Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund Class I (VIISX)
| Fund Assets | 970.13M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.17% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 26.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 111.37% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.10 |
| YTD Return | -3.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.22% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.68 |
| 52-Week High | 22.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.91 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Sep 5, 2012 |
About VIISX
Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on equity investments in international small- and mid-cap companies. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by selecting stocks of businesses located outside the United States, specifically targeting firms with durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and robust growth prospects. The fund employs a disciplined investment process that emphasizes high returns on capital, attractive valuations, and lower financial risk. The portfolio typically holds 30 to 60 high-conviction positions and follows a low-turnover approach, aiming to maximize long-term value by investing in quality companies exhibiting consistent growth, strong balance sheets, and market dominance. The fund is categorized under Foreign Small/Mid Growth and is managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, a firm recognized for its focus on high-quality equity strategies. Through extensive fundamental research and a lower volatility approach, the fund seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns and to protect capital during challenging market conditions, making it significant for investors seeking diversified exposure to global small- and mid-cap growth opportunities.
Performance
VIISX had a total return of 3.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.75%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | FBK | 5.35% |
| Caixa Seguridade Participações S.A. | CXSE3 | 5.22% |
| Haw Par Corporation Limited | H02 | 5.06% |
| Corporación Moctezuma, S.A.B. de C.V. | CMOCTEZ | 5.03% |
| AJ Bell plc | AJB | 4.26% |
| Epiroc AB Share B | EPIB.ST | 4.23% |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | MTX | 3.35% |
| AS ONE Corporation | 7476 | 3.35% |
| VAT Group AG | VACN | 3.18% |
| MonotaRO Co., Ltd. | 3064 | 3.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.76472 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.3618 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $1.91947 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.27108 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.37175 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.21561 | Dec 17, 2018 |