Virtus SGA International Growth R6 (SCIZX)
| Fund Assets | 331.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 28.27% |
| Dividend Growth | 6,382.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 7.72 |
| YTD Return | 8.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.56 |
| 52-Week High | 9.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 35 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2015 |
About SCIZX
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of international companies. The fund seeks out industry-leading businesses around the globe, targeting those with strong, predictable, and sustainable growth prospects. Its strategy is benchmark-unconstrained, emphasizing a high-conviction, concentrated portfolio built through fundamental, bottom-up research. This approach aims to identify companies with sustainable competitive advantages and visionary management teams, regardless of their market capitalization or regional location—including both developed and emerging markets. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in companies that are either organized, headquartered, or derive a substantial portion of their business outside the United States. Noteworthy for its valuation discipline, Virtus SGA International Growth Fund Class R6 carefully manages price risk and portfolio construction, ensuring diversification across various sectors and countries while sometimes maintaining significant exposure to particular regions or industries based on prevailing opportunities. Managed by Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, the fund plays a significant role in offering investors diversified exposure to global growth opportunities outside the U.S.
Performance
SCIZX had a total return of 14.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.01%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWILX | Vanguard | Vanguard International Growth Adm | 0.26% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| STERIS plc | STE | 4.97% |
| Universal Music Group N.V. | UMG | 4.40% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDB | 4.20% |
| Aon plc | AON | 4.19% |
| Alcon Inc. | ALC | 4.10% |
| The Sage Group plc | SGE | 3.89% |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | CP | 3.79% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 3.62% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.51% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABA | 3.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.09035 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.09246 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.00074 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.03293 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.01186 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.4414 | Jun 22, 2022 |