Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund Class C (VCESX)
| Fund Assets | 361.84M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
| Dividend Growth | -39.16% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.02 |
| YTD Return | -0.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.65 |
| 52-Week High | 17.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 55 |
| 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 8.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.46%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 5.50% |
| Caixa Seguridade Participações S.A. | CXSE3 | 5.21% |
| Haw Par Corporation Limited | H02 | 4.22% |
| LEENO Industrial Inc. | 058470 | 4.17% |
| Corporación Moctezuma, S.A.B. de C.V. | CMOCTEZ | 4.15% |
| Tegma Gestão Logística S.A. | TGMA3 | 3.77% |
| Grupa Pracuj S.A. | GPP | 3.72% |
| Epiroc AB Share B | EPIB.ST | 3.44% |
| GPS Participações e Empreendimentos S.A. | GGPS3 | 3.36% |
| Heineken Malaysia Berhad | HEIM | 3.29% |
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 |