Virtus SGA Emerging Markets Equity C (PICEX)
| Fund Assets | 511.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.23% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 125.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 7.22 |
| YTD Return | 15.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.38% |
| 5-Year Return | -13.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.90 |
| 52-Week High | 7.32 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Jun 26, 2006 |
About PICEX
The Virtus SGA Emerging Markets Equity Fund is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets. This fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to equities or equity-linked instruments from issuers that are either organized in, headquartered in, or derive significant revenue from emerging markets, as defined by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The portfolio is managed by Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, which employs a high-conviction, concentrated investment approach concentrating on businesses demonstrating strong, predictable, and sustainable growth potential. Notable features include a diversified set of holdings across sectors and regions, with significant weightings in industries such as financial services, technology, and consumer goods. The fund’s top holdings often represent some of the largest and most influential companies in developing economies, contributing to its role as a vehicle for investors seeking exposure to global growth trends outside of developed markets. By focusing on companies with robust management and long-term growth prospects, the Virtus SGA Emerging Markets Equity Fund plays a critical role in diversified portfolios aiming to tap into the dynamism and potential of emerging economies.
Performance
PICEX had a total return of 12.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.37%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
50.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 6.49% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDB | 6.41% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 5.85% |
| Infosys Limited | INFY | 5.33% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 4.71% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.39% |
| Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. | 9983 | 4.34% |
| NAVER Corporation | 035420 | 4.32% |
| Bajaj Finance Limited | BAJFINANCE | 4.14% |
| Grab Holdings Limited | GRAB | 4.10% |