Mainstay Epoch Equity Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

EPLDX Fund  USD 24.34  0.21  0.87%   
The fund secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 0.73, which conveys possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, Mainstay Epoch's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Mainstay Epoch is expected to be smaller as well.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Mainstay Epoch Equity are ranked lower than 11 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong fundamental indicators, Mainstay Epoch is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
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Expense Ratio0.7300
  

Mainstay Epoch Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  2,301  in Mainstay Epoch Equity on August 26, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  133.00  from holding Mainstay Epoch Equity or generate 5.78% return on investment over 90 days. Mainstay Epoch Equity is currently producing 0.0883% returns and takes up 0.6144% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 5% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Mainstay, and 99% 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 1.28 times less return on investment than the market. But when comparing it to its historical volatility, the company is 1.24 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.14 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.15 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon.

Mainstay Epoch Current Valuation

Fairly Valued
Today
24.34
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 Equity secures a last-minute Real Value of $24.13 per share. The latest price of the fund is $24.34. We determine the value of Mainstay Epoch Equity 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  24.34 Real  24.13 Hype  24.34 Naive  24.29
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 Equity 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 Equity, 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

 0.61
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Risk-Adjusted Return

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89% of assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average Mainstay Epoch is performing at about 11% 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.
Total Asset971.25 M

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 generally invests in a diversified portfolio consisting of equity securities of U.S. companies that have a history of attractive dividend yields and positive growth in operating cash flow. It invests at least 80 percent of its assets in equity securities of dividend-paying U.S. companies across all market capitalizations. The fund may invest up to 15 percent of its net assets in foreign securities.

Things to note about Mainstay Epoch Equity 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 Equity help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund retains 98.51% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
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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