Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund Class C (SSTFX)
| Fund Assets | 650.21M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 25.16% |
| Dividend Growth | 157.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 11.23 |
| YTD Return | 5.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 70.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.88 |
| 52-Week High | 14.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.31 |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Nov 3, 1997 |
About SSTFX
Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in U.S. large-cap growth companies. Its investment strategy centers on selecting businesses that demonstrate durable competitive advantages, strong management, lower financial risk, and robust growth potential. The fund employs a disciplined, research-driven approach to identify high-quality companies with consistent growth, high returns on capital, and solid balance sheets. Its portfolio typically comprises 25–50 high-conviction holdings, with a notable concentration in technology, consumer discretionary, and financial services sectors. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick, the fund aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while seeking to reduce volatility through investments in companies with proven business models and less reliance on external financing. This approach positions the Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund Class C as a vehicle for investors seeking exposure to leading U.S. growth enterprises with an emphasis on quality and sustainable performance within the large-cap equity segment.
Performance
SSTFX had a total return of 27.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.10%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FACGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class C | 1.49% |
| FAGOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class M | 0.99% |
| FAGCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class I | 0.49% |
| FZAHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class Z | 0.37% |
| FAGAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class A | 0.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
48.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. | V | 7.28% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.12% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 6.01% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.52% |
| Fair Isaac Corporation | FICO | 4.76% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 4.73% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 3.71% |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | ORLY | 3.65% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 3.44% |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | UBER | 3.05% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.82778 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.09709 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $3.30648 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $2.12005 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.83238 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.50611 | Dec 20, 2019 |