Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class C (VLPCX)
| Fund Assets | 53.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.15% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 46.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.55 |
| YTD Return | 0.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 235.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.85 |
| 52-Week High | 18.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Sep 9, 2015 |
About VLPCX
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on providing attractive risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in North American energy infrastructure. The fund targets a portfolio of energy midstream assets—such as oil and natural gas storage, transportation, and processing—by holding a mix of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), general partners, and C-corporations involved in the midstream energy sector. It emphasizes securities backed by long-term, fee-based contracts, aiming for consistent, strong cash flows and exposure to growth stemming from increased U.S. energy production and export activity. Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class C maintains a high-conviction portfolio, typically holding 25–35 securities with a focus on quality assets operating in leading U.S. energy basins. Managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management, the fund uses disciplined bottom-up research and analysis of supply-demand dynamics and company fundamentals to identify investment opportunities. It plays a significant role in providing access to the U.S. energy value chain, particularly for investors seeking specialized exposure to energy infrastructure equities and partnerships.
Performance
VLPCX had a total return of 21.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.16%.
Top 10 Holdings
62.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cheniere Energy, Inc. | LNG | 10.36% |
| Targa Resources Corp. | TRGP | 9.03% |
| TC Energy Corporation | TRP | 6.54% |
| DT Midstream, Inc. | DTM | 6.45% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 6.43% |
| Energy Transfer LP | ET | 5.19% |
| MPLX LP | MPLX | 4.87% |
| ONEOK, Inc. | OKE | 4.66% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 4.65% |
| Pembina Pipeline Corporation | PBA | 4.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.12421 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.18906 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.12808 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.16046 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.08986 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.1646 | Oct 28, 2022 |