- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Aug 2, 2021
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VKSFX Performance Chart
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (VKSFX) is down 2.2% since the beginning of the year. VKSFX is currently trading at $10 per share.
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Returns By Period
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (VKSFX) has returned -2.19% so far this year and -4.17% over the past 12 months.
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -1.41%
- YTD
- -2.19%
- 6M
- -2.84%
- 1Y
- -4.17%
- 3Y*
- 5.61%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
VKSFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 4, 2021, VKSFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 44.5 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VKSFX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.19% | 0.67% | -7.22% | 4.00% | -3.45% | 0.10% | -2.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | -2.89% | -4.32% | -2.11% | 4.82% | 0.68% | 2.33% | 0.47% | -3.12% | -3.12% | 1.71% | -0.56% | -3.61% |
| 2024 | -1.47% | 7.04% | 1.00% | -7.50% | 5.02% | -0.41% | 5.71% | -0.29% | 2.42% | -0.38% | 7.31% | -7.30% | 10.24% |
| 2023 | 10.13% | -2.11% | -3.28% | -1.05% | -3.91% | 8.37% | 4.43% | -2.29% | -5.12% | -5.40% | 9.43% | 8.59% | 16.94% |
| 2022 | -8.61% | -3.07% | -0.55% | -5.27% | 0.81% | -6.78% | 9.25% | -3.61% | -9.13% | 9.54% | 3.53% | -6.50% | -20.43% |
| 2021 | 0.90% | -4.37% | 3.63% | -2.50% | 6.69% | 4.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -8.99%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 05, 2021.
- This fund participated in 111.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -8.99% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.67, 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
- -8.99%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 66.13%
- Downside Capture
- 111.59%
Expense Ratio
VKSFX has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VKSFX 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 KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (VKSFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VKSFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.22 | 2.24 | -2.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | 3.07 | -3.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.41 | -0.43 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.28 | 2.93 | -3.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.56 | 13.52 | -14.08 |
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 KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.24% | 0.23% | 0.54% | 0.70% | 0.46% | 0.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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 KAR Small-Mid Cap Value 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 Value Fund was 25.46%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 448 trading sessions.
The current Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund drawdown is 13.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -25.46%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 9mo | 2y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.84%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | — | 1y 6moNov 2024 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.22%Dec 2021 | 14d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 18dNov 2021 - Jan 2022 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.83%Aug 2024 | 21d | 1mo 13d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.21%Sep 2021 | 27d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 1dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VKSFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.46% | -56.78% | +31.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.36% | -9.10% | -2.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.84% | -18.90% | -1.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.23% | -0.74% | -12.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.66% | -10.72% | +0.06% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.58% | 1.97% | +3.61% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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