- ISIN
- US92838V3612
- CUSIP
- 01880B298
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Dec 17, 2012
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
AZMIX Performance Chart
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund (AZMIX) is up 26.6% since the beginning of the year. AZMIX is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AZMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,279.
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Returns By Period
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund (AZMIX) has returned 26.64% so far this year and 49.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AZMIX has returned 9.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund
- 1D
- 2.76%
- 1M
- 5.73%
- YTD
- 26.64%
- 6M
- 27.60%
- 1Y
- 49.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.58%
- 5Y*
- 5.04%
- 10Y*
- 9.10%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AZMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 24, 2012, AZMIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AZMIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.11% | 4.41% | -10.59% | 12.39% | 7.44% | 2.97% | 26.64% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.65% | 2.33% | 0.49% | -0.12% | 4.17% | 5.65% | 0.67% | 3.04% | 11.54% | 1.20% | -3.76% | 1.88% | 33.20% |
| 2024 | -7.64% | 4.38% | 3.17% | -0.06% | 0.52% | 0.45% | -1.09% | 1.10% | 9.62% | -4.81% | -3.33% | -0.26% | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 12.64% | -8.34% | 4.51% | -2.76% | -1.74% | 4.27% | 6.25% | -7.01% | -0.93% | -6.02% | 4.40% | 3.79% | 7.15% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | -6.07% | -5.60% | -9.00% | 2.67% | -4.85% | -0.89% | -0.64% | -13.38% | -5.60% | 21.12% | -1.47% | -27.76% |
| 2021 | 3.80% | -0.56% | -2.87% | 3.65% | 2.82% | 1.53% | -5.62% | 0.14% | -4.64% | 3.50% | -1.11% | 2.47% | 2.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.00%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 24, 2012.
- This fund participated in 89.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.00%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 66.14%
- Downside Capture
- 89.48%
Expense Ratio
AZMIX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AZMIX ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund (AZMIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AZMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.91 | 2.78 | +1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.70 | 12.44 | +0.26 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.12 | $0.35 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 2.49% | 3.15% | 1.57% | 1.80% | 2.08% | 0.57% | 1.68% | 2.96% | 3.07% | 1.70% | 2.41% | 3.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.31 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.12 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund was 44.57%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 806 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -44.57%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 10moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.59%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 6mo 20d | 2y 8moJan 2018 - Oct 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -31.42%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 6moSep 2014 - Mar 2017 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.83%Aug 2013 | 3mo 21d | 8mo 28d | 1y 14dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.58%Mar 2026 | 28d | 21d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AZMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.57% | -56.78% | +12.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.58% | -9.10% | -3.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.91% | -18.90% | +0.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.05% | -25.43% | -17.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.57% | -33.92% | -10.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.21% | -10.71% | -3.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.87% | 2.03% | +1.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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