Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund Class R6 (VMSSX)
| Fund Assets | 4.62B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.52% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 4.590 |
| YTD Return | 1.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.500 |
| 52-Week High | 4.600 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 891 |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
About VMSSX
Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund Class R6 is an actively managed open-end mutual fund focused on generating high current income with limited interest rate sensitivity. The strategy employs a multi-sector approach, rotating across a broad universe of fixed income segments—such as investment-grade corporates, securitized credit, and select non-U.S. exposures—based on fundamental credit research and relative value assessments. Newfleet Asset Management’s team emphasizes diversification, disciplined risk management, and bottom-up security selection to balance credit and duration risks within a short-duration profile. The fund typically invests at least 80% of assets in bonds and maintains exposure to higher-quality, liquid securities to support stability and daily liquidity. It serves as a core short-term bond allocation for investors seeking income with moderated volatility compared with longer-duration bond funds, while benefiting from active sector rotation across economic cycles. The vehicle’s process and positioning align it with the short-term bond category, offering a flexible toolkit to navigate shifting credit conditions and interest rate environments.
Performance
VMSSX had a total return of 3.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.86%.
Top 10 Holdings
11.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 1.625% | n/a | 2.21% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 1.64% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 06.30.26 | 1.63% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 08.15.26 | 1.33% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 05.31.29 | 1.13% |
| Us Dollar | n/a | 1.05% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FN.MA5139 | 0.83% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 6% | n/a | 0.66% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FN.MA5072 | 0.56% |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | VABS | 0.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.01831 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.018 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.01925 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.01872 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.01752 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.01904 | Feb 28, 2025 |