- ISIN
- US92835M6957
- CUSIP
- 92835M695
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Sep 8, 2015
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
VLPIX Performance Chart
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund (VLPIX) is up 21.1% since the beginning of the year. VLPIX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VLPIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,727.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund (VLPIX) has returned 21.09% so far this year and 25.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VLPIX has returned 12.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- -5.70%
- YTD
- 21.09%
- 6M
- 22.50%
- 1Y
- 25.55%
- 3Y*
- 26.16%
- 5Y*
- 22.22%
- 10Y*
- 12.12%
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%
VLPIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 11, 2015, VLPIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +33.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -37.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VLPIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -20.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.18% | 10.65% | 2.70% | 3.04% | -4.23% | 0.75% | 21.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.90% | 0.41% | 0.18% | -5.45% | 1.06% | 2.59% | -1.02% | 1.16% | 2.35% | -4.74% | 5.85% | -1.29% | 3.49% |
| 2024 | -0.33% | 3.83% | 7.93% | -0.84% | 2.43% | 3.56% | 3.72% | 3.93% | 0.60% | 4.19% | 13.45% | -6.07% | 41.45% |
| 2023 | 4.30% | -3.26% | -1.87% | 0.12% | -5.59% | 7.67% | 5.95% | 0.17% | 0.34% | -0.92% | 6.46% | -1.07% | 11.99% |
| 2022 | 7.28% | 7.42% | 8.59% | -1.68% | 6.64% | -13.07% | 12.51% | 3.32% | -8.16% | 11.56% | 3.36% | -6.84% | 30.81% |
| 2021 | 5.08% | 6.50% | 5.96% | 5.51% | 6.83% | 5.19% | -4.36% | -0.60% | 6.27% | 6.90% | -6.72% | 2.21% | 44.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.13%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.37 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 11, 2015.
- This fund participated in 94.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.37 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
- 1.13%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.37
- Upside Capture
- 84.98%
- Downside Capture
- 94.38%
Expense Ratio
VLPIX has a high expense ratio of 1.17%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VLPIX ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund (VLPIX) 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.
| VLPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.94 | 2.78 | +1.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.11 | 12.44 | -2.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund provided a 8.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.51 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.51 | $1.50 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 8.09% | 9.63% | 2.61% | 3.32% | 3.01% | 3.66% | 5.40% | 4.28% | 4.04% | 2.81% | 2.50% | 0.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy 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 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $1.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 |
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 Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy 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 Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund was 64.56%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 390 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund drawdown is 5.80%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -64.56%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 1y 6mo | 3y 1moAug 2018 - Oct 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.70%Feb 2016 | 4mo 2d | 7mo | 11mo 2dOct 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -21.26%Jul 2022 | 28d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 18dJun 2022 - Aug 2022 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.54%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | 9mo 25d | 1y 6dJan 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2018 correction2018 | -17.09%Mar 2018 | 1y 1mo | 4mo | 1y 5moFeb 2017 - Jul 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VLPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.56% | -56.78% | -7.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.65% | -9.10% | +2.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.54% | -18.90% | +1.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.26% | -25.43% | +4.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.56% | -33.92% | -30.64% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.80% | -1.80% | -4.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.63% | -10.71% | +0.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.59% | 2.03% | +0.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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