Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VCESX)
| Fund Assets | 318.30M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
| Dividend Growth | -39.16% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.27 |
| YTD Return | 1.51% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.58 |
| 52-Week High | 17.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| 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 -0.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.47%.
Top 10 Holdings
46.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 9.10% |
| Caixa Seguridade Participacoes SA COM NPV | CXSE3 | 6.14% |
| HAW Par Corp Ltd NPV(SINGAPORE REG) | HPAR | 4.71% |
| CORPORACION MOCTEZUMA SAB DE CV - Corp Moctezuma Sab COM NPV | CMOCTEZ* | 4.37% |
| GPS Participacoes e Empreendimentos SA COM NPV | GGPS3 | 3.89% |
| Epiroc AB SER'B'NPV | EPIB | 3.80% |
| HEINEKEN MALAYSIA BHD - Heiniken Malaysia Berhad MYR0.50 | HEIM | 3.58% |
| S1 CORP (KR) - S-1 Corporation KRW500 | 012750 | 3.56% |
| Sporton International Inc TWD10 | 6146 | 3.44% |
| Tegma Gestao Logistica SA COM NPV | TGMA3 | 3.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.22191 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 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 |