Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund Class A (AZMAX)
| Fund Assets | 14.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 119.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.18% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 18.01 |
| YTD Return | 16.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.32 |
| 52-Week High | 18.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2012 |
About AZMAX
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on capital growth and income through investments in emerging markets. The fund targets companies that exhibit a compelling combination of value, quality, and shareholder yield, emphasizing firms with strong financial consistency and superior competitive positioning. Managed by NFJ Investment Group, a firm with a value investing heritage dating back to 1989, the fund employs a disciplined, fundamental research process enhanced by big data analytics to uncover promising investment opportunities. It diversifies across industries within emerging markets, primarily investing in equity securities of companies economically tied to these regions. Since its inception in 2012, the fund has sought to capitalize on low market expectations and robust shareholder return prospects, making it a significant vehicle for exposure to the dynamic and expanding emerging markets sector.
Performance
AZMAX had a total return of 15.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.61%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
40.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.47% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 7.90% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.08% |
| JD.com, Inc. | 9618 | 3.93% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.65% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.38% |
| Naspers Limited | NPN | 2.35% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 1.97% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.66% |
| Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited | 4568 | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.17008 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.02008 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.02704 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.00665 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.15789 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.03509 | Sep 21, 2023 |