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Virtus Opportunities Trust – ‘N-Q’ for 12/31/15

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 2/26/16  Virtus Opportunities Trust        N-Q        12/31/15    2:7.0M                                   RR Donnelley/FAVirtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (PGUAX) — Class C (PGUCX) — Class I (PGIUX)Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A (VGSAX) — Class C (VGSCX) — Class I (VGISX)Virtus Duff & Phelps International Equity Fund Class A (VIEAX) — Class C (VIECX) — Class I (VIIEX)Virtus Duff & Phelps International Real Estate Securities Fund Class A (PXRAX) — Class C (PXRCX) — Class I (PXRIX)Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Asset Fund Class A (PDPAX) — Class C (PDPCX) — Class I (VADIX)Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund Class A (PHRAX) — Class B (PHRBX) — Class C (PHRCX) — Class I (PHRIX) — Class R6 (VRREX)Virtus Dynamic Trend Fund Class A (EMNAX) — Class B (EMNBX) — Class C (EMNCX) — Class I (VIMNX) — Class R6 (VDARX)Virtus Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (VEDAX) — Class C (VEDCX) — Class I (VIEDX)Virtus Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Class A (VEIAX) — Class C (VEICX) — Class I (VEIIX)Virtus Essential Resources Fund Class A (VERAX) — Class C (VERCX) — Class I (VERIX)Virtus FORT Trend Fund Class A (VAPAX) — Class C (VAPCX) — Class I (VAPIX) — Class R6 (VRPAX)Virtus Herzfeld Fund Class A (VHFAX) — Class C (VHFCX) — Class I (VHFIX)Virtus Horizon International Wealth Masters Fund Class A (VIWAX) — Class C (VIWCX) — Class I (VWIIX)Virtus Horizon Wealth Masters Fund Class A (VWMAX) — Class C (VWMCX) — Class I (VWMIX)Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund Class A (VAESX) — Class C (VCESX) — Class I (VIESX)Virtus KAR International Small-Mid Cap Fund Class A (VISAX) — Class C (VCISX) — Class I (VIISX) — Class R6 (VRISX)Virtus Newfleet CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Class A (CTESX) — Class I (CTXEX)Virtus Newfleet Core Plus Bond Fund Class A (SAVAX) — Class B (SAVBX) — Class C (SAVCX) — Class I (SAVYX)Virtus Newfleet High Yield Fund Class A (PHCHX) — Class B (PHCCX) — Class C (PGHCX) — Class I (PHCIX)Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Intermediate Bond Fund Class A (NAMFX) — Class B (NBMFX) — Class C (NCMFX) — Class I (VMFIX) — Class R6 (VMFRX)Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund Class A (NARAX) — Class B (PBARX) — Class C (PSTCX) — Class C1 (PMSTX) — Class I (PIMSX)Virtus Newfleet Senior Floating Rate Fund Class A (PSFRX) — Class C (PFSRX) — Class I (PSFIX)Virtus Rampart Global Equity Trend Fund Class A (VGPAX) — Class C (VGPCX) — Class I (VGPIX)Virtus Rampart Low Volatility Equity Fund Class A (VLVAX) — Class C (VLVCX) — Class I (VLVIX)Virtus Rampart Multi-Asset Trend Fund Class A (VAAAX) — Class C (VAACX) — Class I (VAISX)Virtus Rampart Sector Trend Fund Class A (PWBAX) — Class C (PWBCX) — Class I (VARIX)Virtus Vontobel Foreign Opportunities Fund Class A (JVIAX) — Class C (JVICX) — Class I (JVXIX) — Class R6 (VFOPX)Virtus Vontobel Global Opportunities Fund Class A (NWWOX) — Class B (WWOBX) — Class C (WWOCX) — Class I (WWOIX)Virtus Vontobel Greater European Opportunities Fund Class A (VGEAX) — Class C (VGECX) — Class I (VGEIX)

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  Virtus Opportunities Trust  

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number            811-07455                             

                                                     Virtus Opportunities Trust                                                 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

101 Munson Street

                                                 Greenfield, MA 01301-9668                                                 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Kevin J. Carr, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Counsel and Secretary for Registrant

100 Pearl Street

                                             Hartford, CT 06103-4506                                             

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 243-1574

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2015

Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.


Item 1. Schedule of Investments.

The Schedules of Investments are attached herewith.


VIRTUS ALTERNATIVES DIVERSIFIER FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND(3)—56.6%

  

Equity Funds—45.6%

     

Virtus Global Infrastructure Fund

     716,869       $ 8,868   

Virtus Global Real Estate Securities Fund

     241,825         6,435   

Virtus International Real Estate Securities Fund

     1,070,291         7,053   

Virtus Real Estate Securities Fund

     228,433         7,780   
     

 

 

 
        30,136   
     

 

 

 

Fixed Income Funds—11.0%

     

Virtus Senior Floating Rate Fund

     801,824         7,289   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

(Identified Cost $29,094)

  

  

     37,425   
     

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND(3)—42.9%

  

Global X Uranium Fund

     14,300         200   

iShares S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index Fund

     180,010         5,066   

Market Vectors Agribusiness Fund

     29,600         1,376   

PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund(2)

     411,400         5,496   

PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest Fund(2)

     456,650         10,658   

WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund(2)

     133,600         5,621   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND

(Identified Cost $30,860)

 

  

     28,417   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.5%

(Identified Cost $59,954)

  

  

     65,842   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.5%

(Identified Cost $59,954)

  

  

     65,842 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.5%

  

     313   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 66,155   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

(3)

All of these funds are public funds and the prospectus and annual reports of each are publicly available.

 

 

1


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Affiliated Mutual Funds

   $ 37,425       $ 37,425   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     28,417         28,417   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 65,842       $ 65,842   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY—9.0%

  

U.S. Treasury Note

     

0.500%, 9/30/16

   $ 2,500       $ 2,496   

1.375%, 4/30/20

     1,490         1,471   

2.000%, 2/15/25

     2,665         2,605   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY

(Identified Cost $6,615)

  

  

     6,572   
     

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS—0.4%

     

Georgia—0.4%

     

Rockdale County Water & Sewerage Authority Revenue Taxable 3.060%, 7/1/24

     255         259   
     

 

 

 

Michigan—0.0%

     

City of Flat Rock Finance Authority, Series A, Taxable
6.750%, 10/1/16

     20         21   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Identified Cost $275)

  

  

     280   
     

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—0.6%

  

Mongolia 144A 5.125%, 12/5/22(3)

     200         160   

Republic of Costa Rica 144A
7.000%, 4/4/44
(3)

     200         167   

Republic of El Salvador 144A
6.375%, 1/18/27
(3)

     155         132   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $533)

   

  

     459   
     

 

 

 

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—24.5%

  

Agency—9.9%

     

FHLMC

     

5.000%, 12/1/35

     34         38   

4.000%, 2/1/45

     549         580   

3.500%, 3/1/45

     380         392   

3.000%, 5/1/45

     146         146   

FNMA

     

6.500%, 6/1/16

     3         3   

6.000%, 7/1/17

     5         5   

5.500%, 9/1/17

     9         10   

5.000%, 4/1/20

     76         80   

5.000%, 8/1/21

     27         28   

6.000%, 5/1/29

     33         38   

6.500%, 5/1/30

     1         1   

7.000%, 7/1/31

     17         19   

5.500%, 4/1/36

     52         58   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Agency—(continued)

     

5.500%, 9/1/36

   $ 200       $ 225   

6.000%, 9/1/37

     24         28   

6.000%, 8/1/38

     259         296   

6.000%, 8/1/38

     15         16   

5.000%, 6/1/39

     663         740   

5.000%, 9/1/39

     178         199   

5.500%, 9/1/39

     355         396   

4.500%, 9/1/40

     277         305   

3.500%, 12/1/42

     312         323   

3.000%, 3/1/43

     523         522   

3.000%, 5/1/43

     157         157   

3.000%, 5/1/43

     358         359   

4.000%, 9/1/44

     163         172   

3.000%, 8/1/45

     603         604   

3.500%, 8/1/45

     704         727   

3.500%, 8/1/45

     748         773   

GNMA 6.500%, 9/15/28

     30         34   
     

 

 

 
        7,274   
     

 

 

 

Non-Agency—14.6%

     

A-10 Securitization LLC
13-1, B 144A
4.120%, 11/15/25
(3)

     260         259   

Access Point Financial, Inc.
15-A, A 144A
2.610%, 4/15/20
(3)

     161         161   

American Homes 4 Rent

     

14-SFR2, C 144A
4.705%, 10/17/36
(3)

