Overview

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2013

1 Month 3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Life of Fund
4/30/2013
Fund at NAV 0.29 1.07 1.93 5.39 5.40
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.45 -3.73 -2.94 0.41 2.03
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index1 1.01 1.60 0.89 3.68 5.51 5.72 4.10
3/31/2013
Fund at NAV 0.74 1.63 1.63 5.59 5.51
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.05 -3.22 -3.22 0.60 1.94
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index1 0.08 -0.12 -0.12 3.77 5.52 5.46 3.60
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 one year is cumulative. Max Sales Charge: 4.75%.

Fund Facts as of Apr 30, 2013

Class A Inception 10/31/2011
Investment Objective Total return
Total Net Assets of Fund $92.0M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.80%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.46%
CUSIP 27826A102


Portfolio Management

Jeffrey A. Rawlins, CFA Managed Fund since inception
Dan R. Strelow, CFA Managed Fund since inception
Justin H. Bourgette, CFA Managed Fund since inception
Thomas A. Shively Managed Fund since inception

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Fund primarily invests in one or more affiliated investment companies (Portfolios) and may also invest directly. Unless otherwise noted, references to investments are to the aggregate holdings of the Fund and the Portfolios.

About Risk 

While the Fund has a targeted annual performance volatility range, its actual, or realized, volatility for longer or shorter periods may be materially higher or lower than the target range depending on market conditions. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Fund share values are sensitive to stock market volatility. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), 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 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. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of collateral securing an investment will satisfy the issuer's obligation in the event of nonpayment or that collateral can be readily liquidated. The ability to realize the benefits of any collateral may be delayed or limited. Investing in an exchange traded fund (ETF) exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF and, in general, subjects the Fund to a pro rata portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Investing in exchange traded notes (ETNs) exposes the Fund to the performance of the issuer. The Fund's investments may lose their entire value if the issuer fails. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Short sales risk includes, among other things, the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract, causing a loss to the fund. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. 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.


Performance

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2013

1 Month 3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Life of Fund
4/30/2013
Fund at NAV 0.29 1.07 1.93 5.39 5.40
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.45 -3.73 -2.94 0.41 2.03
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index1 1.01 1.60 0.89 3.68 5.51 5.72 4.10
3/31/2013
Fund at NAV 0.74 1.63 1.63 5.59 5.51
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.05 -3.22 -3.22 0.60 1.94
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index1 0.08 -0.12 -0.12 3.77 5.52 5.46 3.60
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 one year is cumulative. Max Sales Charge: 4.75%.

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Fund at NAV 6.43
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index1 4.10 4.34 2.43 4.33 6.97 5.24 5.93 6.54 7.84 4.21

Fund Facts

Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.80%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.46%
Class A Inception 10/31/2011


NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
May 20, 2013 $10.27 $0.00
May 17, 2013 $10.27 $-0.01
May 16, 2013 $10.28 $0.00
May 15, 2013 $10.28 $-0.01
May 14, 2013 $10.29 $-0.01
May 13, 2013 $10.30 $0.00
May 10, 2013 $10.30 $-0.01
May 09, 2013 $10.31 $0.00
May 08, 2013 $10.31 $0.00
May 07, 2013 $10.31 $0.00

Distribution History4

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Mar 28, 2013 $0.02515 $10.27
Feb 28, 2013 $0.02389 $10.22
Jan 31, 2013 $0.02662 $10.24
Dec 31, 2012 $0.02996 $10.18
Dec 27, 2012 $0.00290 $10.17
Nov 30, 2012 $0.02758 $10.15
Oct 31, 2012 $0.02779 $10.18
Sep 28, 2012 $0.02865 $10.19
Aug 31, 2012 $0.02952 $10.11
Jul 31, 2012 $0.02817 $10.07
View All
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 History4

Ex-Date Short-Term Long-Term Reinvest NAV
Dec 27, 2012 $0.00880 $10.17
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a capital gain greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

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 as of month-end for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For the Eaton Vance Fund's performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns shown at NAV unless noted otherwise. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. It is not possible to invest in an index.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Fund primarily invests in one or more affiliated investment companies (Portfolios) and may also invest directly. Unless otherwise noted, references to investments are to the aggregate holdings of the Fund and the Portfolios.

