Virtus KAR Equity Income Fund (VECRX)
| Fund Assets | 175.77M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 24.23 |
| YTD Return | 14.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.22 |
| 52-Week High | 24.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 39 |
| 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 19.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.54%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 5.38% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURVY | 4.53% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 4.35% |
| Lamar Advertising Company | LAMR | 4.04% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.80% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. COM | BK | 3.68% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 3.49% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 3.46% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.41% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 3.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.13687 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.09586 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 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 |