Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class C (PKSCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.99% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.85% |
| Dividend Growth | 203.45% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.02 |
| YTD Return | 6.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.24 |
| 52-Week High | 33.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Aug 30, 2002 |
About PKSCX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on generating long-term, risk-adjusted returns through investments in stocks of U.S. small-cap companies. The fund targets businesses that demonstrate durable competitive advantages, high-quality management, lower financial risk, and robust growth prospects. Its strategy centers on a disciplined selection process that emphasizes above-average returns on capital combined with attractive valuations, typically resulting in a concentrated portfolio of 20 to 40 holdings. The fund maintains a core blend style, investing across both growth and value stocks within the small-cap segment—generally aligned with the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index. Major sector exposures include industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary, reflecting the fund’s focus on companies with dominant market positions and the potential for consistent earnings growth. Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class C is managed by Virtus Investment Advisers, with Kayne Anderson Rudnick serving as subadviser, drawing on their extensive expertise in quality-focused equity strategies. The fund is currently closed to new investors, underscoring its selective and high-conviction approach to small-cap investing.
Performance
PKSCX had a total return of 5.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.98%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | SSD | 6.19% |
| Primerica, Inc. | PRI | 6.15% |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | WTS | 5.77% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 5.60% |
| The Toro Company | TTC | 5.33% |
| FTI Consulting, Inc. | FCN | 4.98% |
| Acushnet Holdings Corp. | GOLF | 4.79% |
| Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | JKHY | 4.37% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 4.30% |
| Installed Building Products, Inc. | IBP | 3.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $6.67547 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.19985 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.90245 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $2.6118 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.8415 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $3.37256 | Dec 22, 2020 |