Virtus Duff & Phelps Water Fund Class A (AWTAX)
| Fund Assets | 568.27M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.22% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.63% |
| Dividend Growth | 131.26% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 21.02 |
| YTD Return | 10.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.63 |
| 52-Week High | 22.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
About AWTAX
Virtus Duff & Phelps Water Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on companies developing and advancing water technologies. Its primary aim is to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in businesses dedicated to addressing the global water crisis—an urgent issue as less than 1% of Earth's water is potable while worldwide demand continually rises. The fund offers targeted exposure to firms enhancing water supply, quality, and efficiency, often referred to as "pure-play" water companies. It is particularly attuned to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, notably Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. The portfolio emphasizes market leaders across sectors such as utilities, industrials, and basic materials, featuring a concentrated allocation to companies like Xylem, Ecolab, and American Water Works. This specialized approach positions the fund as a resilient option within the natural resources category, seeking to benefit from global trends in sustainability and infrastructure modernization while providing investors with potential exposure to both financial and societal value.
Performance
AWTAX had a total return of 8.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.39%.
Top 10 Holdings
52.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. | XYL | 8.67% |
| Severn Trent PLC | SVT | 5.48% |
| Veralto Corporation | VLTO | 5.43% |
| United Utilities Group PLC | UU | 5.09% |
| Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo ADR | SAJA.DE | 4.97% |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. | AWK | 4.89% |
| Veolia Environnement SA | VIE | 4.82% |
| Essential Utilities, Inc. | WTRG | 4.59% |
| Pentair plc | PNR | 4.28% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 4.13% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.47618 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.63832 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.07452 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.75558 | Dec 16, 2021 |