Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value C (VKSEX)
| Fund Assets | 5.51M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.92% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 10.39 |
| YTD Return | 5.70% |
| 1-Year Return | -2.53% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 8.83 |
| 52-Week High | 10.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 30 |
| Inception Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
About VKSEX
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on discovering value-driven investment opportunities within the U.S. small- and mid-cap company segment. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund aims to deliver attractive long-term, risk-adjusted returns by targeting companies that exhibit durable competitive advantages, proven management quality, robust balance sheets, and steady growth profiles. The fund’s disciplined investment process emphasizes identifying businesses that offer above-average returns on capital and are trading at compelling valuations. Notable features include a high-conviction portfolio typically comprising 25–35 holdings, a preference for lower financial and business risk, and a low-turnover strategy reflective of the team’s long-term outlook. This approach has positioned the Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund Class C as an option for investors seeking exposure to high-quality, undervalued companies in the small- and mid-cap space, with particular attention to mitigating volatility and prioritizing consistent profitability and financial resilience.
Performance
VKSEX had a total return of -2.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.88%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| W. R. Berkley Corporation | WRB | 4.96% |
| Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | AWI | 4.64% |
| TransUnion | TRU | 4.61% |
| CACI International Inc | CACI | 4.53% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 4.48% |
| The Toro Company | TTC | 3.94% |
| Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation | ZWS | 3.87% |
| LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | LPLA | 3.83% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 3.71% |
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 3.66% |