Virtus Health Sciences Fund (RAGHX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in health sciences-related companies. The portfolio manager considers health sciences-related companies to include companies that design, manufacture or sell products or services used for or in connection with healthcare, medicine or life sciences. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks and other equity securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92837N6673 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 018919423 |
| Issuer | Allianz Global Investors |
| Inception Date | Feb 4, 2002 |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
RAGHX has a high expense ratio of 1.37%, 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 Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences Fund had a return of 5.61% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.20% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Virtus Health Sciences Fund had an annualized return of -2.02%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that Virtus Health Sciences Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.61% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | -0.66% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | -0.86% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 19.20% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.92% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -2.02% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RAGHX, 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 | 1.98% | 4.53% | 3.01% | -5.91% | 3.14% | 1.79% | -0.33% | 1.44% | -1.51% | -6.01% | 5.61% | ||
| 2023 | 2.82% | -5.35% | 2.90% | 1.45% | -5.31% | 5.49% | 0.18% | -0.57% | -5.66% | -6.11% | 7.00% | 7.07% | 2.57% |
| 2022 | -9.78% | 1.49% | 4.65% | -6.70% | -0.00% | -2.25% | 4.38% | -8.00% | -5.63% | 7.41% | 6.04% | -10.61% | -19.38% |
| 2021 | 1.79% | -0.18% | 1.65% | 4.77% | 0.99% | 4.18% | 4.20% | 2.54% | -3.95% | 4.01% | -4.72% | -11.61% | 2.36% |
| 2020 | -1.99% | -5.68% | -4.68% | 12.51% | 4.48% | -2.15% | 3.77% | 1.01% | -0.25% | -4.31% | 8.88% | -10.11% | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 6.39% | 2.18% | 0.94% | -3.04% | -1.65% | 8.22% | -1.33% | -0.63% | -2.05% | 5.20% | 5.77% | -2.11% | 18.43% |
| 2018 | 7.65% | -3.60% | -3.16% | 0.25% | 2.38% | 1.56% | 4.42% | 4.58% | 1.57% | -6.99% | 5.39% | -20.44% | -9.39% |
| 2017 | 2.55% | 6.70% | 0.37% | 2.25% | 0.07% | 3.91% | 0.60% | 1.79% | -0.03% | -2.75% | 1.72% | -0.78% | 17.33% |
| 2016 | -10.88% | -3.05% | 2.36% | 4.73% | 2.97% | -1.03% | 5.83% | -3.84% | 0.46% | -7.89% | 3.67% | -0.15% | -7.99% |
| 2015 | 2.46% | 6.71% | 2.47% | -1.75% | 6.70% | 0.63% | 3.87% | -7.61% | -6.80% | 5.00% | -0.69% | -18.03% | -9.64% |
| 2014 | 4.11% | 6.42% | -3.53% | -1.88% | 3.00% | 4.92% | 1.50% | 5.40% | -0.06% | 2.81% | 1.26% | -13.75% | 8.82% |
| 2013 | 6.74% | -0.21% | 5.04% | 3.61% | -0.61% | -1.48% | 8.28% | -3.01% | 4.69% | 2.05% | 2.85% | -15.46% | 10.73% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of RAGHX is 11, indicating that it is in the bottom 11% 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 Health Sciences Fund (RAGHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Health Sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.01% | 1.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Health Sciences 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 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 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
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 Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences Fund was 40.70%, occurring on Oct 27, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Virtus Health Sciences Fund drawdown is 27.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.7% | Sep 7, 2021 | 540 | Oct 27, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -40.23% | Dec 7, 2007 | 313 | Mar 9, 2009 | 262 | Mar 23, 2010 | 575 |
| -39.82% | Jul 20, 2015 | 144 | Feb 11, 2016 | 1378 | Aug 3, 2021 | 1522 |
| -22.96% | Jul 8, 2011 | 115 | Dec 19, 2011 | 332 | Apr 19, 2013 | 447 |
| -19.45% | Jun 28, 2002 | 16 | Jul 23, 2002 | 195 | May 1, 2003 | 211 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus Health Sciences Fund volatility is 3.33%, 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.