- ISIN
- US92837N5352
- CUSIP
- 018920512
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Feb 27, 2007
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
AZNIX Performance Chart
Virtus Income & Growth Fund (AZNIX) is up 10.3% since the beginning of the year. AZNIX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AZNIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,399.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Income & Growth Fund (AZNIX) has returned 10.28% so far this year and 20.62% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AZNIX has returned 9.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus Income & Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.86%
- 1M
- 1.87%
- YTD
- 10.28%
- 6M
- 9.75%
- 1Y
- 20.62%
- 3Y*
- 13.82%
- 5Y*
- 6.95%
- 10Y*
- 9.59%
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%
AZNIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 2007, AZNIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, AZNIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.64% | -0.07% | -3.14% | 7.58% | 3.40% | 0.78% | 10.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.47% | -0.83% | -3.61% | 0.39% | 3.28% | 3.29% | 1.45% | 1.26% | 2.08% | 1.89% | 0.19% | -0.30% | 11.97% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | 2.40% | 1.75% | -2.55% | 1.88% | 1.93% | 0.97% | 1.48% | 1.72% | -0.50% | 3.51% | -1.57% | 11.24% |
| 2023 | 5.59% | -2.11% | 2.11% | 0.29% | 0.95% | 4.02% | 2.71% | -1.29% | -3.32% | -2.05% | 6.84% | 4.37% | 18.99% |
| 2022 | -6.22% | -1.83% | 1.13% | -7.29% | -1.23% | -7.17% | 7.44% | -2.47% | -6.44% | 4.33% | 2.85% | -3.40% | -19.58% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | 1.88% | -1.10% | 3.33% | -0.56% | 2.98% | 0.67% | 1.40% | -2.14% | 4.29% | -1.33% | 1.47% | 11.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Income & Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.95%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 28, 2007.
- This fund participated in 73.66% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.56 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.95%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 69.41%
- Downside Capture
- 73.66%
Expense Ratio
AZNIX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AZNIX ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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 Income & Growth Fund (AZNIX) 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.
| AZNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.36 | 2.78 | +0.58 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.77 | 12.44 | +3.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Income & Growth Fund provided a 6.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.87 | $0.88 | $0.95 | $0.76 | $0.93 | $1.01 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 6.57% | 7.00% | 7.29% | 7.49% | 8.26% | 6.21% | 6.59% | 8.18% | 7.22% | 7.82% | 8.94% | 9.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Income & Growth 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 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.43 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.86 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.86 |
| 2022 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.86 |
| 2021 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.87 |
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 Income & Growth 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 Income & Growth Fund was 45.11%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 419 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Income & Growth Fund drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.11%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 3dNov 2007 - Nov 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.24%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.92%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 8mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -15.93%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo | 10mo 4dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -14.88%Feb 2016 | 8mo 18d | 5mo 26d | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AZNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.11% | -56.78% | +11.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.16% | -9.10% | +2.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.59% | -18.90% | +8.31% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.92% | -25.43% | +1.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.24% | -33.92% | +7.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.13% | -1.80% | +1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.89% | -10.71% | +4.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.31% | 2.03% | -0.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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