Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund Class R6 (VQSRX)
| Fund Assets | 657.70M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.56 |
| YTD Return | 11.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.72 |
| 52-Week High | 25.91 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
About VQSRX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund R6 is a mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap value companies. The fund seeks to identify businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management, and robust financial health, prioritizing those that exhibit lower financial risk, consistent growth, and high returns on capital. Managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, the fund employs a disciplined investment process grounded in fundamental analysis, resulting in a concentrated portfolio of 20-35 holdings. This approach aims to capture attractive valuations while maintaining a lower volatility profile through extensive research into companies with stable earnings, strong free cash flow, and business model dominance. The fund benchmarks its performance against indices like the Russell 2000 Value Index and FT Wilshire 5000 Index, reflecting its role in targeting quality-driven opportunities within the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
Performance
VQSRX had a total return of 5.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.33%.
Top 10 Holdings
49.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 6.59% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 6.48% |
| Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | AWI | 6.40% |
| Primerica, Inc. | PRI | 4.70% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 4.69% |
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 4.57% |
| The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | CAKE | 4.49% |
| JBT Marel Corporation | JBTM | 4.33% |
| Hillman Solutions Corp. | HLMN | 3.55% |
| Bank of Hawaii Corporation | BOH | 3.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.36335 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.25025 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.78243 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.66045 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.5126 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.21655 | Dec 22, 2020 |