- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Feb 5, 2002
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
RMDAX Performance Chart
Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A (RMDAX) is up 14.4% since the beginning of the year. RMDAX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RMDAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,444.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A (RMDAX) has returned 14.38% so far this year and 21.25% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, RMDAX has achieved an annualized return of 14.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A
- 1D
- 1.42%
- 1M
- 4.16%
- YTD
- 14.38%
- 6M
- 11.58%
- 1Y
- 21.25%
- 3Y*
- 20.96%
- 5Y*
- 7.63%
- 10Y*
- 14.70%
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%
RMDAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2003, RMDAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RMDAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.91% | 2.04% | -7.10% | 10.98% | 6.88% | 0.80% | 14.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.49% | -6.35% | -8.32% | 5.25% | 11.34% | 7.13% | 2.28% | 0.19% | 2.60% | 1.27% | -2.50% | -1.96% | 17.91% |
| 2024 | 1.06% | 6.54% | 2.46% | -3.84% | 1.00% | 1.98% | -1.69% | 2.71% | 3.36% | -0.23% | 13.02% | -6.58% | 20.11% |
| 2023 | 7.24% | -0.31% | 0.31% | -2.15% | 1.25% | 9.91% | 2.82% | -4.66% | -5.46% | -6.69% | 13.68% | 8.31% | 24.34% |
| 2022 | -15.30% | -0.52% | 0.26% | -12.34% | -3.89% | -9.97% | 11.76% | -1.86% | -8.52% | 7.59% | 3.85% | -6.17% | -32.59% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | 5.24% | -2.85% | 6.96% | -2.57% | 4.39% | 3.37% | 2.12% | -4.47% | 8.35% | -3.39% | -2.62% | 14.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 1.14%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2003.
- This fund captured 114.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.28% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.84, 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
- 1.14%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 114.94%
- Downside Capture
- 107.28%
Expense Ratio
RMDAX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RMDAX ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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 Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A (RMDAX) 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.
| RMDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.53 | 2.78 | -1.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.27 | 12.44 | -7.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A provided a 19.70% 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 | 19.70% | 22.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.29% | 10.87% | 4.87% | 16.75% | 9.99% | 8.25% | 6.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A. 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 Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A. 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 Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A was 56.31%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 524 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Silvant Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class A drawdown is 0.79%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.31%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -43.72%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 2y 7mo | 3y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.52%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -28.02%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 1y 4mo | 1y 7moJul 2011 - Feb 2013 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -27.14%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 22d | 7mo 18dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RMDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.31% | -56.78% | +0.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.81% | -9.10% | -4.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.02% | -18.90% | -8.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.72% | -25.43% | -18.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.72% | -33.92% | -9.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.79% | -1.80% | +1.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.98% | -10.71% | +0.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.99% | 2.03% | +1.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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