     195         193   

15-SFR2, C 144A
4.691%, 10/17/45
(3)

     125         122   

15-SFR1, A 144A
3.467%, 4/17/52
(3)

     222         218   

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. 03-AR3, M4
4.285%, 6/25/33
(2)

     130         123   

Aventura Mall Trust
13-AVM, C 144A
3.867%, 12/5/32
(2)(3)

     205         208   

B2R Mortgage Trust
15-1, A1 144A
2.524%, 5/15/48
(3)

     108         105   

Banc of America Funding Trust

     

04-B, 2A1 2.884%, 11/20/34(2)

     88         87   

05-1, 1A1 5.500%, 2/25/35

     103         104   

Banc of America Mortgage Trust 05-3, 1A15
5.500%, 4/25/35

     98         99   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Asset-Backed Certificates 05-1 AF5A
5.159%, 7/25/35
(2)

     308         304   
 

 

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VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

    

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through-Trust 04-6, 1A2 2.613%, 5/25/34(2)

  $ 307       $ 306   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Mortgage Trust 06-C1, AM 5.666%, 5/12/39(2)

    100         100   

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-C6, A4 5.709%, 12/10/49(2)

    350         362   

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust 15-C2, AS
3.849%, 6/15/57

    375         373   

CSMC Mortgage-Backed
Trust 06-8
6.000%, 10/25/21

    155         149   

Deutsche Bank-UBS Mortgage Trust 11-LC3A, D 144A
5.464%, 8/10/44
(2)(3)

    180         187   

Finnish Real Estate Management Federation (FREMF) Mortgage
Trust 144A
3.389%, 7/25/22
(2)(3)

    110         96   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Notes 15-DNA3, M2
3.272%, 4/25/28
(2)

    250         250   

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Trust 07-GG10, A4
5.794%, 8/10/45
(2)

    650         667   

GSAA Home Equity Trust 05-12, AF3W
4.999%, 9/25/35
(2)

    73         75   

Jefferies Resecuritization Trust 14-R1, 1A1 144A
4.000%, 12/27/37
(3)

    84         84   

JPMorgan Chase (Bear Stearns) Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.

    

06-PWR13, AM
5.582%, 9/11/41
(2)

    385         393   

07-PW15, AM
5.363%, 2/11/44

    140         143   

JPMorgan Chase (WaMu) Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates 03-S11, 3A5 5.950%, 11/25/33

    205         211   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

10-CNTR, D 144A
6.184%, 8/5/32
(2)(3)

    200         222   

14-1, 1A1 144A
4.000%, 1/25/44
(2)(3)

    129         134   

06-LDP9, A3
5.336%, 5/15/47

    124         126   

JPMorgan Chase Mortgage Trust 04-A4, 2A1
2.594%, 9/25/34
(2)

    236         240   

MASTR Specialized Loan Trust 05-3, A2 144A
5.704%, 11/25/35
(2)(3)

    156         159   

Morgan Stanley - Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) Trust

    

15-C22, AS
3.561%, 4/15/48

    310         305   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

   

15-C26, 4.412%, 11/15/48

  $ 195      $ 188   

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

   

07-T27, A4
5.821%, 6/11/42
(2)

    556        581   

08-T29, A4
6.461%, 1/11/43
(2)

    574        611   

07-IQ14, A4
5.692%, 4/15/49
(2)

    300        308   

07-IQ14, AM
5.865%, 4/15/49
(2)

    190        193   

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. 15-MS1, AS 4.029%, 5/15/48(2)

    250        257   

Motel 6 Trust 15-MTL6, B 144A
3.298%, 2/5/30
(3)

    210        208   

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 14-1A, A 144A
3.750%, 1/25/54
(2)(3)

    214        218   

Novastar Home Equity Loan 04-4, M5
2.147%, 3/25/35
(2)

    185        179   

Residential Asset Securitization Trust 05-A1, A3
5.500%, 4/25/35

    167        169   

Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 15-2A, A1
3.750%, 8/25/55
(2)

    142        145   

Sequoia Mortgage Trust 14-2, A1 144A
4.000%, 7/25/44
(2)(3)

    139        142   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust

   

15-NP11, A1 144A
3.625%, 7/25/45
(2)(3)

    143        141   

15-NPL4, A1 144A
3.500%, 2/25/55
(2)(3)

    191        189   

Wells Fargo (Royal Bank of Scotland plc) Commercial Mortgage Trust 11-C5, C 144A
5.822%, 11/15/44
(2)(3)

    205        222   

Wells Fargo (Wachovia Bank) Commercial Mortgage Trust 15-LC20, B
3.719%, 4/15/50

    300        285   

WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust 14-1, A1 144A
3.964%, 6/20/44
(2)(3)

    104        107   
   

 

 

 
      10,708   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $17,826)

  

  

    17,982   
   

 

 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—5.0%

  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 14-1, D
2.540%, 6/8/20

    235        235   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding LLC (AESOP) 12-3A, A 144A
2.100%, 3/20/19
(3)

    375        375   

CarMax Auto Owner Trust 15-2, C
2.390%, 3/15/21

    235        233   

Centre Point Funding LLC 12-2A, 1 144A
2.610%, 8/20/21
(3)

    273        269   
 

 

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VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust 15-D, 144A
3.380%, 11/15/21
(3)

  $ 260      $ 259   

Drug Royalty LP II 14-1,
A2 144A
3.484%, 7/15/23
(3)

    201        202   

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 13-1A, C 144A
3.520%, 2/15/19
(3)

    235        235   

Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC 12-1A, A2 144A
4.212%, 10/15/42
(3)

    146        145   

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust 12-AA, A 144A
3.450%, 3/10/27
(3)

    58        59   

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust

   

12-2, D 3.870%, 2/15/18

    500        505   

13-1, D 2.270%, 1/15/19

    215        215   

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC 12-3A, A 144A
1.870%, 8/20/29
(3)

    114        114   

Silverleaf Finance LLC XV 12-D, A 144A
3.000%, 3/17/25
(3)

    56        56   

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC 15-A, A2 144A
2.420%, 3/25/30
(3)

    145        143   

TAL Advantage V LLC

   

13-1A A 144A
2.830%, 2/22/38
(3)

    215        214   

14-3A, A 144A
3.270%, 11/21/39
(3)

    169        166   

U-Haul S Fleet LLC 10-BT1A, 1 144A
4.899%, 10/25/23
(3)

    268        273   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $3,714)

  

  

    3,698   
   

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES—48.6%

  

Consumer Discretionary—6.7%

  

 

Aramark Services Inc. 144A
5.125%, 1/15/24
(3)

    75        77   

Argos Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
7.125%, 3/15/23
(3)

    135        134   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

   

9.000%, 7/1/20

    100        106   

6.875%, 5/15/23

    75        77   

Caesars Entertainment
Operating Co., Inc.
9.000%, 2/15/20
(4)

    100        76   

CCO Holding Safari LLC 144A
5.750%, 2/15/26
(3)

    120        121   

CCO Holdings LLC 144A
5.125%, 5/1/23
(3)

    80        80   

CCO Safari II LLC 144A
4.908%, 7/23/25
(3)

    80        80   

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC (Cequel Capital Corp.)

   

144A 5.125%, 12/15/21(3)

    45        41   

144A 5.125%, 12/15/21(3)

    110        99   

Churchill Downs, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 12/15/21
(3)

    45        45   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Series B
7.625%, 3/15/20

  $ 175      $ 162   

Columbus International, Inc. Series B, 144A
7.375%, 3/30/21
(3)

    200        199   

Delphi Automotive plc
3.150%, 11/19/20

    145        145   

Grupo Televisa SAB
4.625%, 1/30/26

    200        198   

Jarden Corp. 144A
5.000%, 11/15/23
(3)

    25        26   

Landry’s, Inc. 144A
9.375%, 5/1/20
(3)

    260        275   

M/I Homes, Inc. 144A
6.750%, 1/15/21
(3)

    95        94   

MDC Holdings, Inc.
5.500%, 1/15/24

    180        183   

Meritor, Inc.
6.750%, 6/15/21

    125        116   

MGM Resorts International
6.000%, 3/15/23

    85        84   

MPG Holdco I, Inc.
7.375%, 10/15/22

    145        147   

NCL Corp. Ltd. 144A
4.625%, 11/15/20
(3)

    55        54   

New York University
4.142%, 7/1/48

    70        66   

Numericable Group SA 144A
6.000%, 5/15/22
(3)

    200        194   

Omega US Sub LLC 144A
8.750%, 7/15/23
(3)

    155        144   

Party City Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 8/15/23
(3)

    20        19   

Penn National Gaming, Inc.
5.875%, 11/1/21

    110        107   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
6.375%, 8/1/21

    175        185   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)
3.650%, 3/15/25

    195        190   

QVC, Inc. 4.375%, 3/15/23

    265        252   

Scientific Games International, Inc.
6.625%, 5/15/21

    95        45   

Signet UK Finance plc
4.700%, 6/15/24

    210        207   

Station Casinos LLC
7.500%, 3/1/21

    230        236   

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.

