Virtus NFJ Dividend Value Fund Class C (PNECX)
| Fund Assets | 486.51M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
| Dividend Growth | -79.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.92 |
| YTD Return | 1.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.31 |
| 52-Week High | 11.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2001 |
About PNECX
Virtus NFJ Dividend Value Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that targets capital growth and income by investing primarily in large- and mid-capitalization companies. The fund follows a value-oriented investment approach, focusing on companies with attractive valuations, strong fundamentals, and consistent dividends. Its strategy centers on identifying businesses with compelling shareholder yield, quality financials, and industry diversification. The portfolio is constructed using both quantitative tools and disciplined fundamental research to select securities believed to be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth, across a broad range of industry sectors. A significant portion of the fund’s assets—at least 80%—are invested in equity securities expected to pay dividends. It also has flexibility to allocate up to 25% to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate-related investments, as well as exposure to non-U.S. securities, including emerging markets. Managed by NFJ Investment Group, the fund leverages decades of value investing expertise, a boutique structure, and a collaborative investment culture. The Virtus NFJ Dividend Value Fund Class C serves as a tool for investors seeking diversified exposure to established, dividend-paying companies with an emphasis on value and income generation within the equity market.
Performance
PNECX had a total return of 6.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.46%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
31.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 4.53% |
| Eversource Energy | ES | 3.78% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 3.75% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 3.19% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 3.13% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.03% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 3.02% |
| Crown Castle Inc. | CCI | 2.45% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.11% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0263 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.02484 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.20491 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.01307 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.00937 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.01193 | Mar 21, 2024 |