Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth C (VCKSX)
| Fund Assets | 7.05M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 10.00 |
| YTD Return | -7.66% |
| 1-Year Return | -12.48% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.26 |
| 52-Week High | 11.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
About VCKSX
The Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed for investors seeking exposure to growth-oriented small- and mid-cap companies in the United States. The fund aims to provide attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns by investing in businesses characterized by durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, robust balance sheets, and consistent growth trajectories. Its investment approach emphasizes high-quality companies with market dominance, profitability, and lower earnings variability, which are selected through a disciplined process focused on above-average returns on capital and attractive valuations. The portfolio typically comprises 20-35 of the team’s highest conviction ideas, reflecting a concentrated, low-turnover strategy that seeks to realize the full value potential of its holdings over time. By targeting established yet rapidly growing firms across sectors like technology, healthcare, industrials, and financial services, Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class C serves as a vehicle for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and participate in the dynamic opportunities presented by small- and mid-cap U.S. equities.
Performance
VCKSX had a total return of -12.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.06%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Rightmove plc | RTMVY | 5.08% |
| HEICO Corp | HEIA | 5.06% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. | CELH | 4.43% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 4.42% |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | WST | 4.31% |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | HQY | 4.27% |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | OLLI | 4.25% |
| Tyler Technologies, Inc. | TYL | 4.05% |
| Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. | RYAN | 4.04% |
| Bentley Systems, Incorporated | BSY | 4.00% |