Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund Class R6 (VMSSX)
| Fund Assets | 4.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.52% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.570 |
| YTD Return | -0.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.500 |
| 52-Week High | 4.620 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 877 |
| 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 4.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.12%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01724 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01797 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0194 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01692 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02013 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01767 | Sep 30, 2025 |