- What does VIISX invest in?
- Typically, this fund commits at least 80% of its total assets to equity instruments issued by smaller and mid-sized companies located beyond U.S. borders. The investment advisor's strategy is to spread its holdings across various international markets, with the portfolio usually featuring business operations from numerous countries. The types of equities it may acquire include common shares, preferred shares, and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). It operates as a non-diversified fund.
- What is the expense ratio of VIISX?
- Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund (VIISX) charges an expense ratio of 1.17%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VIISX?
- Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund (VIISX) manages $1.07B 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 VIISX actively managed or an index fund?
- VIISX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was VIISX launched?
- Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund (VIISX) launched in September 2012 and is managed by the fund issuer.
- How has VIISX performed?
- VIISX'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.
