Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund Class C (VKSCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.01% |
| Min. Investment | $25,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.53 |
| YTD Return | 2.96% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.35 |
| 52-Week High | 20.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
About VKSCX
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund - Class C is a mutual fund that targets the equities of U.S. small- and mid-cap companies. The primary purpose of this fund is to generate attractive risk-adjusted long-term returns by employing a disciplined investment process focused on businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management, lower financial risk, and robust growth potential. The strategy, managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, emphasizes identifying high-quality companies with market dominance, solid balance sheets, consistent profitability, and above-average returns on capital, all acquired at appealing valuations. A hallmark of the fund is its high-conviction and relatively concentrated portfolio, typically holding 25-35 positions to capture the full potential of its best investment ideas. It adopts a lower-volatility approach by prioritizing companies with stable earnings, reliable free cash flow, and minimal reliance on external financing, aiming to preserve capital and support performance during challenging market conditions. This fund appeals to investors and allocators seeking exposure to the growth prospects of smaller and medium-sized U.S. businesses while emphasizing quality, financial strength, and disciplined execution.
Performance
VKSCX had a total return of 6.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.23%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.76% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| W. R. Berkley Corporation | WRB | 4.70% |
| LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | LPLA | 4.64% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 4.45% |
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 4.14% |
| Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | IBKR | 3.75% |
| Universal Display Corporation | OLED | 3.69% |
| Rollins, Inc. | ROL | 3.65% |
| The Cooper Companies, Inc. | COO | 3.59% |
| Allegion plc | ALLE | 3.58% |
| Bentley Systems, Incorporated | BSY | 3.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.08815 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.22412 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.12363 | Dec 17, 2018 |