- ISIN
- US92828N1972
- CUSIP
- 92828N197
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
VKSIX Performance Chart
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (VKSIX) is down 6.6% since the beginning of the year. VKSIX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VKSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $998.
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Returns By Period
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (VKSIX) has returned -6.56% so far this year and -9.43% over the past 12 months.
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- -0.71%
- 1M
- -2.22%
- YTD
- -6.56%
- 6M
- -7.63%
- 1Y
- -9.43%
- 3Y*
- 3.69%
- 5Y*
- -0.04%
- 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%
VKSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 22, 2018, VKSIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VKSIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.02% | -0.15% | -8.32% | 3.93% | -3.99% | 0.28% | -6.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.09% | -2.65% | -4.62% | -2.75% | 4.82% | 1.40% | 3.01% | -1.96% | -0.39% | -2.55% | -0.86% | -1.49% | -4.36% |
| 2024 | -2.68% | 6.87% | 3.29% | -6.87% | 2.89% | -0.88% | 5.03% | 1.55% | 3.64% | -2.28% | 6.60% | -7.17% | 9.07% |
| 2023 | 10.52% | -1.50% | -0.79% | -1.04% | -1.79% | 9.96% | 2.81% | -2.45% | -4.51% | -6.34% | 8.75% | 9.81% | 23.61% |
| 2022 | -10.68% | -3.21% | 1.28% | -8.11% | -2.13% | -7.93% | 10.42% | -6.92% | -7.51% | 9.50% | 7.14% | -5.79% | -23.83% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | 4.96% | 3.74% | 5.11% | -0.95% | 1.01% | 3.01% | 2.20% | -5.62% | 5.69% | -3.02% | 4.11% | 19.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of -4.27%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2018.
- This fund participated in 113.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.27% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- -4.27%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 92.32%
- Downside Capture
- 113.42%
Expense Ratio
VKSIX has a high expense ratio of 1.02%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VKSIX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% 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 Core Fund (VKSIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VKSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.81 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.41 | -0.49 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.53 | 2.93 | -3.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.14 | 13.52 | -14.67 |
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 Core Fund provided a 0.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 0.37% | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.13% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 1.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core 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 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 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 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
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 Core 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 Core Fund was 35.59%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund drawdown is 17.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.59%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -32.49%Sep 2022 | 10mo 13d | 1y 11mo | 2y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.66%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 27dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.29%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | — | 1y 6moNov 2024 - now |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.64%Sep 2020 | 20d | 19d | 1mo 9dSep 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VKSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.59% | -56.78% | +21.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.70% | -9.10% | -7.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.29% | -18.90% | -1.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.49% | -25.43% | -7.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.61% | -0.74% | -16.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.87% | -10.72% | +1.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.74% | 1.97% | +5.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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