Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Eq R6 (VVERX)
| Fund Assets | 110.30M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 77.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.92 |
| YTD Return | 18.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.97 |
| 52-Week High | 9.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 73 |
| Inception Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
About VVERX
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering total return through investments in U.S. small-cap companies that pay dividends and are considered undervalued relative to their peers. Managed by Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, the fund targets firms within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index. The portfolio emphasizes disciplined bottom-up research to identify companies with strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and catalysts for potential price appreciation. Typically holding 50 to 80 positions, it concentrates on high-conviction investments across diverse sectors, including industrials, utilities, financial services, and technology. Dividend-paying stocks are a key feature, providing not only income but also valuable insights into company strength and stability. With an adjusted expense ratio that ranks favorably among peers, the fund aims to balance value exposure with the potential for capital growth, making it a specialized vehicle for investors seeking to capture opportunities in undervalued segments of the U.S. small-cap market.
Performance
VVERX had a total return of 24.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.39%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
16.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bruker Corporation | BRKR | 1.97% |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc. | HBM | 1.87% |
| Power Integrations, Inc. | POWI | 1.79% |
| A10 Networks, Inc. | ATEN | 1.70% |
| MKS Inc. | MKSI | 1.63% |
| The Timken Company | TKR | 1.62% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 1.61% |
| Crane Company | CR | 1.61% |
| Enpro Inc. | NPO | 1.60% |
| Columbia Banking System, Inc. | COLB | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.00844 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.09115 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.92139 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.07518 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.95297 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.174 | Jun 22, 2023 |