- ISIN
- US92837N6830
- CUSIP
- 018919514
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 1996
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DGSCX Performance Chart
Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund (DGSCX) is down 0.1% since the beginning of the year. DGSCX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DGSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,015.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund (DGSCX) has returned -0.08% so far this year and -7.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DGSCX has returned 6.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- 1.03%
- YTD
- -0.08%
- 6M
- -0.84%
- 1Y
- -7.68%
- 3Y*
- 7.63%
- 5Y*
- 0.29%
- 10Y*
- 6.89%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
DGSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1997, DGSCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +29.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DGSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.21% | -2.01% | -7.00% | 6.55% | -1.44% | 0.19% | -0.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.60% | -0.99% | -0.00% | 0.49% | 4.75% | 1.71% | -1.82% | 0.83% | -2.93% | -2.09% | -2.52% | -0.71% | -0.96% |
| 2024 | -2.04% | 2.23% | 1.74% | -6.93% | 6.71% | -2.11% | 6.77% | 0.49% | 2.71% | -4.03% | 4.62% | 0.09% | 9.71% |
| 2023 | 10.30% | -1.33% | -1.77% | 0.29% | -1.57% | 5.94% | 3.96% | -0.11% | -4.13% | -4.61% | 8.83% | 7.33% | 24.03% |
| 2022 | -8.45% | -1.16% | -0.17% | -8.50% | 0.14% | -10.67% | 6.60% | -5.59% | -10.53% | 7.29% | 9.55% | -3.01% | -24.11% |
| 2021 | 3.24% | 5.48% | 0.00% | 3.38% | -0.61% | -0.43% | 0.07% | 1.86% | -4.64% | 5.27% | -4.37% | 2.04% | 11.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.53%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1997.
- This fund participated in 108.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 108.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.53%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 108.40%
- Downside Capture
- 108.78%
Expense Ratio
DGSCX has a high expense ratio of 1.28%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DGSCX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund (DGSCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| DGSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.86 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.41 | -0.50 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.45 | 2.93 | -3.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.00 | 13.52 | -14.52 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund provided a 4.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $1.67 | $5.57 | $0.34 | $0.87 | $13.53 | $2.17 | $2.95 | $8.01 | $4.27 |
Dividend yield | 4.61% | 4.61% | 14.50% | 0.84% | 2.64% | 30.56% | 4.16% | 7.03% | 21.96% | 7.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Global Small-Cap 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 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.57 | $5.57 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $13.53 | $13.53 |
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 Global Small-Cap 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 Global Small-Cap Fund was 68.18%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1005 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Global Small-Cap Fund drawdown is 10.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.18%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 12mo | 5y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -67.89%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 4y 4mo | 6y 11moMar 2000 - Feb 2007 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.29%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 5mo 17d | 2y 2moJun 2018 - Sep 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.94%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 9mo 8d | 11mo 27dJul 1998 - Jul 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -37.49%Sep 2022 | 10mo 24d | 2y 2mo | 3y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DGSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.18% | -56.78% | -11.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.85% | -9.10% | -7.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.04% | -18.90% | +0.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.49% | -25.43% | -12.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.29% | -33.92% | -6.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.85% | -0.74% | -10.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.68% | -10.72% | -8.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.57% | 1.97% | +5.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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