Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund Class C (PPTCX)
| Fund Assets | 32.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -79.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 17.03 |
| YTD Return | 15.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.31 |
| 52-Week High | 17.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.63 |
| Holdings | 38 |
| Inception Date | Jul 29, 2005 |
About PPTCX
Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on generating both long-term capital appreciation and current income. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick, the fund invests primarily in a globally diversified portfolio of high-quality, mature companies known for robust and consistent dividend yields. The strategy targets businesses with strong balance sheets, high returns on capital, and market-leading positions, aiming for lower volatility by favoring firms with stable earnings, strong free cash flow, and limited reliance on external financing. The fund typically maintains a concentrated portfolio of 25 to 50 holdings, chosen through rigorous fundamental analysis to identify the most compelling opportunities worldwide. Serving the global large-stock value category, the fund appeals to investors seeking exposure to international equity markets with an emphasis on quality and dividend consistency, positioning itself as a core holding for diversification, income generation, and potential capital growth within a broader investment portfolio.
Performance
PPTCX had a total return of 19.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 5.67% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURN | 5.01% |
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 4.77% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 4.73% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 4.53% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.02% |
| Canadian Tire Corp Ltd | CTCA | 3.64% |
| Amcor plc | AMCR | 3.50% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 3.44% |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. | TRN | 3.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.07086 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.34532 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.28509 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.13517 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.2165 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.21879 | Dec 20, 2019 |