   

4.000%, 12/31/18

    40        41   

6.750%, 11/1/19

    220        243   

TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc.
5.875%, 6/15/24

    155        151   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.
5.625%, 3/1/21

    235        253   
   

 

 

 
      4,952   
   

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—1.5%

   

Constellation Brands, Inc. 4.750%, 12/1/25

    35        36   

Flowers Foods, Inc.
4.375%, 4/1/22

    275        286   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. 144A
5.750%, 3/15/25
(3)

    60        59   

Reynolds American, Inc.
3.250%, 11/1/22

    295        292   

Rite Aid Corp. 144A
6.125%, 4/1/23
(3)

    40        42   

Safeway, Inc. 7.250%, 2/1/31

    115        103   

Tops Holding LLC (Tops Markets II Corp.) 144A
8.000%, 6/15/22
(3)

    155        153   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Consumer Staples—(continued)

   

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 144A
5.200%, 12/3/25
(3)

  $ 143      $ 143   
   

 

 

 
      1,114   
   

 

 

 

Energy—2.5%

   

Antero Resources Corp. 144A
5.625%, 6/1/23
(3)

    80        63   

Blue Racer Midstream LLC 144A
6.125%, 11/15/22
(3)

    45        31   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.
5.875%, 4/15/22

    105        66   

Enbridge Energy Partners LP
4.375%, 10/15/20

    30        29   

FTS International, Inc.
6.250%, 5/1/22

    60        17   

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
4.650%, 3/15/25

    115        115   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
7.500%, 11/15/40

    245        224   

MPLX LP 144A
4.875%, 12/1/24
(3)

    255        229   

Newfield Exploration Co.
5.375%, 1/1/26

    150        124   

NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL Energy Finance Corp.)
5.125%, 7/15/19

    155        123   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
6.250%, 3/15/22

    140        130   

Sunoco LP (Sunoco Finance Corp.) 144A
6.375%, 4/1/23
(3)

    215        203   

Weatherford International Ltd.
4.500%, 4/15/22

    310        224   

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

   

3.700%, 1/15/23

    200        138   

4.550%, 6/24/24

    170        119   
   

 

 

 
      1,835   
   

 

 

 

Financials—21.9%

   

Air Lease Corp.
2.625%, 9/4/18

    70        69   

Akbank TAS 144A
7.500%, 2/5/18
(3)

    375 TRY      115   

Allstate Corp. (The)
5.750%, 8/15/53
(2)(6)

    310        319   

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.250%, 11/5/18

    95        93   

American Campus Communities LP
3.350%, 10/1/20

    25        25   

Apollo Management Holdings LP 144A
4.000%, 5/30/24
(3)

    190        188   

Ares Capital Corp.

   

4.875%, 11/30/18

    26        27   

3.875%, 1/15/20

    71        72   

Ares Finance Co., LLC Finance Co., LLC 144A
4.000%, 10/8/24
(3)

    270        251   

Banco de Credito del Peru 144A 6.125%, 4/24/27(2)(3)

    240        251   
    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

    

Banco de Credito e Inversiones 144A
4.000%, 2/11/23
(3)

  $ 275       $ 273   

Banco Inbursa SA Institucion de Banca Multiple 144A
4.125%, 6/6/24
(3)

    160         150   

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA 144A
6.625%, 3/19/29
(2)(3)

    300         303   

Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC 144A
4.375%, 10/14/25
(3)

    200         197   

Banco Santander Chile 144A
3.875%, 9/20/22
(3)

    450         448   

Bancolombia S.A.
5.125%, 9/11/22

    260         249   

Bank of America Corp.

    

2.000%, 1/11/18

    150         150   

5.625%, 7/1/20

    235         261   

Bank of India 144A
3.250%, 4/18/18
(3)

    265         269   

Barclays Bank plc 144A
6.050%, 12/4/17
(3)

    250         267   

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP
3.875%, 8/15/22

    55         55   

Capital One Financial Corp.
4.200%, 10/29/25

    180         178   

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 144A
5.500%
(2)(3)(5)

    160         158   

Compass Bank
3.875%, 4/10/25

    250         229   

Corporate Office Properties LP
3.600%, 5/15/23

    265         244   

Corrections Corp. of America
5.000%, 10/15/22

    325         325   

CTR Partnership LP (Caretrust Capital Corp.)
5.875%, 6/1/21

    130         132   

CyrusOne LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
6.375%, 11/15/22

    160         166   

Developers Diversified Realty Corp.

    

7.875%, 9/1/20

    155         185   

3.500%, 1/15/21

    130         129   

Development Bank of Kazakhstan OJSC 144A
4.125%, 12/10/22
(3)

    290         255   

Digital Realty Trust LP
5.250%, 3/15/21

    165         178   

Discover Financial Services, Inc.
3.950%, 11/6/24

    190         188   

Education Realty Operating Partnership LP
4.600%, 12/1/24

    205         202   

ESH Hospitality, Inc. 144A
5.250%, 5/1/25
(3)

    155         152   

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
6.750%, 4/1/21

    100         98   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
5.750%, 2/1/21

    235         260   

FS Investment Corp.

    

4.250%, 1/15/20

    165         166   

4.750%, 5/15/22

    60         58   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

    

4.750%, 8/15/17

    175         181   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

   

3.450%, 4/10/22

  $ 30      $ 29   

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
4.900%, 8/15/23

    205        137   

GLP Capital LP (GLP Financing II, Inc.)

   

4.875%, 11/1/20

    155        152   

5.375%, 11/1/23

    5        5   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
5.750%, 1/24/22

    500        569   

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

   

3.875%, 5/1/25

    125        121   

4.000%, 6/1/25

    200        197   

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. Series 12, 144A
6.000%
(2)(3)(5)(6)

    310        324   

ICAHN Enterprises LP (ICAHN Enterprises Finance Corp.)

   

4.875%, 3/15/19

    15        15   

5.875%, 2/1/22

    150        147   

ING Groep NV
6.000%
(2)(5)(6)

    200        201   

Intesa San Paolo SpA
3.125%, 1/15/16

    215        215   

iStar Financial, Inc.
5.000%, 7/1/19

    90        88   

Jefferies Group LLC
6.875%, 4/15/21

    85        95   

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.950%, 7/10/42
(3)

    215        189   

Kilroy Realty LP 4.
375%, 10/1/25

    190        192   

Kimco Realty Corp.
3.400%, 11/1/22

    185        183   

Leucadia National Corp.
5.500%, 10/18/23

    150        147   

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. 144A
4.250%, 6/15/23
(3)

    245        249   

Lincoln National Corp.
4.200%, 3/15/22

    250        261   

Macquarie Bank Ltd. 144A
6.625%, 4/7/21
(3)

    15        17   

Macquarie Group Ltd. 144A
6.250%, 1/14/21
(3)

    210        234   

McGraw Hill Financial Inc.
4.000%, 6/15/25

    195        196   

Morgan Stanley

   

5.550%, 4/27/17

    330        346   

4.100%, 5/22/23

    155        157   

6.375%, 7/24/42

    435        538   

MPT Operating Partnership LP
5.500%, 5/1/24

    90        90   

National Retail Properties, Inc.
4.000%, 11/15/25

    60        59   

Nordea Bank AB 144A
4.250%, 9/21/22
(3)

    265        272   

PKO Finance AB 144A
4.630%, 9/26/22
(3)(7)

    255        266   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   

5.875%, 9/15/42(2)

    190        197   

5.625%, 6/15/43(2)(6)

    280        286   

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP
4.000%, 12/15/24

    155        146   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

   

Sabra Health Care LP
5.500%, 2/1/21

  $ 100      $ 103   

Select Income REIT
4.500%, 2/1/25

    190        177   

Societe Generale SA 144A
4.750%, 11/24/25
(3)

    200        194   

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America 144A
4.375%, 9/15/54
(2)(3)

    160        157   

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A
5.250%, 9/13/22
(3)

    305        300   

UBS AG
7.625%, 8/17/22

    500        570   

Ventas Realty LP (Ventas Capital Corp.)
3.250%, 8/15/22

    250        243   

Voya Financial, Inc.
5.650%, 5/15/53
(2)

    280        277   

WP Carey, Inc.
4.600%, 4/1/24

    160        160   

York Risk Services Holding Corp. 144A
8.500%, 10/1/22
(3)

    105        86   
   

 

 

 
      16,103   
   

 

 

 

Health Care—4.1%

   

AbbVie, Inc.
3.600%, 5/14/25

    65        64   

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.

