Virtus Newfleet Low Duration Core Plus Bond Fund Class C (PCMZX)

Fund Assets	396.43M
Expense Ratio	1.442%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	55.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	3.56%
Dividend Growth	-2.96%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.52
YTD Return	0.26%
1-Year Return	1.15%
5-Year Return	9.23%
52-Week Low	10.51
52-Week High	10.80
Beta (5Y)	0.11
Holdings	581
Inception Date	Jun 26, 2006

About PCMZX

Virtus Newfleet Low Duration Core Plus Bond Fund Class C is a short-term bond mutual fund focused on generating total return through current income with controlled interest rate sensitivity. The strategy invests primarily in short‑duration fixed income across a diversified set of up to 14 global bond sectors, employing a flexible, multi‑sector approach to rotate among corporate credit, asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed securities, and select non‑U.S. exposures to balance opportunity and risk. The fund is managed by Newfleet Asset Management, which emphasizes rigorous risk management and aims to maintain an effective duration in the 1–3 year range to help limit net asset value fluctuations tied to rate moves. It distributes income on a monthly basis and targets higher quality, liquid securities while allowing opportunistic allocations across the fixed income universe. Within the short-term bond category, the fund’s mandate positions it as a core-plus option for investors seeking a blend of stability and diversified credit exposure in the front end of the yield curve. According to fund materials, it has a longstanding process and team continuity supporting its multi-sector execution.

• Fund Family: Virtus
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PCMZX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: ICE BofA US Corp/Govt Bond 1-5 Year TR

Performance

PCMZX had a total return of 1.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.33%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VLDRX	Class R6	0.43%
HIBIX	Class I	0.50%
HIMZX	Class A	0.75%

Top 10 Holdings

11.46% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - T 4.375 08/15/26	T.4.375 08.15.26	2.48%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - T 3.5 10/31/27	T.3.5 10.31.27	1.62%
Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF	VABS	1.47%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - T 3.375 12/31/27	T.3.375 12.31.27	0.98%
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP - FR SD8494	FR.SD8494	0.94%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - T 4 07/31/29	T.4 07.31.29	0.90%
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION - FN FA1728	FN.FA1728	0.90%
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP - FR SL1127	FR.SL1127	0.83%
TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2016-2 - TPMT 2016-2 M2	TPMT.2016-2 M2	0.78%
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP - FR SD8309	FR.SD8309	0.57%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03295	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02831	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0334	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03077	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03183	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03066	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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