Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class A (SAMVX)
| Fund Assets | 1.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 141.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 16.05% |
| Dividend Growth | 116.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.52 |
| YTD Return | 18.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.78 |
| 52-Week High | 12.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Oct 27, 2003 |
About SAMVX
Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on delivering total return through investment in dividend-paying U.S. mid-cap companies that appear undervalued. Managed by Ceredex Value Advisors, the fund employs a disciplined process centered on identifying stocks with attractive valuations, sound dividend policies, and improving company fundamentals. The portfolio typically holds 40-60 securities, emphasizing those trading at the lower end of historical valuation ranges relative to their peers and market history. Sector allocation is flexible, with positions generally sized between 1% to 5%. The fund leverages extensive fundamental research and bottom-up analysis to uncover catalysts for price appreciation, such as new management, restructurings, or product innovations. By targeting mid-cap equities within the Russell Midcap® Value Index market capitalization range, the fund aims to balance growth and stability, providing investors access to a dynamic segment of the U.S. equity market while attempting to reduce overall volatility through dividend exposure.
Performance
SAMVX had a total return of 17.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.51%.
Top 10 Holdings
19.80% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 2.47% |
| Stifel Financial Corp. | SF | 1.99% |
| Bio-Techne Corporation | TECH | 1.96% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 1.95% |
| Hexcel Corporation | HXL | 1.94% |
| CME Group Inc. | CME | 1.92% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 1.90% |
| EastGroup Properties, Inc. | EGP | 1.89% |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | DAL | 1.89% |
| Evercore Inc. | EVR | 1.89% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.64417 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.36894 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.92596 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.00586 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.10508 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.05611 | Dec 21, 2022 |