Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund Class I (VLPIX)
| Fund Assets | 53.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 46.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 16.27 |
| YTD Return | -0.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 247.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.85 |
| 52-Week High | 18.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| 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 21.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.11%.
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 | $0.190 | 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 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.150 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.210 | Oct 28, 2022 |