About AWTIX
Virtus Duff & Phelps Water Fund Institutional Class is an actively managed mutual fund focused on investing in companies that are addressing global water challenges. The fund’s primary purpose is to seek attractive returns by allocating capital to firms specializing in water technologies, infrastructure, and services that aim to improve water supply, efficiency, and quality—key issues given that less than 1% of the earth’s water is potable and demand is increasing globally. By targeting pure-play and market-leading water companies, the fund offers investors precision exposure to the sustainable water sector, which is recognized for its growth potential and resilience.
Notably, the fund integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, aligning itself with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those focused on clean water and sanitation. Its portfolio typically comprises 40–45 holdings spanning large-, mid-, and small-cap companies, with a strong international tilt. Sector allocations heavily feature industrials and utilities. Managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management, a team with decades of experience in real assets, the fund aims to deliver stability and long-term growth in a specialized segment of the natural resources market, playing a vital role for investors seeking dedicated exposure to the water industry.
Fund Family Virtus
Category Natural Resources
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AWTIX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index MSCI AC World NR USD
AWTIX had a total return of -2.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.78%.