   

5.125%, 7/1/22

    65        61   

5.625%, 2/15/23

    10        10   

Alere, Inc. 144A
6.375%, 7/1/23
(3)

    60        56   

Capsugel SA PIK Interest Capitalization 144A,
7.000%, 5/15/19
(3)(8)

    35        34   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   

3.200%, 3/15/23

    130        128   

3.750%, 9/15/25

    165        168   

Community Health Systems, Inc.
5.125%, 8/1/21

    45        45   

Concordia Healthcare Corp. 144A
7.000%, 4/15/23
(3)

    10        9   

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
6.625%, 5/15/22
(3)

    120        83   

DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.
5.000%, 5/1/25

    90        87   

Emdeon, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 2/15/21
(3)

    105        98   

Endo Finance LLC 144A
6.000%, 7/15/23
(3)

    110        110   

Forest Laboratories, Inc. 144A
4.875%, 2/15/21
(3)

    160        174   

Fresenius U.S. Finance II, Inc. 144A
4.500%, 1/15/23
(3)

    35        35   

HCA, Inc.

   

6.500%, 2/15/20

    160        174   

5.375%, 2/1/25

    80        79   

HealthSouth Corp.

   

144A 5.750%, 11/1/24(3)

    15        14   

144A 5.750%, 9/15/25(3)

    120        112   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

  

IASIS Healthcare LLC
8.375%, 5/15/19

   $ 80       $ 74   

Jaguar Holding Co. II (Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC) 144A
6.375%, 8/1/23
(3)

     95         93   

JLL Delta Dutch Pledgeco BV PIK Interest Capitalization, 144A
8.750%, 5/1/20
(2)(3)(8)

     85         82   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.

  

144A 5.750%, 8/1/22(3)

     60         58   

144A 5.625%, 10/15/23(3)

     165         158   

144A 5.500%, 4/15/25(3)

     5         5   

Mednax Inc 144A
5.250%, 12/1/23
(3)

     90         90   

Mylan NV 144A
3.000%, 12/15/18
(3)

     45         45   

Owens & Minor, Inc.
3.875%, 9/15/21

     35         35   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. 144A
4.875%, 5/15/23
(3)

     75         76   

Select Medical Corp.
6.375%, 6/1/21

     205         180   

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 4/1/23
(3)

     160         157   

Team Health, Inc. 144A
7.250%, 12/15/23
(3)

     5         5   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

  

144A 4.012%, 6/15/20(2)(3)

     75         74   

4.500%, 4/1/21

     85         83   

8.125%, 4/1/22

     115         115   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

  

144A 7.500%, 7/15/21(3)

     25         25   

144A 5.500%, 3/1/23(3)

     50         44   

Zoetis, Inc. 3.450%, 11/13/20

     45         45   
     

 

 

 
        2,985   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—3.5%

  

ADT Corp. (The)
6.250%, 10/15/21

     260         273   

Ahern Rentals, Inc. 144A
7.375%, 5/15/23
(3)

     150         122   

Air Canada Pass-Through-Trust, 13-1, B 144A
5.375%, 5/15/21
(3)

     85         86   

Bombardier, Inc. 144A
4.750%, 4/15/19
(3)

     110         91   

Carpenter Technology Corp.
4.450%, 3/1/23

     250         240   

Continental Airlines Pass-Through-Trust

  

99-1, A 6.545%, 2/2/19

     342         363   

00-1, A1 8.048%, 11/1/20

     294         330   

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through-Trust 12-1, A
4.750%, 5/7/20

     270         285   

Masco Corp.

  

5.950%, 3/15/22

     180         194   

4.450%, 4/1/25

     55         54   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through-Trust 02-1, G2
6.264%, 11/20/21

   $ 164       $ 171   

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP 144A
3.375%, 2/1/22
(3)

     75         73   

TransDigm, Inc.

  

6.000%, 7/15/22

     115         113   

144A 6.500%, 5/15/25(3)

     45         44   

United Rentals North America, Inc.
5.500%, 7/15/25

     155         151   
     

 

 

 
        2,590   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—1.7%

  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)
4.375%, 12/1/22

     270         264   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.625%, 10/15/20

     65         66   

First Data Corp. 144A
5.750%, 1/15/24
(3)

     55         54   

Flextronics International Ltd. 144A
4.750%, 6/15/25
(3)

     200         195   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

  

144A 4.400%, 10/15/22(3)

     120         120   

144A 4.900%, 10/15/25(3)

     120         118   

KLA-Tencor Corp.
4.650%, 11/1/24

     190         191   

Riverbed Technology, Inc. 144A
8.875%, 3/1/23
(3)

     70         65   

Verisk Analytics, Inc.
4.000%, 6/15/25

     190         185   
     

 

 

 
        1,258   
     

 

 

 

Materials—2.6%

  

Alpek SA de C.V. 144A
5.375%, 8/8/23
(3)

     310         317   

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. 144A
5.750%, 12/15/23
(3)

     15         15   

ArcelorMittal
6.125%, 6/1/25

     155         114   

Berry Plastics Corp.
5.125%, 7/15/23

     145         141   

Cemex SAB de CV 144A
7.250%, 1/15/21
(3)

     265         256   

Eldorado Gold Corp. 144A
6.125%, 12/15/20
(3)

     95         84   

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.
5.250%, 5/12/24

     150         143   

Inversiones CMPC S.A. 144A
4.375%, 5/15/23
(3)

     375         354   

Methanex Corp.
4.250%, 12/1/24

     190         169   

NewMarket Corp.
4.100%, 12/15/22

     288         287   
     

 

 

 
        1,880   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—1.8%

  

AT&T, Inc.
3.875%, 8/15/21

     425         440   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. 144A
4.875%, 10/30/24
(3)

     215         206   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

  

Frontier Communications Corp.

  

6.250%, 9/15/21

   $ 100       $ 85   

144A 10.500%, 9/15/22(3)

     25         25   

Level 3 Financing, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 1/15/24
(3)

     25         25   

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
6.500%, 1/15/26

     135         137   

Telefonica Emisiones SAU
4.570%, 4/27/23

     225         236   

Windstream Corp.
7.750%, 10/15/20

     200         169   
     

 

 

 
        1,323   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—2.3%

  

AmeriGas Partners LP
7.000%, 5/20/22

     140         136   

Calpine Corp.
5.375%, 1/15/23

     121         109   

Electricite de France SA 144A
5.250%
(2)(3)(5)(6)

     280         263   

FirstEnergy Transmission LLC 144A
4.350%, 1/15/25
(3)

     210         213   

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd. 144A
5.625%, 6/21/18
(3)

     250         265   

NRG Yield Operating LLC
5.375%, 8/15/24

     60         50   

Southern Power Co.
4.150%, 12/1/25

     230         230   

State Grid Overseas Investment Ltd. 144A
4.125%, 5/7/24
(3)

     200         209   

Talen Energy Supply LLC 144A 4.625%, 7/15/19(3)

     90         68   

TerraForm Power Operating LLC 144A
5.875%, 2/1/23
(3)

     145         121   
     

 

 

 
        1,664   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $36,826)

  

  

     35,704   
     

 

 

 

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—5.0%

  

Consumer Discretionary—0.8%

  

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc. Tranche B-7,
11.750%, 1/28/18
(4)

     50         42   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC Tranche B, First Lien,
6.250%, 5/8/21

     60         53   

Cirque Du Soleil First Lien,
5.000%, 7/8/22

     40         38   

El Dorado Resorts, Inc.
4.250%, 7/25/22

     35         35   

Laureate Education, Inc.
5.000%, 6/15/18

     79         66   

Marina District Finance Co., Inc.
6.500%, 8/15/18

     76         76   

PetSmart, Inc. Tranche B-1
4.250%, 3/11/22

     21         20   

Staples, Inc. First Lien,
0.000%, 4/23/21
(10)

     148         147   

U.S. Farathane Corp.
6.750%, 12/23/21

     76         75   
     

 

 

 
        552   
     

 

 

 

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Staples—0.6%

  

