Source: Fund prospectus.
6. A portion of the Fund's returns may be comprised of return of capital or short term capital gains. The Fund will determine the tax characteristics of all Fund distributions after the end of the calendar year and will provide shareholders such information at that time. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.

Portfolio

Asset Mix (%)5 as of Mar 31, 2024

Portfolio Statistics as of Mar 31, 2024

Median Market Cap $44.9B
Price/Earnings Ratio 25.04
Number of Holdings 169.00
Price/Book Ratio 4.38
 

GICS Sector Breakdown (%)7 as of Mar 31, 2024

 

Fund Holdings (%)5,8 as of Feb 29, 2024

Holding % of Net Assets
MSILF GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO 6.47%
United States Treasury Bill 6.31%
United States Treasury Bill 6.21%
United States Treasury Bill 5.43%
Microsoft Corp 3.96%
Apple Inc 3.41%
NVIDIA Corp 2.65%
United States Treasury Bill 2.22%
United States Treasury Bill 2.21%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.07%
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Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The effectiveness of the Fund's option strategy is dependent upon a general imbalance of natural buyers over natural sellers of index options. This imbalance could decrease or be eliminated, which could have an adverse effect on the Fund. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Calls and puts written by the Fund will be based on the S&P 500 Index or a substitute for the S&P 500 Index. If the S&P 500 Index appreciates or depreciates sufficiently over the period to offset the net premium received, the Fund will incur a net loss. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The sub-adviser uses proprietary investment techniques and analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund. A systematic investment process is dependent on the sub-adviser’s skill in developing and maintaining that process. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


5. Percent of total net assets.
7. Percent of equity holdings.
8. The following list reflects unaudited securities holdings. Holdings information may differ if presented as of trade date. Due to rounding, holdings of less than 0.005% may show as 0.00%. Portfolio information subject to change due to active management.

Management

Thomas B. Lee, CFA

Chief Investment Officer
Joined Parametric Portfolio Associates 1994

Biography

Tom is a managing director and chief investment officer at Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC. He is a member of Parametric's Executive Committee and leads Parametric's Research, Strategy, Portfolio Management and Trading teams, coordinating resources, aligning priorities and establishing processes for achieving clients' investment objectives. He is a voting member of all the firm's investment committees.

Prior to joining Parametric in 1994 (originally as an employee of the Clifton Group, which was acquired by Parametric in 2012), Tom spent two years working for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.

Tom earned a B.S. in economics and an MBA in finance from the University of Minnesota. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of CFA Society Minnesota. Tom has co-authored articles on topics ranging from liability-driven investing to the volatility risk premium.

Education
  • B.S. and MBA University of Minnesota

Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception

 
Thomas C. Seto

Thomas C. Seto

Managing Director
Joined Parametric Portfolio Associates 1998

Biography

Tom is a managing director and head of investment management at Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC. He leads Parametric's portfolio management and trading functions for the firm's equity strategies. He is also a vice president and portfolio manager for Calvert Research and Management. He joined Parametric in 1998.

Tom began his career in the investment management industry in 1991. Before joining Parametric, he served as the head of U.S. equity index investments at Barclays Global Investors.

Tom earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Education
  • B.S. University of Washington
  • M.B.A Booth School of Business, University of Chicago

Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception

Other funds managed
 
Alex Zweber, CFA, CAIA

Alex Zweber, CFA, CAIA

Managing Director, Investment Strategy
Joined Parametric Portfolio Associates in 2006

Biography

Alex Zweber is Managing Director, Investment Strategy at Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, in the Minneapolis Investment Center. He leads the investment team responsible for Parametric's liquid alternative strategies. He rejoined Parametric in 2020 after initially joining the firm in 2006 and then joining Eaton Vance in 2018.

Alex began his career in the investment management industry in 2006 with The Clifton Group (acquired by Parametric in 2012). He has experience working in portfolio construction, trading and portfolio management across both futures and options. In his various positions, he has worked closely with institutional and HNW clients and their consultants to address their investment and risk management needs. Before rejoining Parametric, he was responsible for supporting the development and distribution of Parametric's strategies in Europe. Previously, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager on Parametric's volatility risk premium solutions.

Alex earned a B.A. in economics from Macalester College. He is a CFA charterholder and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

Education
  • B.A. Macalester College

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2021

 

Literature

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