- ISIN
- US92837F6319
- CUSIP
- 92837F631
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Jan 17, 1994
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Virtus Seix High Grade Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- 6M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
SFLTX Monthly Returns History
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.98% | 1.39% | -2.61% | 1.27% | 0.16% | 0.05% | 1.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.34% | 0.85% | -2.12% | -0.31% | -0.39% | 0.52% | -0.39% | 0.84% | 2.39% | 1.47% | 0.15% | 0.18% | 3.51% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | -0.05% | -0.53% | -1.12% | -0.39% | 1.19% | 0.60% | 0.69% | 0.83% | -1.73% | 1.58% | -1.29% | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 2.95% | -1.86% | 1.79% | 0.11% | -0.77% | 0.88% | 0.30% | -1.53% | -2.42% | -1.18% | 5.66% | 2.50% | 6.29% |
| 2022 | -2.87% | -0.59% | -3.22% | -2.71% | 1.66% | -1.69% | 2.95% | -2.44% | -3.74% | -0.14% | 4.37% | -0.25% | -8.67% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | -2.17% | 0.49% | 0.97% | 0.31% | 0.14% | 0.88% | -0.41% | -0.89% | -0.32% | 0.82% | -0.06% | 0.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Seix High Grade Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.31%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1995.
- This fund captured 12.16% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.57%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.31%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 12.16%
- Downside Capture
- -3.57%
Expense Ratio
SFLTX has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix High Grade Municipal Bond Fund (SFLTX) 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.
| SFLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.25 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.00 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 8.49 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Seix High Grade Municipal Bond Fund provided a 2.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.34 | $0.29 | $0.70 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 2.74% | 2.94% | 2.28% | 2.34% | 2.05% | 2.02% | 3.45% | 3.66% | 2.93% | 2.43% | 5.99% | 3.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Seix High Grade Municipal Bond 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.25 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 | $0.25 |
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 Seix High Grade Municipal Bond 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 Seix High Grade Municipal Bond Fund was 13.50%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 819 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.50%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026 | Bear market2022 |
-10.70%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 21d | 4mo 1dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-10.48%Oct 2008 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 3d | 7mo 7dSep 2008 - Apr 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-7.33%Jan 2011 | 3mo 7d | 6mo 16d | 9mo 23dOct 2010 - Aug 2011 | — |
-6.90%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 5d | 11mo 10dMay 2013 - Apr 2014 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| SFLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | — | -56.78% | — |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | — | -1.58% | — |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | — | -10.70% | — |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.14% | — |
Volatility
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