Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class R6 (VSCRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500,000 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 191.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 49.94 |
| YTD Return | 1.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 48.60 |
| 52-Week High | 59.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2014 |
About VSCRX
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund that focuses on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap companies. The fund is managed by Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, with Kayne Anderson Rudnick serving as the subadviser. Its investment strategy centers on identifying small-cap companies with durable competitive advantages, excellent management, lower financial risk, and robust growth prospects. The fund employs disciplined, fundamental research to build a concentrated portfolio—typically holding 20 to 40 high-conviction positions—targeted toward businesses with consistent profitability, strong free cash flow, and minimal dependence on external financing. The portfolio leans heavily toward the industrials and financials sectors, while also maintaining allocations in health care, consumer discretionary, information technology, and other areas. With a strong emphasis on high quality and lower volatility compared to the small-cap universe, the fund seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns over time. Its benchmark comparisons include the Russell 2000 and FT Wilshire 5000 Indexes. Suitable for investors seeking exposure to small-cap equities through a focused, risk-conscious approach, Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund Class R6 stands out for its quality orientation and long-term investment horizon.
Performance
VSCRX had a total return of 4.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.75%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | SSD | 6.19% |
| Primerica, Inc. | PRI | 6.15% |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | WTS | 5.77% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | DGCXX | 5.60% |
| The Toro Company | TTC | 5.33% |
| FTI Consulting, Inc. | FCN | 4.98% |
| Acushnet Holdings Corp. | GOLF | 4.79% |
| Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | JKHY | 4.37% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 4.30% |
| Installed Building Products, Inc. | IBP | 3.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $6.98306 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.3965 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $2.18936 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $2.75823 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.957 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $3.46583 | Dec 22, 2020 |