Virtus NFJ International Value Fund Class C (AFJCX)
| Fund Assets | 70.30M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
| Dividend Growth | 52.39% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 22.19 |
| YTD Return | 23.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 32.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.37 |
| 52-Week High | 22.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 58 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2005 |
About AFJCX
Virtus NFJ International Value Fund Class C is an international equity mutual fund that aims to deliver long-term capital growth and income. Its core strategy focuses on investing in undervalued common stocks of non-U.S. companies, each with a market capitalization above $1 billion. The fund leverages both fundamental and quantitative analyses, targeting firms at the intersection of value, quality, and shareholder yield. It maintains a diversified portfolio across industries such as consumer discretionary, financials, and information technology, and may allocate up to 50% of assets in emerging markets. Notable holdings include global leaders like Alibaba Group, Daiichi Sankyo, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. With an inception date of March 2005, the fund caters to investors seeking international diversification through established and emerging market exposure. Its investment approach is designed to capitalize on low market expectations while prioritizing financially disciplined companies with sustainable business models. The Virtus NFJ International Value Fund Class C reflects a commitment to international value investing, playing a significant role in portfolios aiming for global diversification and balanced risk-return profiles.
Performance
AFJCX had a total return of 24.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.00%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWICX | Vanguard | Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 5.51% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.93% |
| Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. | 4612 | 4.21% |
| Standard Chartered PLC | STAN | 4.17% |
| Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited | 4568 | 4.13% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.04% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 4.04% |
| JD.com, Inc. | 9618 | 4.01% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.00% |
| MonotaRO Co., Ltd. | 3064 | 3.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.21396 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.06695 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.02739 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.12414 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.07817 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.20079 | Dec 22, 2022 |