Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
-2.1%
1 yr return
-9.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
-0.6%
Net Assets
$6.02 M
Holdings in Top 10
44.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.05%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$100,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VIKSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -2.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.79%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameVirtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameVirtus Funds
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Inception DateDec 08, 2020
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassI
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJulie Biel
Fund Description
The fund pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small and medium market capitalization sectors while seeking to incur less risk than the small- and mid-cap growth markets. The fund invests in a select group of small and mid capitalization companies believed by the subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a sustainable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk and to be able to grow over market cycles. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small- and mid-market capitalization companies. As of the date of this Prospectus, the fund’s subadviser considers small- and mid-market capitalization companies for this purpose to be those companies that, at the time of initial purchase, have
market capitalizations generally within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500TM Growth Index on a rolling three-year basis. On this basis, as of September 30, 2025, the market capitalization range of companies included in the Russell 2500TM Growth Index over the past three years was $93,600 to $56.5 billion. Generally, the fund invests in approximately 20 to 35 securities at any given time.
VIKSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VIKSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.1% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 90.51% |
| 1 Yr | -9.2% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 97.47% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 95.76% |
| 5 Yr | -0.6%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 88.55% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 3.6% | 51.6% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VIKSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -8.3% | -46.8% | 36.1% | 64.98% |
| 2024 | 12.4% | -16.5% | 83.2% | 37.97% |
| 2023 | 18.9% | -27.7% | 68.0% | 52.12% |
| 2022 | -22.5% | -85.6% | 52.8% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -74.9% | 238.3% | 32.17% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VIKSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.1% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 90.51% |
| 1 Yr | -9.2% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 97.47% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 95.76% |
| 5 Yr | -0.6%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 88.55% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 3.6% | 51.6% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VIKSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -8.3% | -20.1% | 39.3% | 95.36% |
| 2024 | 12.4% | -2.3% | 88.8% | 64.77% |
| 2023 | 18.9% | -26.1% | 68.0% | 62.71% |
| 2022 | -22.5% | -67.0% | 56.8% | 18.12% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -23.5% | 342.2% | 85.43% |
NAV & Total Return History
VIKSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VIKSX | Category Low | Category High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.02 M | 4.86 M | 89.9 B | 99.37% |
| Number of Holdings | 28 | 17 | 3393 | 97.89% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.55 M | 653 K | 13.6 B | 99.37% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 44.03% | 5.7% | 97.9% | 14.56% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Lemaitre Vascular Inc. COM 5.91%
- West Pharmaceutical Services Incorporated COM 4.92%
- Heico Corp CL A 4.92%
- Teledyne Technologies Inc COM 4.86%
- Healthequity Inc COM 4.31%
- UL Solutions Inc. CLASS A COM SHS 3.94%
- Aaon Inc COM PAR $0.004 3.93%
- Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc. COM 3.84%
- Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. COM 3.78%
- Advanced Drainage System Inc COM 3.61%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 93.88% | 49.15% | 114.03% | 45.36% |
| Cash | 6.12% | 0.00% | 50.67% | 54.64% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.48% | 63.71% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.18% | 14.15% | 66.46% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 53.80% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.74% | 56.54% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 31.68% | 0.04% | 62.17% | 51.90% |
| Industrials | 22.56% | 0.00% | 38.23% | 6.75% |
| Healthcare | 21.79% | 0.00% | 37.06% | 18.35% |
| Financial Services | 11.45% | 0.00% | 43.01% | 26.58% |
| Communication Services | 4.47% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 22.15% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 4.19% | 0.00% | 57.41% | 96.41% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.86% | 0.00% | 16.40% | 21.94% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.94% | 64.98% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.28% | 92.62% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 62.10% | 84.39% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.25% | 90.51% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 93.88% | 46.79% | 114.03% | 41.77% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.97% | 88.40% |
VIKSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VIKSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% | 0.01% | 6.54% | 5.27% |
| Management Fee | 0.75% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 63.08% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 65.16% |
Sales Fees
| VIKSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VIKSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VIKSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 250.31% | 17.20% |
VIKSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VIKSX | Category Low | Category High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.43% | 91.14% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VIKSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VIKSX | Category Low | Category High | VIKSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.79% | -2.24% | 2.75% | 69.57% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VIKSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
VIKSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Julie Biel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 08, 2020
1.48
1.5%
Before joining Kayne Anderson Rudnick in 2013, Ms. Biel worked at Imperial Capital as an Equity Research Associate. Prior to business school, Ms. Biel was an Equity Research Associate at Merrill Lynch. She has approximately 11 years of equity research experience. Ms. Biel earned a B.A., in Economics and Psychology from New York University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Ms. Biel is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder.
Chris Wright
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2022
0.17
0.2%
Before joining Kayne Anderson Rudnick in 2012, Mr. Wright worked at Alvarez & Marsalas a Senior Associate in Turnarounds and Restructuring and at HoulihanLokeyHoward & Zukinas an Associate in the Investment Banking Financial Institutions Group. He has approximately seven years of equity research experience. Mr. Wright earned a B.S.E., concentration in Finance, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles where he was selected for the Student Investment Fund. Mr. Wright is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 36.3 | 9.62 | 11.76 |