Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond Fund (VBFRX)
| Fund Assets | 631.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.06% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.15 |
| YTD Return | 0.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.08 |
| 52-Week High | 10.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.15 |
| Holdings | 742 |
| 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 4.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.65%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04269 | Jan 30, 2026 |