About Risk 

While the Fund has a targeted annual performance volatility range, its actual, or realized, volatility for longer or shorter periods may be materially higher or lower than the target range depending on market conditions. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Fund share values are sensitive to stock market volatility. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), 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 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. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of collateral securing an investment will satisfy the issuer's obligation in the event of nonpayment or that collateral can be readily liquidated. The ability to realize the benefits of any collateral may be delayed or limited. Investing in an exchange traded fund (ETF) exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF and, in general, subjects the Fund to a pro rata portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Investing in exchange traded notes (ETNs) exposes the Fund to the performance of the issuer. The Fund's investments may lose their entire value if the issuer fails. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Short sales risk includes, among other things, the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract, causing a loss to the fund. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. 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.


Portfolio

Fund Weightings (%)5 as of Mar 31, 2013

Absolute Return Strategies 47.31
Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage Portfolio 18.23
Parametric Market Neutral Portfolio6 13.42
Global Macro Portfolio 7.90
Parametric Absolute Return Strategy7,8 7.76
Income Strategies 53.18
Floating Rate Portfolio 32.42
Boston Income Portfolio 13.16
Government Obligations Portfolio 4.80
CMBS Portfolio 2.80
Equity Strategies 3.01
Hexavest Global Equity Fund - Class I 3.01
Other 2.05
Gold9 1.58
U.S. Treasuries7 0.47
Cash & Equivalents7 2.35

Portfolio Allocations (%)10,11 as of Mar 31, 2013

Floating Rate Portfolio 32.42
Global Macro Advantage Portfolio 18.23
Parametric Market Neutral Portfolio6 13.42
Boston Income Portfolio 13.16
Global Macro Portfolio 7.90
Government Obligations Portfolio 4.80
Hexavest Global Equity Fund - Class I 3.01
CMBS Portfolio 2.80
MSAM Completion Portfolio 2.67
Other Fund level investments12 1.58


 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Fund primarily invests in one or more affiliated investment companies (Portfolios) and may also invest directly. Unless otherwise noted, references to investments are to the aggregate holdings of the Fund and the Portfolios.

About Risk 

While the Fund has a targeted annual performance volatility range, its actual, or realized, volatility for longer or shorter periods may be materially higher or lower than the target range depending on market conditions. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Fund share values are sensitive to stock market volatility. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), 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 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. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of collateral securing an investment will satisfy the issuer's obligation in the event of nonpayment or that collateral can be readily liquidated. The ability to realize the benefits of any collateral may be delayed or limited. Investing in an exchange traded fund (ETF) exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF and, in general, subjects the Fund to a pro rata portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Investing in exchange traded notes (ETNs) exposes the Fund to the performance of the issuer. The Fund's investments may lose their entire value if the issuer fails. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Short sales risk includes, among other things, the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract, causing a loss to the fund. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. 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.


Insights & Analysis

Quarterly Commentary

 

No commentary information is available.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Fund primarily invests in one or more affiliated investment companies (Portfolios) and may also invest directly. Unless otherwise noted, references to investments are to the aggregate holdings of the Fund and the Portfolios.

About Risk 

While the Fund has a targeted annual performance volatility range, its actual, or realized, volatility for longer or shorter periods may be materially higher or lower than the target range depending on market conditions. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Fund share values are sensitive to stock market volatility. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), 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 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. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of collateral securing an investment will satisfy the issuer's obligation in the event of nonpayment or that collateral can be readily liquidated. The ability to realize the benefits of any collateral may be delayed or limited. Investing in an exchange traded fund (ETF) exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF and, in general, subjects the Fund to a pro rata portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Investing in exchange traded notes (ETNs) exposes the Fund to the performance of the issuer. The Fund's investments may lose their entire value if the issuer fails. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Short sales risk includes, among other things, the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract, causing a loss to the fund. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. 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.


Attribution

 

No attribution information is available.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Fund primarily invests in one or more affiliated investment companies (Portfolios) and may also invest directly. Unless otherwise noted, references to investments are to the aggregate holdings of the Fund and the Portfolios.