Albertson’s LLC Tranche B-4,
5.500%, 8/25/21

   $ 112       $ 111   

Hostess Brands LLC Tranche B Second Lien,
8.500%, 8/3/23

     150         149   

Kronos Acquisition Intermediate, Inc. (KIK Custom Products, Inc.) Second Lien,
9.750%, 4/30/20

     105         105   

Rite Aid Corp. Tranche 2, Second Lien,
4.875%, 6/21/21

     80         80   
     

 

 

 
        445   
     

 

 

 

Energy—0.4%

  

Arch Coal, Inc.
6.250%, 5/16/18
(4)

     158         71   

Chelsea Petroleum I LLC
6.750%, 10/28/22

     95         92   

Chief Exploration & Development LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/16/21

     117         80   

Jonah Energy LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/12/21

     94         60   
     

 

 

 
        303   
     

 

 

 

Financials—0.1%

  

Capital Automotive LP Second Lien,
6.000%, 4/30/20

     71         71   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—1.3%

  

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.750%, 8/17/21

     13         12   

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Tranche B,
6.000%, 11/1/19

     57         56   

Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc.
6.500%, 8/4/21

     80         79   

Concentra, Inc. First Lien, Tranche B
5.500%, 6/1/22

     9         9   

Concordia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
5.250%, 10/21/21

     66         64   

Envision Healthcare Corp. Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 10/28/22

     17         17   

Greatbatch, Inc. Tranche B,
5.250%, 10/27/22

     68         67   

InVentiv Health, Inc. Tranche B-4,
7.750%, 5/15/18

     110         110   

Med Impact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
5.750%, 10/27/22

     110         109   

MMM Holdings, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(9)

     52         34   

MSO of Puerto Rico, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(9)

     37         25   

NVA Holdings, Inc. Second Lien
8.000%, 8/14/22

     74         73   

Onex TSG Holdings II Corp. First Lien,

    5.000%, 7/29/22

     80         79   

RCHP Tranche B-2,
6.000%, 4/23/19

     134         128   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.

  

 

 

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VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

  

First Lien, 5.250%, 11/3/20

   $ 100       $ 99   

Second Lien, 8.500%, 11/3/21

     32         30   
     

 

 

 
        991   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—0.4%

  

Brickman Group Ltd. LLC (The) Second Lien,
7.500%, 12/17/21

     78         71   

Landmark U.S. Member LLC (Landmark U.S. Corp Acquisition, Inc.) Second Lien
8.250%, 1/25/21

     100         100   

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Second Lien,
6.750%, 2/28/22

     120         109   
     

 

 

 
        280   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—0.8%

  

Applied Systems, Inc. Second Lien,
7.500%, 1/24/22

     35         33   

Deltek, Inc. First Lien
5.000%, 6/25/22

     5         4   

First Data Corp.
4.168%, 7/8/22

     220         217   

Mitchell International, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 10/11/21

     102         98   

NXP BV (NXP Funding LLC)
3.750%, 12/7/20

     139         139   

Riverbed Technologies, Inc.
6.000%, 4/25/22

     67         67   

SS&C Technologies Holdings Europe S.a.r.l.

  

Tranche B-1, 4.028%, 7/8/22

     46         46   

Tranche B-2, 4.083%, 7/8/22

     7         7   
     

 

 

 
        611   
     

 

 

 

Materials—0.2%

  

CPI Acquisition, Inc. First Lien,
5.500%, 8/17/22

     54         53   

INEOS U.S. Finance LLC
4.250%, 3/31/22

     9         9   

Polyone Corp.
3.750%, 11/11/22

     48         48   
     

 

 

 
        110   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—0.1%

  

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Second Lien,
3.500%, 11/9/22

     86         86   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.3%

  

Atlantic Power LP
4.750%, 2/24/21

     30         30   

NRG Energy, Inc.
2.750%, 7/1/18

     199         194   
     

 

 

 
        224   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $3,940)

  

  

     3,673   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES     VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—3.8%

  

Energy—0.3%

  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL 144A,
4.875%
(2)(3)

     200 (11)    $ 195   
    

 

 

 

Financials—2.6%

  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) Series E,
4.950%
(2)

     150 (11)      147   

Citigroup, Inc. Series J,
7.125%
(2)

     8,000        224   

Citigroup, Inc. Series N,
5.800%
(2)

     155 (11)      154   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) Series L,
5.700%
(2)

     115 (11)      114   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Series V,
5.000%
(2)

     315 (11)      299   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Series Z,
5.300%
(2)

     45 (11)      45   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) Series R,
4.850%
(2)

     215 (11)      202   

SunTrust Bank, Inc.
5.625%
(2)

     45 (11)      45   

Wells Fargo & Co. Series K,
7.980%
(2)

     230 (11)      239   

XLIT Ltd. Series E,
6.50%
(2)

     240 (11)      175   

Zions Bancorp
6.950%
(2)

     8,800        253   
    

 

 

 
       1,897   
    

 

 

 

Industrials—0.9%

  

General Electric Co.
4.000%,
(2)

     358 (11)      358   

General Electric Co. Series C
4.200%,
(2)

     328 (11)      326   
    

 

 

 
       684   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $2,770)

       2,776   
    

 

 

 

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND—1.6%

  

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(12)

     117,904        1,140   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

(Identified Cost $1,179)

  

  

    1,140   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified Cost $73,678)

  

  

    72,284   
    

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—0.8%

  

Money Market Mutual Fund—0.8%

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)(12)

     614,727        615   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $615)

  

  

    615   
    

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.3%

(Identified Cost $74,293)

     72,899 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.7%

     513   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 73,412   
  

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

FHLMC   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”).
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”)
PIK   Payment-in-Kind Security
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

(3)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $19,735 or 26.9% of net assets.

(4)

Security in default.

(5)

No contractual maturity date.

(6)

Interest payments may be deferred.

(7)

This Note was issued for the sole purpose of funding a loan agreement between the issuer and the borrower. As the credit risk for this security lies solely with the borrower, the name represented here is that of the borrower.

(8)

100% of the income received was in cash.

(9)

Illiquid security.

(10)

This loan will settle after December 31, 2015, at which time the interest rate, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.

(11)

Value shown as par value.

(12)

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

Foreign Currencies:

TRY Turkish Lira
 

 

9


VIRTUS BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     85

Chile

     2   

Canada

     1   

France

     1   

Mexico

     1   

Peru

     1   

Switzerland

     1   

Other

     8   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

10


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

           

Asset-Backed Securities

   $ 3,698       $ —         $ 3,698       $ —     

Corporate Bonds And Notes

     35,704         —           35,704         —     

Foreign Government Securities

     459         —           459         —     

Loan Agreements

     3,673         —           3,581         92   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     17,982         —           17,982         —     

Municipal Bonds

     280         —           280         —     

U.S. Government Security

     6,572         —           6,572         —     

Equity Securities:

           

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     1,140         1,140         —           —     

Preferred Stocks

     2,776         477         2,299         —     

Short-Term Investment

     615         615         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 72,899       $ 2,232       $ 70,575       $ 92   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $253 were transferred from Level 1 into Level 2 since starting to use an exchange price. (See Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

The following is a reconciliation of assets of the Fund for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

     Loan Agreements  

Balance as of September 30, 2015

   $  —     

Accrued discount/(premium)

     —     

Realized gain (loss)

     —     

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     —     

Purchases

     —     

Sales (b)

     —     

Transfers into Level 3 (a)

     92   

Transfers from Level 3 (a)

     —     
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

   $ 92   
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

“Transfers into and/or from” represent the ending value as of December 31, 2015, for any investment security where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

(b)

Includes paydowns on securities.

(c)

Transfers into Level 3 are due to a decrease in trading activities at period end.

