Virtus KAR Equity Income Fund (VECRX)
| Fund Assets | 136.09M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.96% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.88 |
| YTD Return | 8.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.47% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.71 |
| 52-Week High | 22.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
About VECRX
The Virtus KAR Equity Income Fund is a mutual fund focused on generating attractive, risk-adjusted long-term returns through both capital appreciation and current income. It invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily mature, high-quality U.S. companies known for their consistent dividend yields and robust financials. The fund emphasizes businesses with solid balance sheets, market-dominant business models, and lower earnings variability. It aims to achieve this through a disciplined investment process, favoring companies with strong free cash flow and high returns on capital. By targeting high-quality businesses, the fund seeks to reduce volatility and protect profits in challenging markets. Its investment strategy is designed to provide investors with a stable source of income and growth potential, making it a viable option for those seeking a balanced investment approach.
Performance
VECRX had a total return of 6.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.13%.
Top 10 Holdings
41.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.76% |
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 4.97% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURVY | 4.82% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 4.21% |
| BAE Systems plc | BAESY | 4.05% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 3.91% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 3.64% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 3.59% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 3.31% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.23% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.88972 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.62642 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.5854 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $1.22276 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.95791 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $6.68628 | Dec 30, 2020 |