Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class I (PKSFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 200.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 49.65 |
| YTD Return | 2.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 48.33 |
| 52-Week High | 59.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 1996 |
About PKSFX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in U.S. small-cap equity investments. Its primary objective is to achieve attractive, risk-adjusted long-term returns by investing in the stocks of small-cap companies that possess durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, lower financial risk profiles, and robust growth trajectories. The fund employs a disciplined, research-intensive approach to identify high-quality businesses with above-average returns on capital, favoring those trading at appealing valuations. The portfolio is concentrated, typically holding 20–40 positions in companies with market capitalizations averaging around $7.5 billion. Notably, a significant portion of assets is allocated to the industrials, financials, and health care sectors. The fund's strategy emphasizes lower volatility and reduced business risk by focusing on companies with consistent profitability, high returns on capital, and low external financing needs. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick, the fund has been recognized for its strong historical performance relative to its small-blend peers and broader benchmarks, playing a significant role for investors seeking exposure to quality-driven small-cap U.S. equities within diversified investment portfolios.
Performance
PKSFX had a total return of 4.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.77%.
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 | $6.95745 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.31805 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $2.14368 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $2.72383 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.90454 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $3.43254 | Dec 22, 2020 |