Virtus KAR Global Small-Cap Fund Institutional Class (DGSCX)
| Fund Assets | 45.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.28% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
| Dividend Growth | 725.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 41.68 |
| YTD Return | 8.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.25 |
| 52-Week High | 44.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1996 |
About DGSCX
The Virtus KAR Global Small-Cap Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-cap companies across global markets. The fund employs a disciplined investment process focused on identifying businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management, lower financial risk, and robust growth trajectories. Its portfolio is constructed from a select group of high-quality companies that exhibit characteristics such as high returns on capital, consistent and profitable growth, and strong free cash flow, while maintaining low reliance on external financing. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund emphasizes extensive fundamental research with the goal of favoring companies with less business risk, as defined by lower earnings variability and stable growth. The strategy aims to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns with lower volatility compared to broader small-cap markets. The fund typically holds between 30 to 60 of its highest-conviction investments, maintaining a focused, low-turnover approach to fully realize the long-term value of its holdings. This product plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified exposure to quality-driven global small-cap equities while seeking to mitigate the typical risks associated with the small-cap segment.
Performance
DGSCX had a total return of 16.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.56%.
Top 10 Holdings
50.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Binah Capital Group, Inc. | BCG | 7.23% |
| Primerica, Inc. | PRI | 7.09% |
| Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. | RYAN | 6.48% |
| Rightmove PLC | RMV | 6.21% |
| Auto Trader Group PLC | AUTO | 4.53% |
| Haw Par Corp Ltd | HPAR | 4.25% |
| Tegma Gestao Logistica SA | TGMA3 | 4.19% |
| Corp Moctezuma SAB de CV | CMOCTEZ* | 4.09% |
| FTI Consulting, Inc. | FCN | 3.53% |
| nCino, Inc. | NCNO | 3.35% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.78321 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.33697 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.86528 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $13.5341 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $2.17255 | Dec 17, 2020 |