About Risk 

While the Fund has a targeted annual performance volatility range, its actual, or realized, volatility for longer or shorter periods may be materially higher or lower than the target range depending on market conditions. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Fund share values are sensitive to stock market volatility. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), 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 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. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of collateral securing an investment will satisfy the issuer's obligation in the event of nonpayment or that collateral can be readily liquidated. The ability to realize the benefits of any collateral may be delayed or limited. Investing in an exchange traded fund (ETF) exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF and, in general, subjects the Fund to a pro rata portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Investing in exchange traded notes (ETNs) exposes the Fund to the performance of the issuer. The Fund's investments may lose their entire value if the issuer fails. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Short sales risk includes, among other things, the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract, causing a loss to the fund. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. 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.


Management

Biography
Jeffrey A. Rawlins, CFA

Jeffrey A. Rawlins, CFA

Vice President, Eaton Vance Management
Joined Eaton Vance 2005

Jeff Rawlins is a vice president of Eaton Vance Management, co-director of Customized Solutions and portfolio manager on Eaton Vance's customized solutions team.

Jeff joined Eaton Vance in June 2005. Previously, beginning in 1989, he was affiliated with State Street Research as managing director/fixed-income portfolio manager. Other experience includes affiliations with Shearson Lehman Hutton (1984-1989) as vice president of institutional sales and with State Street Bank (1983-1984) as a senior fixed-income analyst.

Jeff earned a B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Hamilton College. He is a CFA charterholder and has published various white papers including "Pension Management In A World of Balance" (October 2005), "Solving the Pension Management Riddle" (December 2006), "The Slow March to LDI" (July 2007) and "LDI: More Than Duration-Matching" (Institutional Investor Magazine 2008).

Education
  • B.A. Hamilton College
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception
 
Biography
Dan R. Strelow, CFA

Dan R. Strelow, CFA

Vice President, Eaton Vance Management
Joined Eaton Vance 2005

Dan Strelow is a vice president of Eaton Vance Management, co-director of Customized Solutions and portfolio manager on Eaton Vance's customized solutions team.

Dan joined Eaton Vance in June 2005. Previously, beginning in 1988, he was affiliated with State Street Research and Management as managing director, CIO fixed income and fixed income portfolio manager. From 1981-1988, Dan was affiliated with First Chicago Investment Advisors in various capacities, including analyst, portfolio manager and vice president.

Dan earned a B.A. in economics from Pacific Lutheran University and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Chicago. He is a CFA charterholder and has published various white papers including "Pension Management In A World of Balance" (October 2005), "Solving the Pension Management Riddle" (December 2006), "The Slow March to LDI" (July 2007) and "LDI: More Than Duration-Matching" (Institutional Investor Magazine 2008).

Education
  • B.A. Pacific Lutheran University
  • M.B.A Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception
 
Biography
Justin H. Bourgette, CFA

Justin H. Bourgette, CFA

Vice President, Eaton Vance Management
Joined Eaton Vance 2006

Justin Bourgette is a vice president of Eaton Vance Management and portfolio manager on Eaton Vance's customized solutions team.

Justin joined Eaton Vance in 2006. Previously, he was affiliated with Investors Financial Services as an analyst in corporate finance and with National Grid, where he worked in business planning and engineering.

Justin earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in investment management, with High Honors, from Boston University. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of Eaton Vance's Asset Allocation Committee.

Education
  • B.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • M.S. Investment Management, Boston University
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception
 
Biography
Thomas A. Shively

Thomas A. Shively

Vice President, Eaton Vance Management
Joined Eaton Vance 2011

Thomas Shively is a vice president of Eaton Vance Management and portfolio manager on Eaton Vance's customized solutions team.

Tom joined Eaton Vance in 2011 and had previously been affiliated with the Customized Solutions Group from 2005-2007 as a part-time consultant. Prior experience includes positions with Brandeis University as an adjunct professor of finance, fixed-income portfolio manager and fixed-income chief investment officer with State Street Research and Management, and affiliations with Paine Webber Jackson Curtis and First Chicago Investment Advisors.

Tom earned an A.B. in economics, cum laude, from Kenyon College and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Education
  • A.B. Kenyon College
  • M.B.A. Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception
 

Fund Literature

Fund Literature

Holdings-1st or 3rd fiscal quarters-www.sec.gov

Think Performance Think Eaton Vance.pdf

Attribution

Summary Prospectus

Full Prospectus

XBRL

XBRL

Annual Report

Semiannual Report

SAI

Profile

White Paper: The End of Mercantilism and Other Coming Attractions

MSAM Completion Portfolio Holdings

CMBS Portfolio Holdings


 

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