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Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund Class A VAESX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return$16.31  /  +0.31%
  • Fund Size$271.5M
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio1.700%
  • Net Expense Ratio1.720%
  • Fee Level: DistributionHigh
  • Share Class TypeFront Load
  • Morningstar CategoryDiversified Emerging Markets
  • Equity Style Box (Funds)Mid Blend
  • Minimum Initial Investment$2,500
  • Investment StatusOpen
  • TTM Yield2.35%
  • Turnover Ratio34%
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Morningstar’s Analysis VAESX

Will VAESX outperform in the future?

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    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VAESX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

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    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VAESX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

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Summary

Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap A holds a quantitatively derived Negative Morningstar Medalist Rating. The rating indicates the model sees limited potential for the strategy to outperform peers on a risk-adjusted basis over a full market cycle.

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Portfolio Holdings VAESX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings42.7
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