Virtus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund Class C (AOTCX)
| Fund Assets | 185.10M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.04% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 146.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
| Dividend Growth | -53.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 39.68 |
| YTD Return | 9.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 36.89% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 25.32 |
| 52-Week High | 39.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | Aug 21, 2006 |
About AOTCX
Virtus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities of companies located in emerging market economies. Utilizing a systematic, bottom-up approach, the fund seeks to identify investment opportunities that offer higher growth forecasts, attractive valuations, and lower volatility relative to its benchmark. The strategy employs quantitative modeling and behavioral finance insights to capture market inefficiencies and proactively manage risk exposure. The portfolio spans multiple sectors—including technology, financial services, real estate, and consumer goods—with significant allocations to companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Tencent Holdings, and State Bank of India. The fund typically maintains high active share and broad exposure across emerging markets, leveraging a disciplined investment process that includes daily analysis of thousands of securities. Its role in the financial market is to provide investors access to the growth potential and diversification benefits found in the rapidly evolving economies of emerging regions, while employing rigorous risk controls to help mitigate downside risk.
Performance
AOTCX had a total return of 36.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.34%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
42.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 12.70% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.44% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 5.35% |
| OTP Bank Nyrt. | OTP | 3.49% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | MUTHOOTFIN | 2.96% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.92% |
| Credicorp Ltd. | BAP | 2.63% |
| China Hongqiao Group Limited | 1378 | 2.52% |
| Advanced Info Service PCL Units Non-Voting Depository Receipt | NVAA.DE | 2.46% |
| CMOC Group Limited | 603993 | 2.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.51318 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.11465 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.57349 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.57105 | Dec 21, 2022 |