Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund (PXSGX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization growth market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92828N5932 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92828N593 |
| Issuer | Virtus |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
PXSGX has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund had a return of 19.94% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.42% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 8.67%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.94% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 8.77% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 23.55% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 32.42% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.16% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.67% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PXSGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.46% | 4.62% | 2.83% | -8.67% | 1.56% | 0.16% | 9.90% | -0.26% | 3.50% | -1.02% | 19.94% | ||
| 2023 | 15.41% | -1.49% | -0.03% | -4.39% | -3.20% | 7.55% | 6.96% | -1.73% | -4.45% | -8.05% | 4.94% | 4.14% | 14.17% |
| 2022 | -12.61% | -0.40% | -2.94% | -10.07% | -0.43% | -3.33% | 8.55% | -4.85% | -9.09% | 6.78% | 3.05% | -21.11% | -40.40% |
| 2021 | 1.51% | 2.37% | -5.68% | 4.50% | -4.29% | 4.25% | 2.67% | 1.92% | -3.13% | 3.95% | -2.76% | -12.97% | -8.85% |
| 2020 | 1.81% | -5.05% | -14.42% | 14.34% | 13.34% | 3.74% | 6.20% | 5.86% | -1.70% | 3.62% | 7.26% | -4.15% | 30.94% |
| 2019 | 7.54% | 11.16% | 2.23% | 8.32% | -3.55% | 3.47% | 1.41% | -0.30% | -3.14% | 3.16% | 3.87% | -0.34% | 38.15% |
| 2018 | 7.21% | -1.28% | 2.35% | 2.83% | 7.22% | 1.09% | -0.12% | 5.68% | -3.22% | -9.85% | 4.86% | -8.50% | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 3.31% | 1.82% | 0.70% | 3.36% | 4.69% | 1.47% | 2.76% | 2.56% | 4.15% | 1.47% | 1.91% | 3.78% | 36.99% |
| 2016 | -6.07% | 4.31% | 8.69% | 1.73% | -0.71% | -1.27% | 3.81% | 2.43% | 2.53% | -1.70% | 4.08% | 1.76% | 20.54% |
| 2015 | -2.65% | 3.86% | 2.91% | -2.20% | 1.33% | 1.20% | -2.42% | -9.12% | -2.35% | 9.17% | 4.71% | -4.38% | -1.23% |
| 2014 | -5.88% | 3.21% | -1.50% | -3.16% | -0.67% | 0.79% | -2.36% | 2.78% | -4.63% | 8.96% | 1.16% | -2.63% | -4.71% |
| 2013 | 5.16% | 2.13% | 4.32% | -0.53% | 4.16% | -0.58% | 4.34% | -1.24% | 5.47% | 1.13% | 4.60% | 0.62% | 33.51% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PXSGX is 22, indicating that it is in the bottom 22% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund (PXSGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus KAR Small-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus KAR Small-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 Small-Cap Growth Fund was 53.72%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 523 trading sessions.
The current Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 34.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -53.72% | Oct 11, 2007 | 353 | Mar 9, 2009 | 523 | Apr 4, 2011 | 876 |
| -53.15% | Feb 11, 2021 | 474 | Dec 28, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -32.47% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 48 | Jun 1, 2020 | 71 |
| -20.81% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 43 | Feb 27, 2019 | 123 |
| -18.32% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 78 | Jan 25, 2012 | 139 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund volatility is 6.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.