Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund Class A (PSTAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
19.46
+0.03 (0.15%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets651.86M
Expense Ratio1.20%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover12.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.50
Dividend Yield7.71%
Dividend Growth-46.97%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close19.43
YTD Return-7.02%
1-Year Return-6.49%
5-Year Return8.40%
52-Week Low16.50
52-Week High21.92
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings33
Inception DateOct 16, 1995

About PSTAX

Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund Class A is a U.S.-based mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital growth. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund primarily invests in large-cap growth companies selected for their durable competitive advantages, proven management teams, financial strength, and robust growth prospects. Employing a disciplined, research-driven approach, the fund seeks businesses that show consistent profitability, high returns on capital, strong free cash flow, and limited reliance on external financing, aiming for resilience even during challenging market conditions. The portfolio is concentrated, typically holding 25 to 50 high-conviction positions, and features prominent allocations to leading technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare companies. With a minimum initial investment of $2,500 and a focus on high-quality large-cap stocks, the fund is designed for investors seeking exposure to well-established growth-oriented U.S. companies. The fund is characterized by relatively low portfolio turnover and emphasizes risk-adjusted returns through quality-focused stock selection and portfolio management strategies.

Fund Family Virtus
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PSTAX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR

Performance

PSTAX had a total return of -6.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.10%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FACGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class C1.71%
FAGOXFidelityFidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class M1.21%
FAGCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class I0.71%
FZAHXFidelityFidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class Z0.60%
FAGAXFidelityFidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class A0.96%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
VCGRXClass R60.73%
PLXGXClass I0.98%
SSTFXClass C2.01%

Top 10 Holdings

52.04% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA8.13%
Amphenol CorporationAPH7.00%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META6.54%
Visa Inc.V6.06%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN6.04%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL4.07%
Netflix, Inc.NFLX3.78%
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.ORLY3.52%
Uber Technologies, Inc.UBER3.50%
Shopify Inc.SHOP3.40%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$1.49961Dec 16, 2025
Dec 18, 2024$2.82778Dec 18, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$1.09709Dec 20, 2023
Dec 21, 2022$3.30648Dec 21, 2022
Dec 22, 2021$2.12005Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2020$0.83238Dec 22, 2020
Full Dividend History