- ISIN
- US92837Q8437
- CUSIP
- 018919464
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Dec 26, 1995
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DRGTX Performance Chart
Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) is up 26.6% since the beginning of the year. DRGTX is currently trading at $139 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DRGTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,163.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) has returned 26.58% so far this year and 51.41% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DRGTX has achieved an annualized return of 24.09%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
Virtus Technology Fund
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- 5.75%
- YTD
- 26.58%
- 6M
- 24.87%
- 1Y
- 51.41%
- 3Y*
- 34.71%
- 5Y*
- 16.68%
- 10Y*
- 24.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
DRGTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 1995, DRGTX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +38.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -27.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, DRGTX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 1997 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.14% | -5.16% | -6.04% | 21.59% | 17.91% | -1.05% | 26.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.19% | -7.62% | -10.55% | 3.56% | 13.37% | 9.46% | 3.78% | 0.51% | 6.96% | 7.95% | -4.46% | -0.78% | 25.10% |
| 2024 | 4.13% | 8.64% | 1.10% | -4.64% | 5.66% | 8.02% | -4.67% | 2.65% | 4.19% | -0.92% | 7.36% | 0.49% | 35.67% |
| 2023 | 13.91% | 0.63% | 9.14% | -1.69% | 12.10% | 7.81% | 4.94% | -2.46% | -5.95% | -3.29% | 14.01% | 4.95% | 65.59% |
| 2022 | -12.14% | -1.74% | 0.35% | -14.24% | -4.95% | -8.97% | 11.40% | -3.27% | -10.93% | 2.13% | 2.22% | -10.86% | -42.58% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | 3.27% | -5.54% | 6.22% | -1.83% | 4.79% | 0.44% | 4.27% | -4.55% | 8.02% | -0.47% | -2.41% | 12.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Technology Fund has an annualized alpha of 6.52%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 1995.
- This fund captured 152.32% of S&P 500 Index gains and 118.39% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 6.52% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.52%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 152.32%
- Downside Capture
- 118.39%
Expense Ratio
DRGTX has a high expense ratio of 1.16%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DRGTX ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) 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.
| DRGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.32 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.59 | 2.46 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.89 | 10.92 | -3.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Technology Fund provided a 1.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.76 | $2.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.58 | $23.45 | $15.97 | $11.19 | $12.90 | $11.16 | $2.79 | $8.67 |
Dividend yield | 1.98% | 2.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.86% | 28.27% | 16.84% | 17.12% | 21.77% | 16.26% | 5.15% | 15.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Technology 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 | $2.76 | $2.76 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $23.45 | $23.45 |
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 Technology 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 Technology Fund was 83.33%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3194 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Technology Fund drawdown is 3.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -83.33%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 12y 8mo | 15y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2015 |
2023 bear market2023 | -49.05%Jan 2023 | 1y 1mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -33.84%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 16d | 4mo 5dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.45%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.46%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 17d | 6mo 9dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DRGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.33% | -56.78% | -26.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.78% | -9.10% | -11.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.46% | -18.90% | -10.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.05% | -25.43% | -23.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.05% | -33.92% | -15.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.56% | -3.21% | -0.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.90% | -10.71% | -19.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.81% | 2.04% | +4.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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