Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
ESVAX
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- Eaton Vance Management
- IPO Date
- Mar 4, 2002
- CIK
- 0000745463
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- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A (ESVAX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in small-cap value equity securities while employing tax-management strategies to minimize shareholder tax liabilities. The fund offers multiple share classes, including Class A shares with a front-end load of approximately 5.25%, and targets investors seeking exposure to small-capitalization companies characterized by value attributes such as low price-to-earnings or price-to-book ratios; its portfolio typically includes holdings in sectors like financial services, industrials, and consumer cyclical, with a focus on U.S. stocks supplemented by limited non-U.S. exposure and cash equivalents. Launched on March 1, 2002, the fund operates under Eaton Vance Management, a Boston, Massachusetts-based firm founded in 1924 and now part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, serving individual, institutional, and financial professional clients primarily in the United States. The fund's core offerings emphasize tax-efficient investing techniques, such as tax-loss harvesting, qualified dividend selection, and holding periods optimized for long-term capital gains treatment, alongside a blend of growth and value styles within the small-cap segment; it maintains a diversified portfolio with top holdings often including companies like Commerce Bancshares Inc., Donaldson Company Inc., and White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd., representing financial services, industrials, and insurance sectors. Geographically, the fund focuses on U.S. equities (approximately 96% of assets), with minor allocations to non-U.S. stocks and cash, catering to taxable accounts of high-net-worth individuals, financial advisors, and institutional investors prioritizing after-tax returns in the small-cap value category. In recent developments, Eaton Vance, as part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced new partnerships in 2025 with Harding Loevner and Schafer Cullen Capital Management through Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC to expand tax-optimization capabilities, including over 16 new strategies year-to-date encompassing MSIM’s Applied Equity Advisors suite, enhancing the firm's tax-managed equity offerings. Additionally, on October 16, 2025, portfolio manager changes occurred in related Eaton Vance value strategies, with Aaron Dunn departing and Jason Kritzer assuming co-head responsibilities for the equity value team, alongside ongoing expansions like the November 2025 launch of the Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF following conversion from a mutual fund structure. These initiatives reflect broader strategic shifts toward active equity tax solutions and ETF conversions amid evolving market demands for tax-efficient vehicles.