Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About VQSRX

What does VQSRX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total assets to common stocks issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations. Its primary aim is to generate significant long-term capital appreciation within the small-cap sector, while simultaneously endeavoring to manage risk more conservatively than the overall small-cap value market. The fund's subadviser meticulously chooses a concentrated portfolio of small-cap enterprises, which are believed to be undervalued when compared to their projected future growth prospects.

What is the expense ratio of VQSRX?

Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (VQSRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VQSRX?

Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (VQSRX) manages $595.0M 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 VQSRX actively managed or an index fund?

VQSRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VQSRX launched?

Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (VQSRX) launched in November 2016 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has VQSRX performed?

VQSRX'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.