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Virtus NFJ International Value Fund
mutual fund
AFJAX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.36
+0.09
+0.49%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Value Equity
share class
AFJAX (Mutual Fund)
Virtus NFJ International Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.36
+0.09
+0.49%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Value Equity
share class
AFJAX (Mutual Fund)
Virtus NFJ International Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.36
+0.09
+0.49%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Value Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-1.7%
1 yr return
-0.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-4.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.1%
Net Assets
$66.7 M
Holdings in Top 10
40.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$18.3
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.35%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.50%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$100
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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AFJAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.38%
- Dividend Yield 5.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVirtus NFJ International Value Fund
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Fund Family NameAllianz Funds
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Inception DateDec 19, 2013
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerR. McKinney
Fund Description
The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. The fund normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in emerging market securities and may invest a portion of its assets in equity securities of companies located in China. The fund may also achieve its exposure to non-U.S. equity securities through investing in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate-related investments. The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe have attractive valuation and fundamental strength. The portfolio managers partition the fund’s selection universe by industry and then identify what they believe to be the most attractively valued securities in each industry to determine potential holdings for the fund representing a broad range of industry groups. The portfolio managers use initial parameters and quantitative tools to narrow the fund’s selection universe and also review and consider fundamental changes. After narrowing the universe through a combination of qualitative analysis and fundamental research, the portfolio managers select securities for the fund.
AFJAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AFJAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.7% | -17.5% | 16.2% | 88.04% |
| 1 Yr | -0.2% | -16.8% | 17.7% | 86.71% |
| 3 Yr | -4.0%* | -4.7% | 76.6% | 99.67% |
| 5 Yr | 1.1%* | -0.5% | 43.5% | 97.51% |
| 10 Yr | 0.6%* | -0.1% | 22.5% | 99.45% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AFJAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.6% | 1.0% | 26.9% | 84.97% |
| 2022 | -20.9% | -27.8% | 166.1% | 95.74% |
| 2021 | 7.7% | -66.6% | 64.4% | 50.00% |
| 2020 | 6.8% | -17.0% | 17.3% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 18.6% | 4.4% | 31.6% | 12.19% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AFJAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.7% | -17.5% | 16.2% | 88.04% |
| 1 Yr | -0.2% | -16.8% | 17.7% | 86.71% |
| 3 Yr | -4.0%* | -4.7% | 76.6% | 99.67% |
| 5 Yr | 1.1%* | -0.5% | 43.5% | 97.51% |
| 10 Yr | 0.6%* | -0.1% | 22.5% | 99.45% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AFJAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.3% | 7.4% | 31.0% | 95.42% |
| 2022 | -19.3% | -19.9% | 344.3% | 99.67% |
| 2021 | 9.9% | -0.2% | 75.3% | 73.33% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | -11.8% | 18.9% | 3.14% |
| 2019 | 21.6% | 11.2% | 32.1% | 15.77% |
NAV & Total Return History
AFJAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AFJAX | Category Low | Category High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 66.7 M | 3.42 M | 46.7 B | 95.44% |
| Number of Holdings | 60 | 2 | 2488 | 80.46% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 28.8 M | 628 K | 14.6 B | 87.62% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 40.30% | 6.2% | 100.0% | 10.78% |
Top 10 Holdings
- JD.com Inc 5.49%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 5.47%
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd 4.64%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.17%
- Standard Chartered PLC 4.08%
- MonotaRO Co Ltd 3.67%
- NextEra Energy Inc 3.35%
- Vale SA 3.15%
- Euronext NV 3.14%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 3.13%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.78% | 6.62% | 104.54% | 2.28% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.92% | 0.00% | 3.92% | 29.32% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.10% | 29.32% | 84.69% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 99.35% |
| Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.78% | 100.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.21% | 99.35% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 24.16% | 0.00% | 24.16% | 1.32% |
| Financial Services | 19.01% | 0.00% | 42.76% | 60.20% |
| Industrials | 10.96% | 1.03% | 36.79% | 75.99% |
| Real Estate | 9.36% | 0.00% | 17.06% | 1.97% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.07% | 0.00% | 27.46% | 61.18% |
| Basic Materials | 7.41% | 0.00% | 30.76% | 60.20% |
| Utilities | 5.14% | 0.00% | 27.46% | 25.99% |
| Energy | 4.76% | 0.00% | 26.59% | 79.61% |
| Healthcare | 4.10% | 0.00% | 23.28% | 95.07% |
| Communication Services | 3.58% | 0.29% | 22.75% | 84.21% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.44% | 0.00% | 31.84% | 89.14% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 87.77% | 0.00% | 99.66% | 74.59% |
| US | 13.01% | 0.00% | 100.40% | 16.29% |
AFJAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AFJAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.35% | 0.01% | 5.99% | 23.45% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 31.70% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 65.75% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.47% | 62.65% |
Sales Fees
| AFJAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.50% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 71.79% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| AFJAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| AFJAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 2.00% | 158.16% | 88.89% |
AFJAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AFJAX | Category Low | Category High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% | 0.00% | 13.19% | 94.12% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AFJAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AFJAX | Category Low | Category High | AFJAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.38% | 0.18% | 7.85% | 88.04% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AFJAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.254 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.162 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.247 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2022 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.174 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2021 | $0.199 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2021 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.129 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2020 | $0.166 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2020 | $0.113 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.151 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.178 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2018 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.191 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2017 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2016 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2016 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $0.189 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2014 | $0.275 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2014 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $0.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2013 | $0.173 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2013 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2012 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2012 | $0.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2011 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2011 | $0.218 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2011 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2010 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2010 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2009 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2009 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2009 | $0.138 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2009 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.506 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2008 | $0.211 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2008 | $0.201 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2008 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.530 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $0.540 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $0.500 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2007 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2007 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2007 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2006 | $0.219 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2006 | $0.055 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2006 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2006 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2006 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2005 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2005 | $0.136 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 22, 2005 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
AFJAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
R. McKinney
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 22, 2006
15.53
15.5%
Mr. McKinney is a portfolio manager, an analyst and a managing director with Allianz Global Investors. As a member of the Value Equity US Team, he is the product team co-lead for the Dividend Value investment strategy. Before joining the firm in 2006, he was an equity analyst covering the energy sector for Evergreen Investments, an investment-banking analyst at Alex. Brown & Sons, a vice president in equity research at Merrill Lynch and an equity analyst at Morgan Stanley. Mr. McKinney has a B.A. in economics from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania. He is a CFA charterholder.
Thomas Oliver
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 22, 2006
15.53
15.5%
Thomas Oliver is a managing director and senior portfolio manager/analyst at NFJ Investment Group. He serves as a co-lead portfolio manager of the NFJ Dividend Value, NFJ Large Cap Value and NFJ All Cap Value strategies. Prior to joining NFJ in 2005, Mr. Oliver was a manager of corporate reporting at Perot Systems and an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Oliver earned a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and has his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. He began his career in the investment industry in 1995.
Paul Magnuson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 15, 2008
13.72
13.7%
Paul Magnuson is a managing director and senior portfolio manager/analyst at NFJ Investment Group. He serves as a co-lead portfolio manager of the NFJ Mid Cap Value and NFJ Small Cap Value strategies. In 2010, he was nominated for Domestic-Stock Fund Manager of the Year by Morningstar. Prior to joining NFJ in 1992, Mr. Magnuson was a quantitative analyst in the trust investment department at NationsBank. Mr. Magnuson earned a B.B.A. in finance from the University of Nebraska.
John Mowrey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 01, 2013
9.17
9.2%
John Mowrey is an executive managing director, senior portfolio manager/analyst, and chief investment officer of NFJ Investment Group, responsible for the overall investment policy for all value equity portfolios, hiring new talent, and building out the team’s investment capabilities. He serves as co-lead portfolio manager for the NFJ Mid Cap Value, NFJ Small Cap Value, NFJ Emerging Markets Value, and NFJ Infrastructure Income strategies. Mr. Mowrey joined NFJ in 2007 and has been quoted and featured in a number of national publications, including Barron’s, Kiplinger and MarketWatch, and has been a featured guest on CNBC. He earned a B.A. in political science from Rhodes College and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder.
J. Garth Reilly
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 02, 2018
4.08
4.1%
J. Garth Reilly is a managing director and senior portfolio manager/analyst at NFJ Investment Group. He serves as a co-lead portfolio manager/analyst of the NFJ Emerging Markets Value, NFJ International Value, and NFJ Infrastructure Income strategies. Prior to joining NFJ in 2005, he was an intern at Luther King Capital Management and Citigroup Alternative Investments. Mr. Reilly earned a B.A. in political economy from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 29.68 | 7.74 | 0.54 |
