What does Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund do?

Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VIESX's market cap?

Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) has a market capitalization of approximately $317.5 million, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VIESX pay a dividend?

Yes — Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.71%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VIESX

Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$16.83$0.04−0.24%

Market cap$317.54M·Market closed·Jul 23 12:07 PM UTC

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$16.83−$0.04 (−0.24%)today

−8.03%CAGR −1.66%

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Dec 20, 2013Jul 23, 2021 → Jul 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 23, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)2.71%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.46

Dividend Growth (5Y)+17.5%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.457

Ex-Dividend DateDec 16

Payment DateDec 16

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About Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

Under typical conditions, this fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its portfolio to shares and other equity-linked investments issued by smaller companies operating in developing global economies. The fund's subadviser classifies small-capitalization firms as those with a market valuation below $8 billion at the time of their initial acquisition. These emerging market nations generally include all countries worldwide, with the exception of the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the majority of Western European countries.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: www.virtus.com/products/kar-emerging-markets-small-cap#shareclass.I/period.quarterly

Peers

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GSXIX

abrdn U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

Cap

$406.0M

NOLCX

Northern Large Cap Core

Cap

$361.0M

EDD

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.

Cap

$380.9M

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Frequently Asked Questions About VIESX

What does Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund do?: Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VIESX's market cap?: Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) has a market capitalization of approximately $317.5 million, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VIESX pay a dividend?: Yes — Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.71%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.