- ISIN
- US92837F4173
- CUSIP
- 92837F417
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Jan 31, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SCETX Performance Chart
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund (SCETX) is up 21.7% since the beginning of the year. SCETX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCETX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,546.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund (SCETX) has returned 21.68% so far this year and 34.97% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCETX has returned 8.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.86%
- 1M
- 6.14%
- YTD
- 21.68%
- 6M
- 19.03%
- 1Y
- 34.97%
- 3Y*
- 13.72%
- 5Y*
- 9.10%
- 10Y*
- 8.46%
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%
SCETX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 1997, SCETX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SCETX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -14.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.63% | 3.85% | -6.49% | 9.17% | 0.79% | 4.83% | 21.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.10% | -3.22% | -6.65% | -6.13% | 4.40% | 4.07% | 1.12% | 5.39% | -0.92% | 0.40% | 1.84% | 0.02% | 1.59% |
| 2024 | -3.18% | 2.63% | 4.61% | -3.92% | 4.59% | -1.87% | 9.27% | -0.11% | -0.23% | -2.07% | 8.70% | -8.65% | 8.53% |
| 2023 | 8.36% | -0.60% | -3.64% | -1.76% | -5.38% | 9.71% | 7.57% | -3.52% | -5.35% | -4.36% | 5.91% | 8.72% | 14.49% |
| 2022 | -5.34% | 0.30% | -1.81% | -7.27% | 4.08% | -9.43% | 10.72% | -3.63% | -9.25% | 11.32% | 6.55% | -3.63% | -9.79% |
| 2021 | 0.72% | 7.22% | 5.97% | 4.03% | 0.86% | -1.58% | 0.52% | 2.77% | -2.69% | 5.10% | -1.89% | 4.05% | 27.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.08%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 1997.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.43%) than losses (89.63%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.69, 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
- 3.08%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 97.43%
- Downside Capture
- 89.63%
Expense Ratio
SCETX has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCETX ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund (SCETX) 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.
| SCETX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.99 | 2.78 | +0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.34 | 12.44 | -2.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.95 | $0.90 | $1.72 | $1.89 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $1.69 | $2.11 | $0.56 | $3.93 |
Dividend yield | 0.99% | 1.09% | 12.45% | 11.39% | 22.49% | 18.08% | 1.29% | 5.64% | 19.10% | 17.59% | 4.37% | 37.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity 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 | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $1.72 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $1.89 |
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 Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity 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 Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund was 55.69%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 513 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.69%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 2y 16d | 3y 4moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -48.64%Mar 2020 | 1y 7mo | 10mo 3d | 2y 5moAug 2018 - Jan 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.51%Oct 1998 | 5mo 25d | 2y 7mo | 3y 1moApr 1998 - May 2001 |
2025 selloff2025 | -31.66%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | 10mo 4d | 1y 1moDec 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.57%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 1y 2mo | 1y 5moJul 2011 - Dec 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCETX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.69% | -56.78% | +1.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.82% | -9.10% | -2.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.66% | -18.90% | -12.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.66% | -25.43% | -6.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.64% | -33.92% | -14.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.61% | -10.71% | +1.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 2.03% | +1.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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