None of the securities in this table are internally fair valued. The Fund’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of Level 3 investments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS CA TAX-EXEMPT BOND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

MUNICIPAL TAX-EXEMPT BONDS(2)—92.9%

  

Development Revenue—10.7%

  

Lafayette Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Lafayette Redevelopment Project (AGM Insured) 5.000%, 8/1/38

   $ 250       $ 289   

Los Angeles County Redevelopment Refunding Authority, Long Beach Project,
5.000%, 8/1/34

     215         249   

Menlo Park Community Development Agency Successor Agency, Las Pulgas Community Development Project (AGM Insured)
5.000%, 10/1/29

     100         120   

Milpitas Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Redevelopment Project Area #1
5.000%, 9/1/30

     250         299   

Sacramento Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency

     

(BAM Insured)
5.000%, 12/1/33

     75         86   

(BAM Insured)
5.000%, 12/1/34

     75         86   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, Center City Redevelopment Project, (AMBAC Insured)
5.350%, 9/1/24

     500         502   

Center City Redevelopment Project, (AMBAC Insured)
4.750%, 9/1/30

     500         513   

San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, 5.000%, 10/1/33

     250         296   

San Mateo Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, 5.000%, 8/1/30

     250         287   

Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency, Bayshore North Project (NATL Insured)
5.000%, 6/1/22

     500         506   

Union City Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Union City Redevelopment Project
5.000%, 10/1/36

     200         231   
     

 

 

 
        3,464   
     

 

 

 

General Obligation—14.4%

  

Cajon Valley Union School District, Union School District
5.000%, 8/1/31

     250         290   

California, State of
5.500%, 3/1/26

     250         274   

(AMBAC Insured)
5.000%, 2/1/27

     290         366   

5.000%, 9/1/32

     300         347   

5.000%, 12/1/37

     275         295   

6.000%, 4/1/38

     250         289   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

General Obligation—(continued)

  

Contra Costa Community College District,
4.000%, 8/1/28

   $ 45       $ 48   

Grossmont Health Care District
5.000%, 7/15/25

     350         438   

Los Alamitos Unified School District, School Facilities Improvement District #1, 2008 Election
5.250%, 8/1/39

     250         289   

Oakland Unified School District Alameda County, (AGM Insured)
5.000%, 8/1/24

     200         242   

5.000%, 8/1/33

     300         345   

Riverside Unified School District, (AGC Insured) 5.000%, 8/1/32

     275         293   

Ross Valley School District,
5.000%, 8/1/37

     350         400   

San Diego Community College District,
5.000%, 8/1/43

     150         171   

San Diego Unified School District, (AGM Insured) 5.500%, 7/1/25

     225         293   

Sequoia Union High School District,
4.000%, 7/1/26

     250         275   
     

 

 

 
        4,655   
     

 

 

 

General Revenue—23.6%

     

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Public Improvement Projects, (AGM Insured)
6.000%, 9/1/16

     435         450   

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank,
5.000%, 10/1/23

     200         248   

California State Municipal Finance Authority, Bowles Hall Foundation 4.000%, 6/1/22

     100         106   

Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority,
5.000%, 9/1/27

     200         236   

Contra Costa Transportation Authority,
5.000%, 3/1/29

     220         261   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.,

     

5.000%, 6/1/29

     350         403   

5.125%, 6/1/47

     950         821   

Imperial County Local Transportation Authority, 4.000%, 6/1/20

     300         332   

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,
5.000%, 9/1/23

     120         149   

North City West School Facilities Financing Authority, (AMBAC Insured)
5.250%, 9/1/19

     750         850   

Pomona, City of, Certificates of Participation (AMBAC Insured)
5.500%, 6/1/28

     700         709   
 

 

1


VIRTUS CA TAX-EXEMPT BOND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

General Revenue—(continued)

  

Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Consolidated Capital Assessment District (BHAC Insured)
5.500%, 10/1/28

   $ 250       $ 278   

South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, Hawthorne Projects, (ACA Insured)
4.750%, 1/1/31

     435         438   

State of California Public Works Board, Department of General Services, Buildings 8&9
6.125%, 4/1/29

     500         574   

Capital Projects,
5.750%, 10/1/30

     550         634   

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection,
5.000%, 11/1/32

     500         534   

Tustin Unified School District, Community Facilities, District #97-1, (BAM Insured)
5.000%, 9/1/33

     250         287   

Ventura County Public Financing Authority, 5.000%, 11/1/25

     250         300   
     

 

 

 
        7,610   
     

 

 

 

Higher Education Revenue—4.5%

  

California Educational Facilities Authority, Pomona College,
5.000%, 7/1/45

     500         501   

California State University, 5.250%, 11/1/38

     500         559   

University of California,
5.000%, 5/15/23

     100         123   

5.000%, 5/15/23

     225         277   
     

 

 

 
        1,460   
     

 

 

 

Medical Revenue—7.9%

  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers Revenue 5.000%, 2/1/27

     100         115   

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority, El Camino Hospital,
5.000%, 2/1/26

     100         119   

Cedars-Siani Medical Center
5.000%, 11/15/31

     250         301   

Kaiser Permanente, 5.250%, 4/1/39

     400         404   

Sutter Health
5.000%, 8/15/43

     135         156   

Lucille Salter Packard Children Hospital at Stanford,
5.000%, 8/15/43

     100         112   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Sutter Health, (AMBAC Insured)
5.000%, 11/15/38

     205         215   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Medical Revenue—(continued)

  

Cottage Health System 5.000%, 11/1/43

   $ 250       $ 287   

St. Joseph Health System, (FGIC Insured)
5.750%, 7/1/47

     350         384   

Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue (NATL Insured)
4.750%, 5/15/31

     300         303   

San Benito Health Care District, (CHFCLIF Insured)
4.000%, 3/1/18

     140         148   
     

 

 

 
        2,544   
     

 

 

 

Natural Gas Revenue—2.3%

  

Roseville Natural Gas Financing Authority,
5.000%, 2/15/24

     450         519   

5.000%, 2/15/27

     195         224   
     

 

 

 
        743   
     

 

 

 

Power Revenue—2.2%

  

Northern California Power Agency, Hydroelectric Project No
1, 5.000%, 7/1/32

     200         228   

Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
5.000%, 8/15/29

     150         180   

Southern California Public Power Authority, Windy Point Project
5.000%, 7/1/28

     250         288   
     

 

 

 
        696   
     

 

 

 

Pre-Refunded—12.1%

  

Bay Area Toll Authority, (Pre-refunded 4/1/19 @100) 5.125%, 4/1/39

     400         451   

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence Health & Services, (Pre-refunded 10/1/18 @100)
6.500%, 10/1/18

     5         6   

Providence Health & Services, (Pre-refunded 10/1/18 @100)
6.500%, 10/1/38

     195         224   

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Bay Area Toll Bridges (Pre-refunded 7/1/26 @100) (AMBAC Insured)
5.125%, 7/1/37

     755         976   

Northern California Power Agency, (Pre-refunded 7/1/21 @ 100) (AMBAC Insured)
7.500%, 7/1/23

     195         242   

Riverside County Single Family, (Escrowed to Maturity) (GNMA Collateralized)
7.800%, 5/1/21

     1,085         1,422   
 

 

2


VIRTUS CA TAX-EXEMPT BOND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Pre-Refunded—(continued)

  

Stockton Housing Facilities Revenue, O’Connors Woods Project, (Pre-refunded 9/20/17 @ 100) (GNMA Collateralized)
5.600%, 3/20/28

   $ 155       $ 162   

University of California, (Pre-refunded 5/15/16 @100) (NATL Insured)
5.000%, 5/15/28

     410         421   
     

 

 

 
        3,904   
     

 

 

 

Transportation Revenue—6.8%

  

Los Angeles Department of Airports
5.000%, 5/15/32

     200         238   

Los Angeles Harbor Department,
5.000%, 8/1/35

     235         274   

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority,
5.000%, 7/1/40

     250         279   

5.000%, 7/1/40

     500         557   

San Diego Unified Port District,
5.000%, 9/1/28

     200         234   

San Francisco City & County Airports Community, San Francisco International Airport,
5.000%, 5/1/43

     150         171   

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency,
5.000%, 3/1/31

     125         147   

5.000%, 3/1/33

     250         292   
     

 

 

 
        2,192   
     

 

 

 

Water & Sewer Revenue—8.4%

  

Los Angeles County Sanitation District #14
5.000%, 10/1/25

     300         376   

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power,
5.000%, 7/1/35

     295         347   

Manteca, City of, Water Revenue,
5.000%, 7/1/27

     300         347   

Oakland, City of, Sewer Revenue,
5.000%, 6/15/29

     200         239   

Ross Valley Public Financing Authority, Sanitary District #1 (AGM Insured)
5.000%, 10/1/33

     225         266   

San Diego County Water Authority,
5.000%, 5/1/31

     250         295   

Santa Margarita-Dana Point Authority, Water Improvement Districts #’s 2,3,4,
5.125%, 8/1/38

     630         684   

Silicon Valley Clean Water, Sewer Improvement
5.000%, 2/1/34

     150         176   
     

 

 

 
        2,730   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL TAX-EXEMPT BONDS

(Identified Cost $28,250)

   

  

     29,998   
     

 

 

 
     PAR VALUE    VALUE  

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—92.9%

(Identified Cost $28,250)

   $ 29,998   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—92.9%

(Identified Cost $28,250)

     29,998 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities,
net—7.1%

        2,303   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 32,301   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

ACA   American Capital Access Financial Guarantee Corp.
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC   American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM   Build America Municipal Insured.
BHAC   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CHFCLIF   California Health Facility Construction Loan Insurance Fund.
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”)
NATL   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

At December 31, 2015, the concentration of the Fund’s investments by state or territory determined as a percentage of net assets is as follows: California 100%. At December 31, 2015, 39.98% of the securities in the portfolio are backed by insurance of financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. Insurers with a concentration greater than 10% of net assets are as follows: AMBAC 13.5%.

