Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund (VIISX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of non-U.S. small- and mid-capitalization companies. The advisor intends to diversify its investments among countries and normally to have represented in the portfolio business activities of a number of different countries. Equity securities in which the fund invests include common stocks, preferred stocks and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92828W8257 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92828W825 |
| Issuer | Virtus |
| Inception Date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Category | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VIISX has a high expense ratio of 1.19%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap 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 KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund had a return of 7.17% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.60% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund had an annualized return of 7.21%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.17% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | -3.12% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 4.98% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 21.60% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.21% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.21% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VIISX, 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 | -2.63% | 0.06% | 1.57% | -1.66% | 7.25% | -3.77% | 6.26% | 2.97% | 2.54% | -4.90% | 7.17% | ||
| 2023 | 10.78% | -2.90% | 0.44% | 3.59% | -4.07% | 5.30% | 4.38% | -4.03% | -5.20% | -5.61% | 11.49% | 8.29% | 22.36% |
| 2022 | -8.93% | -9.22% | -3.26% | -8.23% | -1.08% | -9.19% | 5.29% | -7.19% | -13.72% | 4.77% | 13.88% | -0.47% | -33.98% |
| 2021 | -3.21% | 1.72% | 2.00% | 5.83% | -0.04% | 1.21% | 2.15% | 2.80% | -5.90% | 2.53% | -4.83% | 1.42% | 5.15% |
| 2020 | -2.15% | -6.23% | -18.83% | 9.45% | 10.70% | 1.69% | 4.35% | 7.46% | -1.74% | -1.71% | 12.00% | 11.76% | 24.38% |
| 2019 | 7.23% | 3.25% | 1.10% | 3.23% | -3.47% | 2.65% | -1.03% | -2.61% | 1.43% | 4.35% | 3.26% | 5.82% | 27.62% |
| 2018 | 6.76% | -1.64% | 0.46% | 1.37% | 0.62% | 0.28% | -0.39% | -1.24% | -1.93% | -7.19% | 0.75% | -4.26% | -6.81% |
| 2017 | 4.49% | 2.19% | 2.00% | 2.45% | 6.69% | -0.36% | 2.83% | 0.44% | 1.50% | -0.43% | 0.99% | 2.76% | 28.48% |
| 2016 | -8.15% | 1.56% | 10.28% | 4.70% | -2.25% | 0.91% | 5.95% | 2.33% | 2.27% | -0.77% | 0.62% | 2.90% | 21.04% |
| 2015 | 1.20% | 5.09% | -1.05% | 5.38% | -0.31% | -1.40% | -4.17% | -6.90% | -3.88% | 5.97% | -1.56% | 1.69% | -0.84% |
| 2014 | -0.82% | 4.43% | 1.87% | 0.99% | 0.35% | 1.92% | -0.62% | 0.14% | -4.58% | -1.53% | -2.51% | -2.43% | -3.08% |
| 2013 | 7.27% | 0.88% | 3.23% | 3.97% | 0.41% | -3.43% | 5.91% | -0.88% | 6.19% | 2.95% | -0.15% | 0.63% | 29.88% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VIISX is 23, indicating that it is in the bottom 23% 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 KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund (VIISX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.22 | $0.38 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.36 | $0.15 | $0.42 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.35% | 0.95% | 1.99% | 0.72% | 0.86% | 2.75% | 1.37% | 3.64% | 1.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap 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 | $0.00 | |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.38 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.14 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.36 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.42 |
| 2013 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.17 |
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 KAR International Small-Mid Cap 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 KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund was 50.31%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund drawdown is 20.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.31% | Sep 3, 2021 | 279 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -37.3% | Jan 22, 2020 | 43 | Mar 23, 2020 | 102 | Aug 17, 2020 | 145 |
| -22.74% | May 18, 2015 | 172 | Jan 21, 2016 | 139 | Aug 9, 2016 | 311 |
| -17.73% | Jun 14, 2018 | 134 | Dec 24, 2018 | 233 | Nov 26, 2019 | 367 |
| -14.23% | Jul 30, 2014 | 111 | Jan 6, 2015 | 90 | May 15, 2015 | 201 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund volatility is 3.28%, 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.