Royce Value Trust Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About RVT

What does RVT invest in?

Royce Value Trust Inc. operates as a closed-end investment trust focused on equities, managed by Royce & Associates, LLC. It primarily allocates its capital to publicly traded companies within the United States. The trust strategically diversifies its holdings across numerous economic sectors, specifically seeking out value-focused stocks from businesses categorized as small-cap and micro-cap. To assess its portfolio's effectiveness, the fund's returns are measured against the Russell 2000 Index. Royce Value Trust Inc. was established on July 1, 1986, and maintains its legal residence in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of RVT?

Royce Value Trust Inc. (RVT) charges an expense ratio of 1.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RVT?

Royce Value Trust Inc. (RVT) manages $2.15B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is RVT actively managed or an index fund?

RVT is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (RVT's is 1.07%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was RVT launched?

Royce Value Trust Inc. (RVT) launched in November 1986 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has RVT performed?

RVT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.