Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund Class R6 (VGQRX)
| Fund Assets | 32.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
| Dividend Growth | -34.50% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 17.43 |
| YTD Return | 17.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 71.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.64 |
| 52-Week High | 17.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 38 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
About VGQRX
Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund R6 is a global mutual fund focused on delivering attractive risk-adjusted long-term returns through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio primarily composed of high-quality, mature companies that have demonstrated a consistent history of robust dividend payouts. These companies are carefully selected based on strong balance sheets, sustainable profitability, market dominance, and above-average returns on capital. The fund’s strategy emphasizes a lower-volatility approach, targeting businesses with less earnings variability, reliable growth, high cash flow, and limited need for external financing. With a concentrated collection of 25–50 high-conviction holdings, the Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund R6 offers exposure to global large-stock value equities across multiple sectors and industries. Its disciplined investment process and focus on quality and stability make it a notable choice for investors seeking diversified international exposure and steady dividend income.
Performance
VGQRX had a total return of 24.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.11%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 5.67% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURN | 5.01% |
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 4.77% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 4.73% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 4.53% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.02% |
| Canadian Tire Corp Ltd | CTCA | 3.64% |
| Amcor plc | AMCR | 3.50% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 3.44% |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. | TRN | 3.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.3784 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.57773 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.49816 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.40734 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.38945 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.39354 | Dec 20, 2019 |