Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class I (VLPIX)
| Fund Assets | 43.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 247.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.61 |
| YTD Return | 15.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 218.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.56 |
| 52-Week High | 18.01 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Sep 9, 2015 |
About VLPIX
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class I is a mutual fund dedicated to providing investors with risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in North American energy infrastructure assets. The fund concentrates on midstream Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), General Partners, and C-Corporations that own and operate essential midstream oil and natural gas assets, typically supported by long-term, fee-based contracts. This focus on infrastructure delivers exposure to strong cash flows and growth potential, benefiting from rising U.S. energy production and export trends. The portfolio is managed by a seasoned team at Duff & Phelps Investment Management, emphasizing a disciplined, research-driven investment process and selecting a high-conviction group of 25-35 securities with substantial operations in prominent U.S. energy basins. Designed to offer both growth and income, the fund plays a significant role in the energy sector investment landscape by enabling access to key infrastructure businesses that are vital to the distribution and storage of energy resources.
Performance
VLPIX had a total return of 17.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.01%.
Top 10 Holdings
63.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 9.26% |
| Targa Resources Corp. | TRGP | 8.75% |
| Cheniere Energy, Inc. | LNG | 8.38% |
| DT Midstream, Inc. | DTM | 7.12% |
| MPLX LP | MPLX | 6.44% |
| TC Energy Corporation | TRP | 6.39% |
| ONEOK, Inc. | OKE | 4.60% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 4.59% |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | EPD | 4.07% |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.99149 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.32061 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.190 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.2527 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.180 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.250 | Oct 30, 2023 |