Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond R6 (VBFRX)

Fund Assets	636.63M
Expense Ratio	0.35%
Min. Investment	$2,500,000
Turnover	42.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.51
Dividend Yield	5.11%
Dividend Growth	-3.44%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	10.09
YTD Return	0.42%
1-Year Return	3.28%
5-Year Return	4.73%
52-Week Low	10.03
52-Week High	10.44
Beta (5Y)	0.15
Holdings	744
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.

• Fund Family: Virtus
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: VBFRX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

VBFRX had a total return of 3.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.58%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SAVYX	Class I	0.45%
SAVAX	Class A	0.70%
SAVCX	Class C	1.45%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04505	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04175	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04218	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04193	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04097	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03955	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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