Mainstay Epoch Small Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

MOPCX Fund  USD 20.86  0.03  0.14%   
The fund secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 1.45, which conveys a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. As the market goes up, the company is expected to outperform it. However, if the market returns are negative, Mainstay Epoch will likely underperform.

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Mainstay Epoch Small are ranked lower than 12 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak fundamental indicators, Mainstay Epoch showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
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Expense Ratio Date28th of February 2023
Expense Ratio2.2400
  

Mainstay Epoch Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,834  in Mainstay Epoch Small on August 31, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  249.00  from holding Mainstay Epoch Small or generate 13.58% return on investment over 90 days. Mainstay Epoch Small is currently producing 0.2103% returns and takes up 1.2866% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 11% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Mainstay, and 96% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Mainstay Epoch is expected to generate 1.73 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.73 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.16 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.2 per unit of risk.

Mainstay Epoch Current Valuation

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20.86
Please note that Mainstay Epoch's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the fund appears to be fairly valued. Mainstay Epoch Small secures a last-minute Real Value of $20.45 per share. The latest price of the fund is $20.86. We determine the value of Mainstay Epoch Small from analyzing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we recommend acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will merge together.
Since Mainstay Epoch is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Mainstay Mutual Fund. However, Mainstay Epoch's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  20.86 Real  20.45 Hype  20.83
The intrinsic value of Mainstay Epoch's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Mainstay Epoch's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Mainstay Epoch Small helps investors to forecast how Mainstay mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Mainstay Epoch more accurately as focusing exclusively on Mainstay Epoch's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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Mainstay Epoch Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Mainstay Epoch's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Mainstay Epoch Small, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Mainstay Epoch's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Estimated Market Risk

 1.29
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89% of assets are more volatile

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Risk-Adjusted Return

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Based on monthly moving average Mainstay Epoch is performing at about 12% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Mainstay Epoch by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Mainstay Epoch Fundamentals Growth

Mainstay Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Mainstay Epoch, and Mainstay Epoch fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Mainstay Mutual Fund performance.

About Mainstay Epoch Performance

Evaluating Mainstay Epoch's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Mainstay Epoch has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Mainstay Epoch has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80 percent of its assets in the securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations at the time of investment that are similar to the market capitalizations of companies within the collective range of the Russell 2000 Index and Russell Microcap Index. It may also invest up to 10 percent of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.

Things to note about Mainstay Epoch Small performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Mainstay Epoch for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Mainstay Epoch Small help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund maintains 99.49% of its assets in stocks
Evaluating Mainstay Epoch's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Mainstay Epoch's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Mainstay Epoch's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Mainstay Epoch's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Mainstay Epoch's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Mainstay Epoch's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Mainstay Epoch's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Mainstay Epoch's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Mainstay Epoch's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Mainstay Epoch's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Mainstay Epoch's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Mainstay Mutual Fund

Mainstay Epoch financial ratios help investors to determine whether Mainstay Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Mainstay with respect to the benefits of owning Mainstay Epoch security.
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