Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VCESX)
| Fund Assets | 330.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 16.74 |
| YTD Return | 16.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.65 |
| 52-Week High | 16.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Dec 17, 2013 |
About VCESX
Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investments in small-cap companies across emerging markets. Its primary purpose is to generate attractive risk-adjusted long-term returns by targeting high-quality businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management, and lower financial risk. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies in emerging markets, emphasizing sectors such as communication services, industrials, and technology. It aims to provide a diversified portfolio with a focus on consistent growth and profitability, offering investors exposure to dynamic emerging economies with potential for significant growth. This fund plays a significant role in the financial market by providing a unique investment opportunity that taps into the growth potential of smaller companies in rapidly developing regions.
Performance
VCESX had a total return of 13.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.06%.
Top 10 Holdings
44.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Binah Capital Group, Inc. | BCG | 9.36% |
| Grupa Pracuj SA/Poland | GPP | 6.05% |
| Rightmove PLC | RMV | 4.41% |
| Caixa Seguridade Participacoes S/A | CXSE3 | 4.02% |
| LEENO Industrial Inc | 058470 | 3.89% |
| TOTVS SA | TOTS3 | 3.81% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 3.60% |
| Heineken Malaysia Bhd | HEIM | 3.36% |
| Tegma Gestao Logistica SA | TGMA3 | 3.18% |
| NICE Information Service Co Ltd | 030190 | 3.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.36472 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $1.21576 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.09811 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.1745 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.121 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.017 | Dec 22, 2015 |