- ISIN
- US92837N2953
- CUSIP
- 018919688
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Nov 6, 1979
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DRMCX Performance Chart
Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund (DRMCX) is up 15.1% since the beginning of the year. DRMCX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DRMCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,504.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund (DRMCX) has returned 15.08% so far this year and 23.31% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DRMCX has achieved an annualized return of 14.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% per year.
Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- 8.02%
- YTD
- 15.08%
- 6M
- 12.70%
- 1Y
- 23.31%
- 3Y*
- 23.04%
- 5Y*
- 8.50%
- 10Y*
- 14.99%
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%
DRMCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 17, 1996, DRMCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +30.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -24.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DRMCX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 1997 at -17.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.01% | 2.16% | -7.31% | 11.03% | 7.10% | 1.18% | 15.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.31% | -6.34% | -8.29% | 5.35% | 11.38% | 7.08% | 2.50% | 0.14% | 2.72% | 1.25% | -2.61% | -1.93% | 18.09% |
| 2024 | 1.02% | 6.69% | 2.28% | -3.72% | 0.97% | 2.10% | -1.69% | 2.67% | 3.34% | 0.00% | 12.75% | -6.37% | 20.49% |
| 2023 | 7.42% | -0.24% | 0.48% | -2.38% | 1.22% | 9.86% | 2.84% | -4.47% | -5.35% | -6.82% | 13.89% | 8.20% | 24.81% |
| 2022 | -15.34% | -0.61% | 0.41% | -12.24% | -3.95% | -9.93% | 11.83% | -1.92% | -8.58% | 7.51% | 3.99% | -6.24% | -32.59% |
| 2021 | 0.16% | 5.12% | -2.80% | 6.83% | -2.56% | 4.66% | 3.20% | 2.16% | -4.49% | 8.44% | -3.32% | -2.37% | 14.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.14%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 1996.
- This fund captured 112.71% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.33% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.13 and R2 of 0.74, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.14%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 112.71%
- Downside Capture
- 112.33%
Expense Ratio
DRMCX has an expense ratio of 0.83%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DRMCX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund (DRMCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| DRMCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.41 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.81 | 2.93 | -1.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.39 | 13.52 | -7.13 |
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 Mid-Cap Growth Fund provided a 14.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.99 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $0.58 | $0.19 | $0.48 | $0.38 | $0.27 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 14.37% | 16.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.44% | 9.02% | 4.12% | 14.34% | 8.78% | 7.35% | 5.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Mid-Cap 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $1.59 |
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 Mid-Cap 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 Mid-Cap Growth Fund was 67.97%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 2706 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -67.97%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 10y 9mo | 13y 4moMar 2000 - Jul 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -43.47%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 2y 5mo | 3y 18dNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -41.64%Oct 1998 | 12mo 4d | 1y 1mo | 2y 1moOct 1997 - Nov 1999 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.27%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.83%Apr 2025 | 1mo 26d | 2mo 16d | 4mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DRMCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.97% | -56.78% | -11.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.75% | -9.10% | -4.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.83% | -18.90% | -7.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.47% | -25.43% | -18.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.47% | -33.92% | -9.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.10% | -10.72% | -11.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.90% | 1.97% | +1.93% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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