- ISIN
- US92836N4034
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 2010
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SGARX Performance Chart
Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund (SGARX) is down 2.3% since the beginning of the year. SGARX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SGARX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,074.
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Returns By Period
Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund (SGARX) has returned -2.33% so far this year and -0.92% over the past 12 months.
Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.79%
- 1M
- 1.92%
- YTD
- -2.33%
- 6M
- -1.20%
- 1Y
- -0.92%
- 3Y*
- 7.71%
- 5Y*
- 1.44%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
SGARX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2019, SGARX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SGARX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +24.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -22.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.56% | -4.47% | -6.94% | 10.57% | 1.17% | 0.79% | -2.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.97% | -1.84% | -5.91% | 0.82% | 6.23% | 4.73% | -0.89% | -1.33% | -0.43% | 1.15% | -2.67% | 1.45% | 3.75% |
| 2024 | 1.49% | 3.76% | -0.24% | -5.22% | 2.48% | 3.95% | 1.06% | 2.98% | 1.28% | -2.66% | 4.21% | -3.11% | 9.88% |
| 2023 | 8.83% | -4.71% | 5.08% | 0.72% | 1.26% | 5.11% | 2.57% | 0.69% | -5.21% | -2.42% | 9.23% | 4.32% | 27.17% |
| 2022 | -6.40% | -4.94% | 1.62% | -10.67% | -1.74% | -8.02% | 10.46% | -6.69% | -9.30% | 5.15% | 8.17% | -4.28% | -25.69% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | 1.60% | 0.97% | 5.59% | -1.20% | 2.46% | 0.47% | 4.90% | -5.91% | 3.52% | -6.67% | 3.84% | 8.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.95%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2019.
- This fund participated in 104.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.78% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.95% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.58, 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
- -3.95%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 78.78%
- Downside Capture
- 104.12%
Expense Ratio
SGARX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SGARX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% 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 SGA Global Growth Fund (SGARX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SGARX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.04 | 2.24 | -2.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.05 | 3.07 | -3.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.41 | -0.40 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.03 | 2.93 | -2.95 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.08 | 13.52 | -13.60 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund provided a 13.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.84 | $2.84 | $6.22 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $2.05 | $0.94 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 13.07% | 12.76% | 25.64% | 0.00% | 2.52% | 6.86% | 3.18% | 0.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus SGA Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2.84 | $2.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.22 | $6.22 |
| 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 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $2.05 |
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 SGA Global 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 SGA Global Growth Fund was 37.07%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.
The current Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund drawdown is 21.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -37.07%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 1d | 3y 1moSep 2021 - Oct 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -33.86%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | — | 1y 5moDec 2024 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -29.35%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.27%Sep 2020 | 21d | 18d | 1mo 9dSep 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.77%Oct 2020 | 17d | 6d | 23dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SGARX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.07% | -56.78% | +19.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.38% | -9.10% | -10.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -33.86% | -18.90% | -14.96% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.07% | -25.43% | -11.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.84% | -0.74% | -21.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.00% | -10.72% | -2.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.84% | 1.97% | +4.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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