Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth A (VAKSX)
| Fund Assets | 6.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 10.15 |
| YTD Return | 0.50% |
| 1-Year Return | -8.89% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.92 |
| 52-Week High | 11.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
About VAKSX
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A is an equity mutual fund designed to provide long-term risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in U.S. small- and mid-cap growth companies. The fund seeks out businesses demonstrating durable competitive advantages, strong management, solid balance sheets, and significant growth prospects. Emphasizing a disciplined, high-conviction approach, its portfolio typically holds 20–35 stocks, focusing on quality companies with consistent profitability, high returns on capital, and dominant positions in their respective industries. The strategy is managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, a firm recognized for its quality-focused equity strategies. The fund distinguishes itself through extensive fundamental research and aims to maintain lower volatility by selecting businesses with lower earnings variability and minimal reliance on external financing. Catering to investors seeking exposure to the growth potential within U.S. small- and mid-cap equities, this fund plays a notable role in the mid-cap growth category, as evidenced by its participation in industry ratings and its focus on robust, sustainable business models.
Performance
VAKSX had a total return of -8.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.43%.
Top 10 Holdings
44.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | LMAT | 5.91% |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | WST | 4.92% |
| Heico Corp CL A | HEIA | 4.92% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 4.86% |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | HQY | 4.31% |
| UL Solutions Inc. | ULS | 3.94% |
| AAON, Inc. | AAON | 3.93% |
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | SSD | 3.84% |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | OLLI | 3.78% |
| Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | WMS | 3.61% |