- ISIN
- US92828R8262
- CUSIP
- 92828R826
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Dec 29, 2004
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PGUAX Performance Chart
Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund (PGUAX) is up 10.3% since the beginning of the year. PGUAX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PGUAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,395.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund (PGUAX) has returned 10.34% so far this year and 17.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PGUAX has returned 7.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- -1.41%
- YTD
- 10.34%
- 6M
- 11.08%
- 1Y
- 17.15%
- 3Y*
- 11.70%
- 5Y*
- 6.88%
- 10Y*
- 7.38%
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%
PGUAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2005, PGUAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PGUAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.52% | 9.34% | -4.05% | 3.22% | -2.59% | 0.08% | 10.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.56% | 2.31% | 2.34% | 2.27% | 1.76% | 0.93% | -0.19% | 1.47% | 2.30% | -0.62% | 2.87% | -1.69% | 16.32% |
| 2024 | -3.81% | 0.53% | 3.25% | -3.38% | 5.94% | -1.72% | 6.19% | 4.09% | 2.89% | -2.15% | 4.00% | -6.18% | 9.06% |
| 2023 | 3.68% | -4.59% | 2.56% | 2.35% | -5.92% | 2.73% | 1.30% | -6.01% | -5.41% | -0.81% | 9.29% | 3.00% | 0.94% |
| 2022 | -3.90% | 0.31% | 7.30% | -4.30% | 2.13% | -7.06% | 6.67% | -2.76% | -12.25% | 3.46% | 7.99% | -3.45% | -7.76% |
| 2021 | -2.18% | -1.90% | 6.09% | 4.61% | 0.36% | -1.70% | 1.41% | 2.06% | -3.87% | 5.81% | -4.32% | 7.32% | 13.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.00%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2005.
- This fund participated in 71.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.00%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 69.00%
- Downside Capture
- 71.81%
Expense Ratio
PGUAX has a high expense ratio of 1.27%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PGUAX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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 Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund (PGUAX) 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.
| PGUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.78 | -0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.65 | 12.44 | -4.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund provided a 8.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.33 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.33 | $1.31 | $0.79 | $0.33 | $1.53 | $1.01 | $0.37 | $0.79 | $0.84 | $0.45 | $0.65 | $1.27 |
Dividend yield | 8.09% | 8.72% | 5.62% | 2.44% | 11.03% | 6.05% | 2.38% | 4.88% | 6.33% | 2.97% | 4.98% | 10.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $1.31 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.79 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.01 |
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 Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure 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 Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund was 47.95%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 847 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund drawdown is 3.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.95%Mar 2009 | 1y 1mo | 3y 4mo | 4y 6moJan 2008 - Jul 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.67%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 1y 1mo | 1y 2moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -24.20%Oct 2023 | 1y 5mo | 11mo 19d | 2y 4moApr 2022 - Sep 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.46%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 5mo 12d | 1y 9moSep 2014 - Jun 2016 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.81%Nov 2016 | 2mo 6d | 4mo 3d | 6mo 9dSep 2016 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PGUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.95% | -56.78% | +8.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.78% | -9.10% | +2.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.75% | -18.90% | +3.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.20% | -25.43% | +1.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.67% | -33.92% | -4.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.45% | -1.80% | -1.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.69% | -10.71% | +3.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.26% | 2.03% | +0.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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