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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap 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.
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Returns By Period
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (VIKSX) has returned -11.63% so far this year and -15.51% over the past 12 months.
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- -11.37%
- YTD
- -11.63%
- 6M
- -18.41%
- 1Y
- -15.51%
- 3Y*
- 0.48%
- 5Y*
- -1.60%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2020, VIKSX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.01%.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VIKSX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.88% | 0.59% | -11.37% | -11.63% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.23% | -3.73% | -3.52% | -1.96% | 5.05% | 2.54% | -0.27% | 0.71% | -2.38% | -1.90% | -3.50% | -2.48% | -8.33% |
| 2024 | -2.42% | 4.54% | 3.06% | -9.00% | 4.95% | 3.11% | 3.21% | 1.51% | 3.71% | -0.09% | 9.05% | -8.30% | 12.39% |
| 2023 | 8.98% | -2.53% | 0.45% | 2.13% | -2.86% | 6.45% | 1.49% | -0.21% | -3.78% | -7.96% | 9.83% | 7.12% | 18.92% |
| 2022 | -12.71% | -0.00% | 2.55% | -10.98% | -3.61% | -4.71% | 10.39% | -4.82% | -6.27% | 5.41% | 5.49% | -3.36% | -22.54% |
| 2021 | -1.96% | 0.90% | -3.16% | 8.27% | -0.94% | 2.19% | 3.63% | 0.09% | -3.77% | 5.22% | -7.09% | 2.86% | 5.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -10.55%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2020.
- This fund participated in 119.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 68.00% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -10.55% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 and R² of 0.70, 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
- -10.55%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 68.00%
- Downside Capture
- 119.85%
Expense Ratio
VIKSX has a high expense ratio of 1.06%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIKSX ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% 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 KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (VIKSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VIKSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | 0.90 | -1.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.11 | 1.39 | -2.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.87 | 1.21 | -0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.76 | 1.40 | -2.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -2.07 | 6.61 | -8.68 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 KAR Small-Mid Cap 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 KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund was 34.44%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 584 trading sessions.
The current Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 26.02%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.44% | Sep 7, 2021 | 197 | Jun 16, 2022 | 584 | Oct 14, 2024 | 781 |
| -26.02% | Nov 26, 2024 | 334 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -9.98% | Feb 16, 2021 | 13 | Mar 4, 2021 | 36 | Apr 26, 2021 | 49 |
| -8.29% | Apr 27, 2021 | 13 | May 13, 2021 | 26 | Jun 21, 2021 | 39 |
| -3.93% | Jan 11, 2021 | 14 | Jan 29, 2021 | 4 | Feb 4, 2021 | 18 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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