Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class C (SMVFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.76% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 141.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 2,752.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.19 |
| YTD Return | 0.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.27% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.25 |
| 52-Week High | 12.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 62 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2001 |
About SMVFX
The Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily targets total return by investing in stocks of U.S. mid-cap companies. The fund follows a value-oriented investment approach, focusing on businesses that pay dividends and are considered undervalued based on rigorous fundamental analysis. Its portfolio is constructed to align with the market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, emphasizing companies with attractive valuations and improving business fundamentals. By seeking mid-cap equities trading at the lower end of their historical valuation ranges, the fund aims to identify potential for capital appreciation. Dividend-paying companies are a hallmark of its strategy, providing both a potential income stream and a measure of stability that can help reduce volatility. The fund is managed by Ceredex Value Advisors, a team with deep experience in value investing for a range of institutional and individual clients. It plays a significant role in the financial market by offering investors exposure to the mid-cap value segment, which often features companies poised for growth yet trading at compelling prices relative to larger counterparts.
Performance
SMVFX had a total return of 7.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollar | n/a | 3.70% |
| KeyCorp | KEY | 2.14% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 2.14% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 2.07% |
| LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | LPLA | 2.04% |
| TE Connectivity plc | TEL | 1.95% |
| Owens Corning | OC | 1.94% |
| Dell Technologies Inc. | DELL | 1.91% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 1.90% |
| PPG Industries, Inc. | PPG | 1.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.36894 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.857 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.00586 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.03712 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.64938 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $2.4396 | Dec 22, 2021 |