Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund Class R6 (VKSRX)
| Fund Assets | 2.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 20.72 |
| YTD Return | 2.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.64 |
| 52-Week High | 22.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
About VKSRX
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on U.S. small- and mid-cap equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of companies that fall within the small- to mid-cap market capitalization range. The fund emphasizes identifying businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, lower financial risk, and robust growth trajectories. Its investment process is disciplined, favoring companies with above-average returns on capital and attractive valuations. Notable portfolio characteristics include a concentrated approach, typically holding 25 to 35 stocks, and a preference for high-quality businesses that demonstrate consistent profitability and financial strength. The fund seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while maintaining a lower volatility profile compared to the broader small- and mid-cap universe. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund leverages deep fundamental research and aims to provide resilience across market cycles, making it a significant player within the mid-cap growth category of the U.S. equity market.
Performance
VKSRX had a total return of 9.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.28%.
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 22, 2020 | $0.00528 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.13418 | Dec 17, 2018 |