Virtus KAR Equity Income Fund Class R6 (VECRX)
| Fund Assets | 165.33M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
| Dividend Growth | 146.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.51 |
| YTD Return | 7.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.43 |
| 52-Week High | 22.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| 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 18.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
38.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 5.03% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 4.66% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 4.31% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.85% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURVY | 3.79% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 3.54% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | BK | 3.48% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 3.32% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.23% |
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 3.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.65445 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 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 |