- ISIN
- US92837F2763
- CUSIP
- 92837F276
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Jan 30, 1995
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
STITX Performance Chart
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund (STITX) is down 4.3% since the beginning of the year. STITX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of STITX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,338.
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Returns By Period
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund (STITX) has returned -4.29% so far this year and -2.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, STITX has returned 10.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- -0.37%
- YTD
- -4.29%
- 6M
- -4.79%
- 1Y
- -2.72%
- 3Y*
- 11.83%
- 5Y*
- 5.99%
- 10Y*
- 10.43%
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%
STITX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1996, STITX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +33.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, STITX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +79.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -24.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.31% | -0.40% | -8.54% | 5.55% | 2.21% | -1.31% | -4.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.26% | 1.35% | -4.40% | 3.21% | 4.19% | 1.38% | -3.35% | 0.67% | 0.53% | 0.79% | -0.26% | 0.31% | 9.66% |
| 2024 | -1.64% | 1.35% | -1.03% | -6.74% | 3.56% | -1.28% | 1.31% | 4.51% | 1.03% | -5.60% | 1.83% | 33.63% | 29.27% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -3.63% | 3.09% | 2.00% | -1.52% | 4.99% | 2.53% | -4.62% | -5.71% | -2.63% | 8.44% | 5.84% | 17.26% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.10%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1996.
- This fund participated in 91.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.10%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- 84.42%
- Downside Capture
- 91.93%
Expense Ratio
STITX has a high expense ratio of 1.08%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
STITX 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 International Growth Fund (STITX) 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.
| STITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.37 | -0.40 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.23 | 2.78 | -3.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.64 | 12.44 | -13.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund provided a 0.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.03 | $0.09 | $4.19 | $0.03 | $0.44 | $0.83 | $2.07 | $3.39 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.98 |
Dividend yield | 0.36% | 1.17% | 59.54% | 0.33% | 5.28% | 7.65% | 19.31% | 31.59% | 0.30% | 0.12% | 0.47% | 10.60% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.18 | $4.19 |
| 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 |
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 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 65.63%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2039 trading sessions.
The current Virtus SGA International Growth Fund drawdown is 21.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.63%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 1mo | 9y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2017 |
2003 bear market2003 | -45.14%Mar 2003 | 2y 8mo | 1y 8mo | 4y 5moJul 2000 - Dec 2004 |
Bear market2022 | -31.89%Sep 2022 | 1y 23d | 2y 2mo | 3y 3moSep 2021 - Dec 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -31.36%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | — | 1y 6moDec 2024 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -30.19%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 5mo 17dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| STITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.63% | -56.78% | -8.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.76% | -9.10% | -5.66% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.36% | -18.90% | -12.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.89% | -25.43% | -6.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.89% | -33.92% | +2.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.84% | -1.80% | -20.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.04% | -10.71% | -3.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.31% | 2.03% | +3.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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