Virtus International S/C C (AOPCX)
| Fund Assets | 52.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 110.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
| Dividend Growth | -35.06% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 35.15 |
| YTD Return | 27.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.92 |
| 52-Week High | 35.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 144 |
| Inception Date | Apr 12, 2010 |
About AOPCX
Virtus International Small-Cap Fund Class C is a mutual fund that focuses on capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations located outside the United States. Its strategy emphasizes identifying businesses with above-average earnings growth, particularly those positioned within sectors or regions experiencing strong expansion. The fund is classified within the "Foreign Small/Mid Value" category, targeting stocks in developed and emerging markets that generally exhibit lower valuations and higher dividend yields compared to larger peers. Employing a systematic, bottom-up investment approach, the fund seeks to capture market inefficiencies and to mitigate downside risk, integrating behavioral finance insights with a disciplined risk management process. By diversifying across various industries and geographies, the fund provides access to the growth potential of international small-cap equities while aiming to reduce volatility relative to its benchmark. With over 120 holdings and a longstanding track record since its inception in 2010, the Virtus International Small-Cap Fund Class C plays a role in broadening investor exposure beyond U.S. markets and larger companies, contributing to a globally diversified equity portfolio.
Performance
AOPCX had a total return of 22.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.15%.
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Top 10 Holdings
21.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 2.70% |
| Lion Finance Group PLC | BGEO | 2.38% |
| Bankinter, S.A. | BKT | 2.29% |
| Banca Mediolanum S.p.A. | BMED | 2.23% |
| Drax Group plc | DRX | 2.16% |
| Hanwa Co., Ltd. | 8078 | 2.15% |
| JB Hi-Fi Limited | JBH | 2.10% |
| SITC International Holdings Company Limited | 1308 | 2.02% |
| HD Hyundai Co., Ltd. | 267250 | 1.96% |
| Coca-Cola HBC AG | CCH | 1.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.70631 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.0876 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $6.10638 | Dec 16, 2021 |