Virtus Small-Cap Fund Class A (AZBAX)
| Fund Assets | 106.29M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.44% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 95.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
| Dividend Growth | -54.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.36 |
| YTD Return | 13.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.84% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.65 |
| 52-Week High | 26.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 239 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 2013 |
About AZBAX
Virtus Small-Cap Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities of U.S. small-cap companies. The fund distinguishes itself by blending three complementary investment strategies: quantitative core, quantitative growth, and managed volatility. This multi-strategy approach aims to deliver exposure to rapidly growing small-capitalization firms while striving to balance upside participation with risk mitigation and lower volatility compared to its benchmark. Virtus Small-Cap Fund Class A uses active, bottom-up security selection across its diversified holdings, providing investors with access to different facets of the small-cap market through systematic and behavioral insights. The fund is managed by a team within Virtus Systematic, leveraging quantitative analysis and portfolio management expertise to identify opportunities within the dynamic U.S. small-cap sector. Its role in the financial market is to offer diversified, complementary small-cap exposure for investors seeking long-term growth potential through actively managed strategies.
Performance
AZBAX had a total return of 35.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FKICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Stock K6 Fund | 0.60% |
| FSCDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FCDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class M | 1.39% |
| FSOPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.77% |
| FCDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class I | 0.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nextpower Inc. | NXT | 2.24% |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd. | TSEM | 1.97% |
| Phibro Animal Health Corporation | PAHC | 1.91% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.82% |
| Encore Capital Group, Inc. | ECPG | 1.76% |
| Moog Inc. | MOG.A | 1.36% |
| Alkermes plc | ALKS | 1.36% |
| Globe Life Inc. | GL | 1.33% |
| Centerra Gold Inc. | CG | 1.32% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. | POWL | 1.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.1334 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.47528 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.47963 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.98496 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.42687 | Dec 16, 2021 |