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Calvert International Responsible Idx A (CDHAX)
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Fund Details
Calvert International Responsible Idx A Overview
Calvert International Responsible Idx A (CDHAX) is a passively managed International Equity Foreign Large Blend fund. Calvert Research and Management launched the fund in 2015.
The investment seeks to track the performance of the Calvert International Responsible Index. The fund will normally invest at least 95% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in securities contained in the index. The index measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies that are located in countries (other than the U.S.) with developed markets.
About Calvert International Responsible Idx A (CDHAX)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 2.08 years: Gordon Wotherspoon (2024), Jennifer Mihara (2024). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 1 primary benchmark: Calvert International Responsible TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Calvert International Responsible Idx A has 840 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 20.5% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The fund is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Calvert International Responsible Idx A is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity fund group. Calvert International Responsible Idx A has 96.3% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 3.3%. There is 96.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.3% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.3% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Calvert International Responsible Idx A has 0.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $124 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Foreign Large Blend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
CDHAX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Calvert International Responsible Idx A expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Blend category. Calvert International Responsible Idx A has an expense ratio of 0.54%, which is 43% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Calvert International Responsible Idx A has a portfolio turnover rate of 16%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 62% for the Foreign Large Blend category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Calvert International Responsible Idx A returned -2.8%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Foreign Large Blend category had an average return of 0.7%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
Calvert International Responsible Idx A has a trailing yield of 2.77%, which is above the 2.17% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Calvert International Responsible Idx A Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 16.9%, 5.3 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned 32.7% over the past year (grade of A), 18.7% over the past three years (grade of A) and 9.9% per year over the past five years (grade of B) and 10.4% per year over the past 10 years (grade of A).
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CDHAX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| CDHAX Return (NAV) | -2.8% | 5.2% | 32.7% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| CDHAX Grade | F | B | A | A | B | A |
| +/- Category | -3.5% | 0.8% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 0.7% | 4.4% | 24.2% | 15.9% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| CDHAX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
CDHAX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| CDHAX Return (NAV) | 16.9% | 32.9% | 4.8% | 19.7% | -19.4% | 12.3% | 15.0% | 24.1% | -14.0% | 24.9% | 0.1% |
| CDHAX Grade | A | B | C | A | F | B | B | B | B | D | D |
| +/- Category | 5.3% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -1.5% | -0.9% |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 11.6% | 30.5% | 4.9% | 16.2% | -16.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 22.9% | -15.2% | 26.4% | 1.0% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 14.8% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.21 - Above Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.15 - High |
| Category Risk Grade: | F (99% Rank) |
| Beta: | 1.04 |
| R-Squared: | 93% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Blend |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 2.8% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | |
| Total Assets: | $1611 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 125 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | A |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 16% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 2.1 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Wotherspoon Gordon (2024), Mihara Jennifer (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 5/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 840 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 20.5% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 96.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 3.3% |
| Foreign Stock: | 96.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.3% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.2% |
| Cash: | 0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Calvert Research and Management |
| Phone Number: | 800-368-2745 |
| Website: | www.calvert.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | October 30, 2015 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $5,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $2,000 |
| True No-Load: | No |
| Front Load Maximum: | 4.75% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | 0.25% |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.54% ( Rating : Avg ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.94% |
| Share Class: | Calvert International Responsible Idx I |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
