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Virtus SGA International Growth Fund
mutual fund
STITX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$7.14
+0.03
+0.42%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
STITX (Mutual Fund)
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$7.14
+0.03
+0.42%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
STITX (Mutual Fund)
Virtus SGA International Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$7.14
+0.03
+0.42%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth 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.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-5.5%
1 yr return
-5.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.9%
Net Assets
$78.2 M
Holdings in Top 10
41.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$7.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.32%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 44.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$100,000
IRA
N/A
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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STITX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -5.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.14%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVirtus SGA International Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameVirtus
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Inception DateSep 01, 2015
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassI
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerAlexandra Lee
Fund Description
The fund will invest in securities of issuers located throughout the world. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of issuers organized, headquartered or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S.
As of the date of this prospectus, the fund’s subadviser, Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP (“SGA”), considers an issuer that has at least 50% of its assets or derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the U.S. as doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S. SGA uses an investment process to identify companies that it believes have a high degree of predictability, strong profitability and above average earnings and cash flow growth. SGA selects investments for the fund’s portfolio that it believes have superior long-term earnings prospects and attractive valuation. The fund’s equity investments may include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stocks, and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies of all market capitalizations. The fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries, including emerging markets. From time to time, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the securities of companies in only a few countries or regions. Although the fund seeks investments across a number of sectors, from time to time, the fund may have significant positions in particular sectors.
SGA will sell a portfolio holding when it believes the security’s fundamentals deteriorate, its valuation is no longer attractive, or a better investment opportunity arises.
STITX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STITX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -5.5% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 100.00% |
| 1 Yr | -5.0% | -5.6% | 32.7% | 99.74% |
| 3 Yr | -2.7%* | -11.0% | 6.5% | 57.29% |
| 5 Yr | 3.9%* | -2.8% | 11.1% | 57.59% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.0% | 9.6% | 9.39% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STITX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.9% | -0.4% | 28.6% | 27.89% |
| 2022 | -22.6% | -49.5% | -15.2% | 21.75% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | -22.2% | 19.3% | 56.99% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -3.7% | 85.0% | 98.85% |
| 2019 | -3.7% | -4.0% | 45.1% | 99.68% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STITX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -5.5% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 100.00% |
| 1 Yr | -5.0% | -5.6% | 32.7% | 99.74% |
| 3 Yr | -2.7%* | -11.0% | 6.5% | 57.29% |
| 5 Yr | 3.9%* | -2.8% | 11.1% | 57.59% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.0% | 9.6% | 9.06% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STITX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.3% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 36.58% |
| 2022 | -18.2% | -44.4% | -11.0% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 8.6% | -20.6% | 20.5% | 52.33% |
| 2020 | 23.2% | 7.6% | 97.1% | 46.99% |
| 2019 | 28.6% | 0.5% | 45.3% | 45.08% |
NAV & Total Return History
STITX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| STITX | Category Low | Category High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 78.2 M | 201 K | 133 B | 90.79% |
| Number of Holdings | 34 | 4 | 1806 | 91.58% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 207 M | 70.5 K | 36.7 B | 66.05% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.04% | 10.1% | 99.9% | 19.21% |
Top 10 Holdings
- STERIS PLC 5.34%
- Aon PLC 4.89%
- Novo Nordisk A/S 4.65%
- Alcon Inc 4.06%
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd 4.02%
- HDFC Bank Ltd 4.00%
- AIA Group Ltd 3.90%
- L'Oreal SA 3.56%
- Universal Music Group NV 3.36%
- Infosys Ltd 3.27%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.34% | 86.17% | 119.36% | 87.11% |
| Cash | 2.65% | 0.00% | 19.02% | 38.42% |
| Preferred Stocks | 2.01% | 0.00% | 10.21% | 3.68% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.08% | 3.89% | 55.26% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 44.06% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 43.95% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 27.27% | 1.36% | 29.58% | 3.17% |
| Consumer Defense | 23.80% | 0.00% | 25.77% | 3.69% |
| Financial Services | 17.41% | 0.00% | 38.62% | 19.53% |
| Technology | 15.11% | 1.51% | 38.21% | 73.35% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.34% | 0.00% | 46.28% | 68.34% |
| Basic Materials | 4.14% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 81.27% |
| Industrials | 2.93% | 0.68% | 31.28% | 96.83% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.05% | 71.50% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 68.60% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 82.59% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.13% | 91.82% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 52.25% | 0.00% | 100.02% | 3.16% |
| Non US | 43.09% | 0.00% | 100.55% | 96.58% |
STITX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| STITX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% | 0.01% | 10.12% | 29.63% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 80.79% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.80% | 59.82% |
Sales Fees
| STITX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| STITX 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.
| STITX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 44.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 74.85% |
STITX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| STITX | Category Low | Category High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.02% | 0.00% | 12.70% | 72.30% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| STITX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| STITX | Category Low | Category High | STITX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.14% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 74.47% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| STITX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.232 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.860 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.012 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.441 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.642 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $0.185 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.297 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $1.773 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2019 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2019 | $0.285 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 10, 2019 | $3.063 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.014 | ExtraDividend |
STITX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Alexandra Lee
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 04, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Alexandra is an Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Principal and a member of the Investment Committee. Alexandra has been with the firm since 2004. Prior to joining Sustainable Growth Advisers in March 2004, Alexandra was an Associate Director and an equity analyst at Bear Stearns, where she was responsible for coverage of large cap biotechnology companies and served as a member of the firm’s global healthcare research team. Previously, she was employed at JP Morgan as an equity research analyst, and at the Boston Consulting Group as a management consultant. Alex has an M.D. from Yonsei University in Korea and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Tucker Brown
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 04, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Tucker is an Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Principal and a member of the Investment Committee. Tucker has been with the firm since 2006. Prior to joining Sustainable Growth Advisers, Tucker was a Vice President in the Equity Research Department of Goldman Sachs, where he served as a member of the firm’s U.S. packaged food research team. Previously, Tucker worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, focused on M&A and corporate finance advisory for clients in retail and technology sectors. Tucker began his career as a fund accountant and custody manager at Brown Brothers Harriman &Co. Tucker has a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School.
Gordon Marchand
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 04, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Gordon is a Founding Principal, an Analyst, a Portfolio Manager and a member of the Investment Committee. He is also a member of the Advisory Board. Gordon has been with the firm since 2003. Prior to founding Sustainable Growth Advisers with George Fraise and Rob Rohn, Gordon was an executive officer, a member of the Investment Policy Committee and a member of the Board of Directors at Yeager, Wood & Marshall, Inc. since 1984. He was also the firm’s Chief Operating and Financial Officer. Gordon began his career as a management consultant for Price Waterhouse. He is a CFA® charterholder, a Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Gordon is past Chairman, President and a member of the governing Board of the Investment Adviser Association. Gordon has a B.S. from Georgetown University, an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and completed graduate study at Oxford University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 26.94 | 7.78 | 20.01 |
