Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A (PHSKX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
36.87
+0.53 (1.46%)
Feb 17, 2026, 8:10 AM EST
Fund Assets573.76M
Expense Ratio1.26%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover27.00%
Dividend (ttm)18.09
Dividend Yield46.37%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close36.34
YTD Return-10.75%
1-Year Return-20.02%
5-Year Return-32.26%
52-Week Low36.23
52-Week High46.13
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings33
Inception DateDec 31, 1975

About PHSKX

The Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund is a U.S.-based mutual fund specializing in the equity of mid-cap growth companies. Its primary objective is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted long-term returns by concentrating investments in businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and robust growth trajectories. The fund employs a disciplined, research-intensive process to identify high-quality, innovative companies that typically demonstrate above-average returns on capital. Emphasizing a high-conviction approach, the portfolio generally holds between 25 and 50 positions, focusing on firms that exhibit financial strength and market leadership. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund aims to uncover established and emerging leaders within the mid-cap universe—often those with potential to disrupt industries or set new standards in their sectors. The fund is structured with a long-term investment horizon and maintains a relatively low portfolio turnover, reflecting its conviction in the selected holdings. As part of the mid-cap growth category, the fund plays a key role for investors seeking diversified exposure to companies poised for significant expansion within the U.S. equity market.

Fund Family Virtus
Category Mid-Cap Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PHSKX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell MidCap Growth TR

Performance

PHSKX had a total return of -20.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.59%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
VMGRXVanguardVanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares0.33%
FMDGXFidelityFidelity Mid Cap Growth Index Fund0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
VRMGXClass R60.83%
PICMXClass I1.03%
PSKCXClass C2.04%

Top 10 Holdings

43.44% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Amphenol CorporationAPH7.83%
Cloudflare, Inc.NET7.28%
MercadoLibre, Inc.MELI4.80%
Celsius Holdings, Inc.CELH3.78%
Houlihan Lokey, Inc.HLI3.49%
Insulet CorporationPODD3.45%
Equifax Inc.EFX3.25%
Fair Isaac CorporationFICO3.23%
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.IDXX3.21%
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.WST3.12%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$18.09271Dec 16, 2025
Dec 22, 2021$1.03903Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2020$0.06867Dec 22, 2020
Dec 20, 2019$0.25754Dec 20, 2019
Dec 17, 2018$0.63885Dec 17, 2018
Dec 20, 2017$1.562Dec 20, 2017
Full Dividend History