Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund Class C (AZMCX)
| Fund Assets | 14.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.89% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 119.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 27.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 17.80 |
| YTD Return | 14.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.14 |
| 52-Week High | 17.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2012 |
About AZMCX
The Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily seeks long-term capital growth and income by investing in publicly traded companies located in emerging markets. Managed by the experienced NFJ Investment Group, its strategy focuses on identifying companies at the intersection of value, quality, and shareholder yield. The fund adopts a disciplined, fundamental research process, leveraging data analytics to uncover attractively valued companies with robust financials and strong prospects for returning capital to shareholders. Its holdings are diversified across various industries and countries within Asia, Latin America, and other emerging regions, emphasizing sectors such as technology, consumer goods, financial services, and utilities. By targeting undervalued firms with sustainable business models, the fund aims to capitalize on the economic growth and demographic trends prevalent in emerging economies. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors exposure to a potentially high-growth segment while adhering to a value-oriented approach, making it a noteworthy option for those seeking diversified access to emerging market equities and the potential benefits of disciplined value investing.
Performance
AZMCX had a total return of 13.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.81%.
Equivalent Funds
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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 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.1247 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.00443 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.00393 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.25255 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | $0.0031 | Sep 16, 2021 |