 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

     

Municipal Tax-Exempt Bonds

   $ 29,998       $ 29,998   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 29,998       $ 29,998   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 1 (quoted prices) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS DYNAMIC TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—102.6%

     

Consumer Discretionary—31.6%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     10,368       $ 1,561   

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     19,959         13,490   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     16,702         996   

AutoZone, Inc.(2)

     8,420         6,247   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

     18,150         579   

CarMax, Inc.(2)

     49,320         2,662   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     243,360         13,733   

Expedia, Inc.

     5,229         650   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     524,540         17,137   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     120,280         15,907   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     69,980         5,321   

Netflix, Inc.(2)

     19,942         2,281   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     480,300         21,172   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     375,020         23,439   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(2)

     27,395         6,942   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(2)

     2,511         3,201   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     21,982         4,080   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(2)

     4,872         415   
     

 

 

 
        139,813   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—13.1%

     

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     77,030         7,648   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     85,820         12,224   

CVS Health Corp.

     111,538         10,905   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

     211,316         19,847   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     87,452         7,447   
     

 

 

 
        58,071   
     

 

 

 

Energy—2.9%

     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     60,630         3,143   

Phillips 66

     54,341         4,445   

Tesoro Corp.

     13,725         1,446   

Valero Energy Corp.

     56,318         3,983   
     

 

 

 
        13,017   
     

 

 

 

Financials—3.1%

     

CME Group, Inc.

     41,314         3,743   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     13,553         3,473   

Moody’s Corp.

     21,255         2,133   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

     14,490         843   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

     33,505       $ 3,303   
     

 

 

 
        13,495   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—11.4%

     

AbbVie, Inc.

     35,983         2,132   

Aetna, Inc.

     26,365         2,851   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     5,179         988   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     30,498         3,163   

Amgen, Inc.

     17,001         2,760   

Anthem, Inc.

     20,085         2,801   

Baxalta, Inc.

     12,136         474   

Biogen, Inc.(2)

     5,309         1,626   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     46,943         4,191   

Celgene Corp.(2)

     17,731         2,123   

Cigna Corp.

     18,855         2,759   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     32,449         3,283   

Humana, Inc.

     11,430         2,040   

McKesson Corp.

     33,248         6,557   

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     12,281         555   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     1,734         941   

Schein (Henry), Inc.(2)

     11,945         1,890   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     75,520         8,884   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     5,213         656   
     

 

 

 
        50,674   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—15.0%

     

Cintas Corp.

     195,607         17,810   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(2)

     55,693         3,191   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     105,215         4,456   

Allegion plc

     105,565         6,959   

Robert Half International, Inc.

     289,635         13,653   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     123,777         6,274   

Masco Corp.

     363,920         10,299   

Southwest Airlines Co.

     89,458         3,852   
     

 

 

 
        66,494   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—16.1%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     236,411         9,151   

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(2)

     4,875         257   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(2)

     2,535         701   

Alphabet, Inc. Class A(2)

     7,094         5,519   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     7,174         5,444   

Apple, Inc.

     103,447         10,889   
 

 

1


VIRTUS DYNAMIC TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     19,040       $ 1,613   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     28,078         772   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(2)

     148,309         10,192   

EMC Corp.

     34,598         888   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     55,074         5,764   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     14,860         901   

Fiserv, Inc.(2)

     13,520         1,237   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     33,207         505   

HP, Inc.

     33,207         393   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

     40,612         3,954   

NetApp, Inc.

     5,452         145   

Paychex, Inc.

     18,150         960   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     28,634         1,037   

SanDisk Corp.

     3,702         281   

Seagate Technology plc

     5,598         205   

Total System Services, Inc.

     6,135         306   

VeriSign, Inc.(2)

     2,281         199   

Visa, Inc. Class A

     101,680         7,885   

Western Digital Corp.

     4,118         247   

Western Union Co. (The)

     21,890         392   

Xerox Corp.

     66,550         707   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     22,843         760   
     

 

 

 
        71,304   
     

 

 

 

Materials—6.8%

     

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     10,989         2,853   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     38,740         3,828   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     11,479         1,373   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     51,594         7,047   

Vulcan Materials Co.

     109,753         10,423   

Ecolab, Inc.

     38,076         4,355   
     

 

 

 
        29,879   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—2.6%

     

AGL Resources, Inc.

     180,320         11,506   
     

 

 

 
        11,506   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $435,376)

  

  

     454,253   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—102.6%

(Identified Cost $435,376)

   

  

     454,253   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES    VALUE  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—102.6%

(Identified Cost $435,376)

   $ 454,253 (1) 
     

 

 

 

Other assets and liabilities, net—(2.6)%

        (11,454
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 442,799   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

2


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value  at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 454,253       $ 454,253   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 454,253       $ 454,253   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—29.7%

  

Argentine Republic Series NY,
8.280%, 12/31/33
(11)

   $ 252      $ 291   

Bermuda RegS
4.854%, 2/6/24
(4)

     200        206   

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

  

RegS 5.750%, 2/26/16(4)

     30        27   

RegS 7.750%, 10/13/19(4)

     140        56   

RegS 7.650%, 4/21/25(4)

     285        107   

9.375%, 1/13/34

     325        129   

Brazilian Government International Bond 5.625%, 1/7/41

     100        73   

Commonwealth of Jamaica 6.750%, 4/28/28

     200        199   

Dominican Republic

  

144A 5.875%, 4/18/24(3)

     100        100   

144A 6.850%, 1/27/45(3)

     100        94   

Hellenic Republic
3.000%, 2/24/24
(2)

     200 EUR      158   

Hungary

  

5.375%, 2/21/23

     146        160   

5.750%, 11/22/23

     22        25   

5.375%, 3/25/24

     60        66   

Islamic Republic of Pakistan 144A
8.250%, 9/30/25
(3)

     200        204   

Kingdom of Bahrain 144A
6.000%, 9/19/44
(3)

     200        151   

Kingdom of Morocco 144A
4.250%, 12/11/22
(3)

     200        198   

Mongolia 144A
5.125%, 12/5/22
(3)

     200        160   

Republic of Angola 144A
9.500%, 11/12/25
(3)

     200        187   

Republic of Armenia 144A
7.150%, 3/26/25
(3)

     200        193   

Republic of Azerbaijan 144A
4.750%, 3/18/24
(3)

     200        187   

Republic of Chile
5.500%, 8/5/20

     70,000 CLP      102   

Republic of Colombia

  

Treasury Note, Series B,
11.250%, 10/24/18

     100,000 COP      35   

6.125%, 1/18/41

     100        97   

Republic of Costa Rica 144A
7.000%, 4/4/44
(3)

     200        168   

Republic of Cote d’Ivoire 144A
6.375%, 3/3/28
(3)

     200        182   

Republic of Croatia RegS
6.000%, 1/26/24
(4)

     200        208   

Republic of Ecuador 144A
10.500%, 3/24/20
(3)

     200        162   

Republic of El Salvador

  

144A 6.375%, 1/18/27(3)

     155        132   

144A 7.650%, 6/15/35(3)

     70        60   

Republic of Indonesia

  

Series FR30,
10.750%, 5/15/16

     785,000 IDR      57   

Series FR63,
5.625%, 5/15/23

     624,000 IDR      37   

144A 5.125%, 1/15/45(3)

     200        181   
     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Republic of Iraq RegS
5.800%, 1/15/28
(4)

   $ 250      $ 169   

Republic of Kazakhstan 144A
4.875%, 10/14/44
(3)

     200        168   

Republic of Kenya 144A
6.875%, 6/24/24
(3)

     200        175   

Republic of Lithuania 144A
6.125%, 3/9/21
(3)

     100        115   

Republic of Panama

  

5.200%, 1/30/20

     200        217   

3.750%, 3/16/25

     200        196   

Republic of Peru
4.125%, 8/25/27

     280        274   

Republic of Poland Series 1021,
5.750%, 10/25/21

     300 PLN      90   

Republic of Romania

  

144A 6.750%, 2/7/22(3)

     150        176   

3.625%, 4/24/24

     80        95   

RegS 6.125%, 1/22/44(4)

