Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class A (SAMVX)
| Fund Assets | 1.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 192.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 116.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.82 |
| YTD Return | 10.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 62.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.68 |
| 52-Week High | 13.66 |
| 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 35.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.38%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 4.86% |
| EQT Corporation | EQT | 1.98% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 1.98% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | 1.93% |
| Nokia Oyj | NOK | 1.92% |
| Crane Company | CR | 1.91% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 1.87% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 1.87% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 1.86% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | REGN | 1.81% |
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 |