Investment objective & strategy
As of Oct. 22, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation .
Strategy. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a significant portion of its assets in a relatively small number of issuers, which may increase risk. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country), including through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). In addition to common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants), the fund may invest in securities issued in initial public offerings (IPOs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs). At times, … The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a significant portion of its assets in a relatively small number of issuers, which may increase risk. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country), including through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). In addition to common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants), the fund may invest in securities issued in initial public offerings (IPOs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs). At times, depending on market conditions, the fund may also invest a significant percentage of its assets in a small number of business sectors or industries. The portfolio managers typically select 25 to 35 stocks for the funds portfolio. The portfolio managers attempt to include securities in the funds portfolio that exhibit the greatest combination of earnings growth potential, quality (as reflected in consistent business fundamentals) and attractive valuation. The portfolio managers ordinarily look for several of the following characteristics when analyzing specific companies for possible investments: higher than average growth and strong potential for capital appreciation; substantial capacity for growth in revenue, cash flow or earnings through either an expanding market or expanding market share; a strong balance sheet; superior management; strong commitment to research and product development; and differentiated or superior products and services or a steady stream of new products and services.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA CORP | — | $272.59M | 15.88% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $173.88M | 10.13% |
| APPLE INC | — | $161.89M | 9.43% |
| ALPHABET INC CL A | — | $136.34M | 7.94% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | — | $107.52M | 6.26% |
| BROADCOM INC | — | $82.12M | 4.78% |
| META PLATFORMS INC CL A | — | $81.33M | 4.74% |
| LILLY ELI and CO | — | $80.65M | 4.70% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $69.71M | 4.06% |
| GE VERNOVA LLC | — | $67.83M | 3.95% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Virtus Silvant Growth Opportunities ETF · VGRO | 94% | 0.35% |
| Virtus Silvant Large-Cap Growth Stock Fund · STCIX, STCAX, STCZX | 77% | 0.62% |
| The Gabelli Growth Fund · GGCAX, GABGX, GGCCX, GGCIX | 71% | 1.10% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC | Adviser |
| Silvant Capital Management LLC | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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