Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond Fund (VBFRX)
| Fund Assets | 573.47M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.41% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.10% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.35 |
| YTD Return | 7.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.56 |
| 52-Week High | 10.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 710 |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
About VBFRX
The Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 is an intermediate core-plus bond mutual fund designed to generate total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. Managed by Newfleet Asset Management, the fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of higher-quality intermediate-term debt securities, including government and corporate bonds, and selectively allocates to up to fourteen fixed income sectors globally. This multi-sector approach enables the fund to capture opportunities across both core and non-core areas of the bond market, such as emerging markets debt and asset-backed securities, while rigorous risk management seeks to balance return potential with downside protection. A hallmark of the fund is its active sector rotation and relative value focus, analyzing yield, spread, fundamentals, and market dynamics to inform investment decisions. The fund maintains a predominantly investment-grade profile with the flexibility to allocate a portion to below-investment-grade bonds for enhanced yield. With a history dating back to 1998 and the current management team in place since 2012, Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 serves as a highly diversified fixed income solution for investors seeking both stability and long-term growth in their portfolios.
Performance
VBFRX had a total return of 5.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
11.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 2.17% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 1.48% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.625 02.15.55 | 1.22% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.3.625 05.15.53 | 1.09% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FA0685 | 1.07% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.625 05.15.54 | 1.02% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FA1378 | 0.99% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.125 08.15.53 | 0.96% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.25 05.15.35 | 0.92% |
| US TREASURY N/B - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.4.625 02.15.35 | 0.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03998 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04653 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0427 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04618 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04413 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04197 | Jun 30, 2025 |