Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund A (PKSAX)
45.88
+0.76
(+1.68%)
USD |
Jun 09 2026
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Key Stats
| Net Expense Ratio | Total Assets Under Management | Weighted Average Dividend Yield | Turnover Ratio (Generic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.29% | 1.769B | 1.43% | 13.00% |
| 1 Year Fund Level Flows | 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) | Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) | Max Drawdown (Since Inception) |
| -423.67M | 5.06% |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks a long-term capital appreciation, with dividend income a secondary consideration. Under normal circumstances, the fund primarily invests in common stocks of small market capitalization companies that the Subadviser believed to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices deems attractive. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | Small Cap Core |
| Broad Asset Class | US Equity |
| Broad Category | Equity |
| Global Peer Group | Equity US Sm&Mid Cap |
| Peer Group | Small-Cap Growth Funds |
| Global Macro | Equity North America |
| US Macro | Small-Cap Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Small-Cap Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Virtus |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^SPXTR | 100.0% |
Net Fund Flows Versus Peer Group
1 Month
% Rank:
89
-228.22M
Peer Group Low
324.86M
Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank:
85
-423.67M
-2.473B
Peer Group Low
2.782B
Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank:
86
-1.034B
Peer Group Low
1.725B
Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank:
75
-5.902B
Peer Group Low
4.129B
Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank:
89
-1.528B
Peer Group Low
3.434B
Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank:
76
-6.533B
Peer Group Low
4.316B
Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank:
85
-1.107B
Peer Group Low
2.683B
Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank:
53
-12.26B
Peer Group Low
4.826B
Peer Group High
Date Unavailable
Risk
Performance Versus Peer Group
Annual Total Returns Versus Peers
As of June 10, 2026.
Asset Allocation
As of March 31, 2026.
| Type | % Net |
|---|---|
| Cash | 0.86% |
| Stock | 94.80% |
| Bond | 1.28% |
| Convertible | 0.00% |
| Preferred | 0.00% |
| Other | 3.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | % Weight | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 6.41% | 186.16 | -3.64% |
| The Toro Co. | 6.16% | 91.25 | -0.73% |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | 5.94% | 313.62 | -1.94% |
| Primerica, Inc. | 5.93% | 276.36 | 1.68% |
| Acushnet Holdings Corp. | 5.52% | 94.46 | 0.19% |
| FTI Consulting, Inc. | 5.24% | 160.23 | 0.19% |
| RBC Bearings, Inc. | 5.18% | 576.74 | -2.65% |
| Landstar System, Inc. | 4.21% | 218.96 | -2.01% |
| Installed Building Products, Inc. | 4.12% | 195.46 | -5.13% |
| Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | 3.80% | 127.58 | 0.18% |
Fees & Availability
| Fees | |
| Actual 12B-1 Fee | 0.25% |
| Actual Management Fee | 0.75% |
| Administration Fee | 185.3K% |
| Maximum Front Load | 5.50% |
| Maximum Deferred Load | -- |
| Maximum Redemption Fee | 0.00% |
| General Availability | |
| Available for Insurance Product | No |
| Available for RRSP | No |
| Purchase Details | |
| Open to New Investors | No |
| Minimum Initial Investment | 2500.00 None |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | 100.00 None |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks a long-term capital appreciation, with dividend income a secondary consideration. Under normal circumstances, the fund primarily invests in common stocks of small market capitalization companies that the Subadviser believed to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices deems attractive. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | Small Cap Core |
| Broad Asset Class | US Equity |
| Broad Category | Equity |
| Global Peer Group | Equity US Sm&Mid Cap |
| Peer Group | Small-Cap Growth Funds |
| Global Macro | Equity North America |
| US Macro | Small-Cap Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Small-Cap Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Virtus |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^SPXTR | 100.0% |
Fundamentals
| General | |
| Distribution Yield | -- |
| Dividend Yield TTM (6-8-26) | 0.47% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| 7-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| Number of Holdings | 28 |
| Stock | |
| Weighted Average PE Ratio | 26.04 |
| Weighted Average Price to Sales Ratio | 3.177 |
| Weighted Average Price to Book Ratio | 5.425 |
| Weighted Median ROE | 23.17% |
| Weighted Median ROA | 10.31% |
| ROI (TTM) | 17.96% |
| Return on Investment (TTM) | 17.96% |
| Earning Yield | 0.0468 |
| LT Debt / Shareholders Equity | 0.4431 |
| Number of Equity Holdings | 26 |
As of March 31, 2026
Growth Metrics
| EPS Growth (1Y) | 9.97% |
| EPS Growth (3Y) | 6.94% |
| EPS Growth (5Y) | 13.84% |
| Sales Growth (1Y) | 5.51% |
| Sales Growth (3Y) | 4.84% |
| Sales Growth (5Y) | 9.34% |
| Sales per Share Growth (1Y) | 11.34% |
| Sales per Share Growth (3Y) | 6.13% |
| Operating Cash Flow - Growth Rate (3Y) | 15.25% |
As of March 31, 2026
Fund Details
Top Portfolio Holders
| Name | % Weight |
|---|---|
| Portfolio A | 5.00% |
| Portfolio B | 3.50% |
| Portfolio C | 2.25% |
Excel Add-In Codes
| Name: =YCI("M:PKSAX", "name") |
| Broad Asset Class: =YCI("M:PKSAX", "broad_asset_class") |
| Broad Category: =YCI("M:PKSAX", "broad_category_group") |
| Prospectus Objective: =YCI("M:PKSAX", "prospectus_objective") |
| To find the codes for any of our securities and financial metrics, see our Complete Excel Reference. |