Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity A (SAMVX)
| Fund Assets | 1.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 141.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,067.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.55 |
| YTD Return | 6.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.68 |
| 52-Week High | 13.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 60 |
| 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 14.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.65%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 3.57% |
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 2.15% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 2.06% |
| Ameren Corporation | AEE | 2.03% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | CNP | 2.01% |
| Roper Technologies, Inc. | ROP | 2.00% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 2.00% |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 1.95% |
| The Hershey Company | HSY | 1.95% |
| Corning Incorporated | GLW | 1.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.64938 | Jun 22, 2022 |