Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class A (SAMVX)
| Fund Assets | 1.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.31% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 192.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.09% |
| Dividend Growth | 60.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 13.92 |
| YTD Return | 25.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 44.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.43 |
| 52-Week High | 14.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 62 |
| 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 44.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.88%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 5.36% |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | ELV | 1.91% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 1.88% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 1.82% |
| TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | TKO | 1.82% |
| Entegris, Inc. | ENTG | 1.82% |
| TD SYNNEX Corporation | SNX | 1.82% |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | LUV | 1.81% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 1.79% |
| Jabil Inc. | JBL | 1.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.43111 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 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 |