Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class I (SMVTX)
| Fund Assets | 1.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 192.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.93% |
| Dividend Growth | 54.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 14.47 |
| YTD Return | 25.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 45.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 75.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.89 |
| 52-Week High | 14.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 62 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2001 |
About SMVTX
Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund Class I is a mutual fund focused on achieving total return by investing primarily in U.S. mid-cap companies that pay dividends and are considered undervalued. The fund targets equities within the market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap® Value Index, utilizing a disciplined investment approach that emphasizes company dividend policy, attractive valuations, and improving fundamentals. Portfolio construction involves extensive bottom-up analysis to identify potential price appreciation catalysts, such as management changes or product innovations. The fund typically maintains a diversified selection of 40 to 60 holdings, aiming to capitalize on the stability and growth potential of mid-sized companies. Noteworthy features include its focus on low-valuation stocks, the use of dividends to generate additional total return and reduce overall volatility, and active management by Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, an experienced investment team managing institutional and individual assets since 1995. This fund plays a significant role for investors looking to balance risk and reward in their equity portfolios through exposure to mid-cap value stocks in the U.S. market.
Performance
SMVTX had a total return of 45.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.32%.
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 | $1.61517 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.36894 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.9546 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.00586 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.13682 | Dec 20, 2023 |