Virtus SGA International Growth Fund (STITX)
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of issuers organized, headquartered or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S. It will allocate its assets among various regions and countries, including emerging markets. From time to time, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the securities of companies in only a few countries or regions. Although it seeks investments across a number of sectors, from time to time, the fund may have significant positions in particular sectors.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92837F2763 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92837F276 |
| Issuer | Virtus |
| Inception Date | Jan 30, 1995 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
STITX has a high expense ratio of 1.08%, 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 SGA International Growth 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 SGA International Growth Fund had a return of -1.94% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.35% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Virtus SGA International Growth Fund had an annualized return of 5.50%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.99%, indicating that Virtus SGA International Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.94% | 22.49% |
| 1 month | -1.24% | 3.72% |
| 6 months | 6.33% | 16.33% |
| 1 year | 10.35% | 33.60% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.06% | 14.41% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.50% | 11.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of STITX, 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 | -1.64% | 1.35% | -1.03% | -6.74% | 3.56% | -1.28% | 1.31% | 4.51% | 1.03% | -1.94% | |||
| 2023 | 8.61% | -3.63% | 3.09% | 2.00% | -1.52% | 4.99% | 2.53% | -4.62% | -5.71% | -2.63% | 8.44% | 5.83% | 17.25% |
| 2022 | -7.87% | -1.81% | 0.00% | -7.57% | -0.33% | -6.50% | 7.54% | -5.61% | -7.80% | 2.68% | 12.03% | -2.45% | -18.17% |
| 2021 | -2.33% | 1.53% | 1.60% | 5.00% | 1.06% | 1.02% | 0.35% | 4.64% | -4.93% | 3.87% | -7.11% | 4.48% | 8.67% |
| 2020 | -0.56% | -4.69% | -11.91% | 7.37% | 7.70% | 4.03% | 6.12% | 2.10% | -0.00% | -2.05% | 9.97% | 5.20% | 23.31% |
| 2019 | 5.75% | 3.40% | 3.29% | 4.85% | -1.37% | 6.06% | -2.33% | -0.60% | 0.40% | 1.99% | 1.37% | 3.38% | 29.06% |
| 2018 | 5.13% | -4.48% | 1.07% | -0.49% | 2.29% | -0.94% | 1.54% | 1.52% | 0.08% | -9.98% | 1.57% | -4.38% | -7.69% |
| 2017 | 4.67% | 1.97% | 3.87% | 4.21% | 3.95% | -0.18% | 2.17% | 1.24% | 0.83% | 2.78% | 0.85% | 1.51% | 31.58% |
| 2016 | -5.06% | -0.91% | 6.53% | 0.22% | 1.50% | 0.85% | 4.61% | -1.30% | 1.12% | -4.12% | -3.24% | -0.03% | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 0.10% | 6.12% | -1.23% | 3.64% | 0.92% | -2.84% | -0.09% | -6.53% | -1.93% | -3.73% | 2.04% | -2.21% | -6.19% |
| 2014 | -3.75% | 7.03% | -1.50% | -0.08% | 1.37% | 0.16% | -4.12% | 0.08% | -3.38% | -1.54% | 1.82% | -13.35% | -17.09% |
| 2013 | 4.85% | -2.02% | -0.09% | 3.52% | -1.11% | -3.12% | 6.17% | -2.70% | 7.58% | 3.60% | 1.28% | 0.12% | 18.86% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of STITX is 4, indicating that it is in the bottom 4% 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 SGA International Growth Fund (STITX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund granted a 0.21% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.44 | $0.83 | $2.07 | $3.39 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.23 | $1.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.21% | 0.32% | 5.28% | 7.65% | 19.31% | 31.59% | 0.30% | 0.12% | 0.41% | 0.70% | 2.35% | 9.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus SGA International 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.83 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $2.07 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2013 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.17 |
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 SGA International 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 International Growth Fund was 70.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2850 trading sessions.
The current Virtus SGA International Growth Fund drawdown is 10.80%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -70.75% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2850 | Jul 6, 2020 | 3188 |
| -57.79% | Jul 21, 1998 | 1176 | Mar 12, 2003 | 781 | Apr 19, 2006 | 1957 |
| -31.89% | Sep 3, 2021 | 267 | Sep 26, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -21.54% | Oct 6, 1997 | 71 | Jan 12, 1998 | 133 | Jul 16, 1998 | 204 |
| -15.26% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 101 | Nov 6, 2006 | 125 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus SGA International Growth Fund volatility is 3.75%, 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.