Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class A (PQSAX)
| Fund Assets | 788.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 70.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 25.73 |
| YTD Return | 2.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.76 |
| 52-Week High | 29.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2006 |
About PQSAX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on identifying and investing in U.S. small-cap value companies. Its primary objective is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted, long-term returns by targeting businesses with durable competitive advantages, sound management, lower financial risk, and robust growth potential. The fund takes a disciplined approach, seeking out high-quality companies that demonstrate above-average returns on capital and are trading at appealing valuations. Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class A typically maintains a concentrated portfolio—comprising roughly 20 to 35 holdings—favoring a high-conviction, low-turnover strategy designed to realize the full potential of each investment. It emphasizes companies with solid balance sheets, consistent profitability, strong free cash flow, and a low reliance on external financing, aiming for reduced volatility and resilient performance across market cycles. By focusing on small-cap enterprises within diverse sectors, the fund contributes to the broader small-cap value segment, offering exposure to dynamic businesses that may not be as widely covered as larger firms. Its role in the financial market is to provide investors access to quality-driven, small-cap value opportunities managed through disciplined research and a long-term perspective.
Performance
PQSAX had a total return of 15.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.70%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 5.58% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 5.02% |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 5.01% |
| Primerica, Inc. | PRI | 4.76% |
| Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | AWI | 4.60% |
| The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | CAKE | 3.98% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 3.85% |
| JBT Marel Corporation | JBTM | 3.73% |
| Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. | PBH | 3.64% |
| Bank of Hawaii Corporation | BOH | 3.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.18307 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.69375 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.67079 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.48599 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.15274 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.11103 | Dec 20, 2019 |