Virtus Silvant Focused Growth Fund Class C (PGWCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 30.69 |
| YTD Return | -10.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.18 |
| 52-Week High | 39.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Feb 27, 1984 |
About PGWCX
Virtus Silvant Focused Growth Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in U.S. large-cap equities. Its primary objective is to generate capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of companies with robust business fundamentals and above-average growth potential. The fund employs a disciplined, bottom-up research process, targeting firms with positive trends in earnings, revenue growth, cash flow, and return on invested capital. Characterized by its focus on identifying "true game changers" and businesses poised to benefit from secular trends and innovation, the fund concentrates on growth opportunities across the large-cap spectrum—including segments sometimes overlooked by traditional growth managers. With typically around 25-30 holdings, it offers a high-conviction portfolio structure, aiming for strong growth characteristics relative to the overall market. The fund is recognized within the large-growth category and has earned accolades for long-term performance, reflecting its market significance as a vehicle for investors seeking focused exposure to leading U.S. growth companies.
Performance
PGWCX had a total return of 18.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.78%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
72.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 15.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 10.16% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 9.28% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 8.14% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.97% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.36% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 5.08% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.07% |
| GE Aerospace | GE | 4.46% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $4.70155 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.8952 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.60969 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $2.82755 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $13.67482 | Dec 16, 2021 |