Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class C (PQSCX)
| Fund Assets | 788.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.98% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 84.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 23.99 |
| YTD Return | -0.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.80 |
| 52-Week High | 28.19 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2006 |
About PQSCX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on investing in U.S. small-cap value companies. Its primary objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted long-term returns by selectively investing in businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and lower financial risk. The fund emphasizes companies with solid balance sheets, consistent and profitable growth, and market-leading business models, aiming to build a high-conviction portfolio of 20-35 holdings. A core feature of this fund is its disciplined, research-driven approach, which favors lower volatility by targeting businesses exhibiting less earnings variability, high returns on capital, and strong free cash flow. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick, the fund is designed to offer exposure to the small-cap sector with a value bias, seeking to outperform broad small-cap benchmarks while mitigating downside risk. It plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification beyond large-cap equities and access to emerging leaders across diverse sectors within the U.S. small-cap landscape.
Performance
PQSCX had a total return of 10.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.99%.
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 | $1.05897 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.57369 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.57834 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.46512 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.0125 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.18847 | Dec 17, 2018 |