Virtus Stone Harbor Local Markets Fund I Class (SHLMX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.86
-0.01 (-0.11%)
Feb 26, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets14.92M
Expense Ratio1.00%
Min. Investment$1,000,000
Turnover78.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.87
Dividend Yield9.83%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close8.87
YTD Return3.63%
1-Year Return18.98%
5-Year Return9.14%
52-Week Low7.35
52-Week High9.30
Beta (5Y)0.36
Holdings111
Inception DateJun 30, 2010

About SHLMX

Virtus Stone Harbor Local Markets Fund I is an institutional-class mutual fund focused on maximizing total return through a combination of income generation and capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities and derivative instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. By targeting local-currency bonds and related assets, it seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities within developing economies while providing exposure to both credit and currency dynamics in these markets. The fund employs a rigorous investment process, combining fundamental credit research with macroeconomic analysis, and is managed by Stone Harbor Investment Partners—an experienced team specializing in emerging markets debt for over three decades. Its diversified portfolio encompasses a range of government, corporate, and derivative positions across multiple regions, reflecting a strategy that balances risk and return in often volatile but potentially rewarding environments. Established in 2010, Virtus Stone Harbor Local Markets Fund I plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification and direct participation in emerging market local-currency debt markets.

Fund Family Virtus
Category Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SHLMX
Share Class Class I

Performance

SHLMX had a total return of 18.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.81%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
VSHEXClass A1.25%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$0.86839Dec 16, 2025
Dec 20, 2019$0.010Dec 20, 2019
Dec 21, 2018$0.110Dec 21, 2018
Dec 18, 2018$0.050Dec 18, 2018
Dec 22, 2017$0.094Dec 22, 2017
Dec 19, 2014$0.110Dec 19, 2014
Full Dividend History