- ISIN
- US92828N7672
- CUSIP
- 92828N767
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1975
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PHSKX Performance Chart
Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund (PHSKX) is down 4.0% since the beginning of the year. PHSKX is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PHSKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $842.
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Returns By Period
Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund (PHSKX) has returned -4.02% so far this year and -8.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PHSKX has returned 10.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.90%
- 1M
- 2.49%
- YTD
- -4.02%
- 6M
- -6.92%
- 1Y
- -8.77%
- 3Y*
- 3.17%
- 5Y*
- -3.37%
- 10Y*
- 10.76%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PHSKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, PHSKX'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, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +29.8%, while the worst month was Dec 1983 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PHSKX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 1982 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 9, 1983 at -29.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.41% | -2.62% | -9.06% | 7.68% | 1.21% | 1.90% | -4.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.37% | -7.95% | -6.54% | 2.46% | 7.75% | 1.61% | -0.36% | -0.02% | -0.88% | 1.33% | -3.03% | -3.20% | -3.58% |
| 2024 | -2.18% | 9.49% | 1.14% | -7.18% | 3.22% | -0.95% | 1.87% | 1.86% | 1.86% | -1.96% | 9.74% | -8.10% | 7.43% |
| 2023 | 10.10% | -4.02% | 0.31% | -0.52% | 1.30% | 8.69% | 3.49% | -1.20% | -6.27% | -7.23% | 9.92% | 7.52% | 22.00% |
| 2022 | -14.54% | 0.98% | -1.54% | -13.26% | -6.86% | -8.14% | 12.79% | -0.21% | -9.64% | 7.03% | 2.88% | -5.78% | -33.46% |
| 2021 | -1.47% | 2.07% | -5.14% | 6.90% | -4.70% | 5.60% | 0.84% | 6.35% | -4.70% | 4.72% | -7.09% | -0.81% | 1.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.01%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund participated in 121.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 115.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.54, 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
- -0.01%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 115.23%
- Downside Capture
- 121.89%
Expense Ratio
PHSKX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PHSKX 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 KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund (PHSKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PHSKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | 2.39 | -2.83 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.50 | 3.25 | -3.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.43 | -0.49 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.35 | 3.11 | -3.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.86 | 14.38 | -15.24 |
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 KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund provided a 48.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $18.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $18.09 | $18.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.07 | $0.26 | $0.64 | $1.69 | $0.35 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 48.29% | 46.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.53% | 0.10% | 0.62% | 2.19% | 6.10% | 1.60% | 1.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus KAR 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 | $18.09 | $18.09 |
| 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 | $1.04 | $1.04 |
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 KAR 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 KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund was 81.79%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2407 trading sessions.
The current Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 28.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -81.79%Nov 2008 | 8y 8mo | 9y 6mo | 18y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2018 |
Bear market2022 | -46.87%Jun 2022 | 7mo 8d | — | 4y 6moNov 2021 - now |
1988 bear market1988 | -39.39%Jan 1988 | 1y 6mo | 4y 10mo | 6y 5moJul 1986 - Dec 1992 |
1984 bear market1984 | -36.97%May 1984 | 5mo 24d | 1y 9mo | 2y 3moDec 1983 - Mar 1986 |
1998 bear market1998 | -34.02%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 14d | 5mo 3dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PHSKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.79% | -56.78% | -25.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.77% | -9.10% | -14.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.26% | -18.90% | -8.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.87% | -25.43% | -21.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.87% | -33.92% | -12.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -28.56% | 0.00% | -28.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.39% | -10.72% | -18.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.80% | 1.97% | +7.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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