Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund Class C (STCEX)
| Fund Assets | 98.60M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.81% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 79.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -93.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 5.31 |
| YTD Return | 8.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 3.82 |
| 52-Week High | 5.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | Jun 6, 1997 |
About STCEX
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to generate total return by investing in U.S. small-cap companies that pay dividends and are considered undervalued. Managed by Ceredex Value Advisors, the fund applies a disciplined, bottom-up approach that uses fundamental research to identify companies within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index. The investment process focuses on screening for dividend-paying stocks, assessing valuations relative to historical norms, and analyzing company fundamentals to uncover positive catalysts such as managerial changes or product innovations. The portfolio typically holds 50-80 stocks, emphasizing diversification while maintaining high conviction in selected names. By targeting stocks with lower valuations and established dividend policies, the fund aims to balance long-term capital appreciation with income, providing exposure to sectors and industries represented in the U.S. small-cap universe. Its strategy appeals to investors seeking a blend of value and income in the small-cap segment of the equity market, and its risk and expense profile is in line with other funds in the small-blend category.
Performance
STCEX had a total return of 6.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.35%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCVCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class C | 2.06% |
| FCVAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.30% |
| FCVTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class M | 1.54% |
| FIKNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.90% |
| FCVIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class I | 1.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.90% |
| SouthState Bank Corporation | SSB | 1.87% |
| Ally Financial Inc. | ALLY | 1.84% |
| AAON, Inc. | AAON | 1.83% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 1.82% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 1.81% |
| Columbia Banking System, Inc. | COLB | 1.79% |
| Bruker Corporation | BRKR | 1.73% |
| IDACORP, Inc. | IDA | 1.72% |
| F.N.B. Corporation | FNB | 1.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.06074 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.85587 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.07518 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.9343 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.174 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $1.3667 | Dec 21, 2022 |