     120        140   

Republic of South Africa

  

Series R203,
8.250%, 9/15/17

     758 ZAR      49   

Series R208,
6.750%, 3/31/21

     1,470 ZAR      85   

Republic of Sri Lanka 144A
5.875%, 7/25/22
(3)

     200        183   

Republic of Turkey

  

5.125%, 3/25/22

     200        206   

6.750%, 5/30/40

     225        250   

Republic of Uruguay
5.100%, 6/18/50

     400 (8)      345   

Russian Federal Bond - Ofz 7.400%, 6/14/17

     4,800        63   

Socialist Republic of Vietnam RegS
4.800%, 11/19/24
(4)

     200        192   

State of Qatar 144A 5.750%, 1/20/42(3)

     200        234   

United Mexican States Series M,
6.500%, 6/9/22

     614 MXN      37   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $8,755)

   

  

    7,851   
    

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES—64.6%

  

Barbados—0.7%

  

Columbus International, Inc. Series B, 144A
7.375%, 3/30/21
(3)

     200        199   
    

 

 

 

Brazil—6.1%

  

Banco Santander Brasil SA 144A
8.000%, 3/18/16
(3)

     300 BRL      74   

Braskem America Finance Co. RegS
7.125%, 7/22/41
(4)

     205        153   

BRF SA 7.750%, 5/22/18

     400 BRL      84   

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.
5.250%, 5/12/24

     115        110   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA RegS
5.650%, 3/19/22
(4)

     250        232   

JBS Investments GmbH 144A
7.250%, 4/3/24
(3)

     200        182   
 

 

1


VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Brazil—(continued)

  

Marfrig Overseas Ltd. 144A
9.500%, 5/4/20
(3)

   $ 200       $ 197   

Odebrecht Finance Ltd. 144A
4.375%, 4/25/25
(3)

     200         104   

Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 144A
6.750%, 10/1/22
(3)

     179         41   

Petrobras Global Finance BV

  

3.000%, 1/15/19

     80         61   

5.375%, 1/27/21

     290         216   

6.750%, 1/27/41

     100         64   

QGOG Constellation SA 144A
6.250%, 11/9/19
(3)

     200         91   
     

 

 

 
        1,609   
     

 

 

 

Canada—0.1%

  

Eldorado Gold Corp. 144A
6.125%, 12/15/20
(3)

     45         40   
     

 

 

 

Chile—3.8%

  

Guanay Finance Ltd. 144A
6.000%, 12/15/20
(3)

     250         247   

Inversiones CMPC S.A. 144A
4.375%, 5/15/23
(3)

     200         189   

Latam Airlines Group SA 144A
7.250%, 6/9/20
(3)

     200         179   

Transelec S.A. 144A
4.250%, 1/14/25
(3)

     200         196   

VTR Finance BV 144A
6.875%, 1/15/24
(3)

     200         184   
     

 

 

 
        995   
     

 

 

 

China—4.6%

  

Bank of China Ltd. 144A
5.000%, 11/13/24
(3)

     200         206   

BOC Aviation Pte Ltd.
3.875%, 5/9/19

     200         204   

China Cinda Finance Ltd. 144A
4.000%, 5/14/19
(3)

     200         203   

Kunlun Energy Co., Ltd. 144A
3.750%, 5/13/25
(3)

     200         195   

State Grid Overseas Investment Ltd. 144A
4.125%, 5/7/24
(3)

     200         209   

Tencent Holdings Ltd. 144A
3.800%, 2/11/25
(3)

     200         195   
     

 

 

 
        1,212   
     

 

 

 

Colombia—0.7%

  

Bancolombia S.A.
5.125%, 9/11/22

     100         96   

Ecopetrol SA
5.375%, 6/26/26

     70         59   

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. 144A
5.125%, 3/28/23
(3)

     200         41   
     

 

 

 
        196   
     

 

 

 

El Salvador—0.7%

  

AES El Salvador Trust II 144A
6.750%, 3/28/23
(3)

     200         179   
     

 

 

 

Georgia—0.8%

  

Bank of Georgia JSC 144A
7.750%, 7/5/17
(3)

     200         208   
     

 

 

 
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Guatemala—0.6%

  

Comcel Trust 144A
6.875%, 2/6/24
(3)(5)

   $ 200       $ 155   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong—2.1%

  

Bank of China Hong Kong Ltd. 144A
5.550%, 2/11/20
(3)

     200         218   

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. Series 12, 144A
6.000%,
(2)(3)(6)(7)

     325         340   
     

 

 

 
        558   
     

 

 

 

India—3.4%

  

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV 144A
5.125%, 3/11/23
(3)

     200         208   

ICICI Bank Ltd. 144A
6.375%, 4/30/22
(2)(3)

     300         308   

Reliance Holdings USA, Inc. 144A
5.400%, 2/14/22
(3)

     250         270   

Vedanta Resources plc 144A
6.000%, 1/31/19
(3)

     200         128   
     

 

 

 
        914   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia—3.8%

  

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT 144A
4.250%, 5/5/25
(3)

     200         178   

Pertamina Persero PT

  

144A 4.875%, 5/3/22(3)

     200         192   

144A 6.000%, 5/3/42(3)

     275         226   

144A 5.625%, 5/20/43(3)

     200         158   

Perusahaan Listrik Negara PT 144A
5.500%, 11/22/21
(3)

     250         255   
     

 

 

 
        1,009   
     

 

 

 

Ireland—0.8%

  

Ardagh Finance Holdings SA PIK Interest Capitalization, 144A
8.625%, 6/15/19
(3)(9)

     227         225   
     

 

 

 

Israel—0.8%

  

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd. RegS
7.250%, 1/15/19
(4)

     200         222   
     

 

 

 

Jamaica—0.6%

  

Digicel Group Ltd. 144A
8.250%, 9/30/20
(3)

     200         166   
     

 

 

 

Kazakhstan—0.7%

  

Development Bank of Kazakhstan OJSC 144A
4.125%, 12/10/22
(3)

     200         176   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg—0.6%

  

Altice Financing SA Luxembourg, 144A
7.625%, 2/15/25
(3)

     200         173   
     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Mexico—7.7%

  

Alfa SAB de CV 144A
5.250%, 3/25/24
(3)

  $ 200      $ 202   

Alpek SA de C.V.
144A 5.375%, 8/8/23
(3)

    200        204   

America Movil SAB de C.V. Series
12 6.450%, 12/5/22

    2,000 MXN      110   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bancomer S.A. 144A
6.750%, 9/30/22
(3)

    150        165   

Banco Santander Mexico SA 144A
5.950%, 1/30/24
(2)(3)

    200        206   

Cemex SAB de CV 144A
7.250%, 1/15/21
(3)

    200        193   

Fermaca Enterprises S de RL de CV 144A
6.375%, 3/30/38
(3)

    196        183   

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
2.875%, 5/10/23

    150        140   

Grupo Televisa SAB
7.250%, 5/14/43

    2,000 MXN      97   

Grupo Televisa Sab
6.125%, 1/31/46

    200        199   

Petroleos Mexicanos

   

144A 4.250%, 1/15/25(3)

    100        88   

6.375%, 1/23/45

    100        85   

144A 5.625%, 1/23/46(3)

    200        153   
   

 

 

 
      2,025   
   

 

 

 

Morocco—0.8%

  

Office Cherifien des Phosphates S.A. (OCP) 144A
5.625%, 4/25/24
(3)

    200        203   
   

 

 

 

Panama—0.6%

  

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA 144A
3.750%, 4/4/17
(3)

    150        152   
   

 

 

 

Peru—2.3%

  

Banco de Credito del Peru

  

144A 5.375%, 9/16/20(3)

    100        106   

144A 6.125%, 4/24/27(2)(3)

    100        104   

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA

  

144A 5.750%, 10/7/20(3)

    100        107   

144A 6.625%, 3/19/29(2)(3)

    100        101   

Transportadora de Gas del Peru SA 144A
4.250%, 4/30/28
(3)

    200        187   
   

 

 

 
      605   
   

 

 

 

Poland—0.8%

  

PKO Finance AB 144A
4.630%, 9/26/22
(3)(5)

    200        208   
   

 

 

 

Russia—5.6%

  

AHML Finance Ltd. 144A
7.750%, 2/13/18
(3)

    5,000 RUB      64   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Russia—(continued)

  

EuroChem Mineral & Chemical Co. OJSC 144A
5.125%, 12/12/17
(3)(5)

   $ 200       $ 201   

Evraz Group S.A. 144A
6.500%, 4/22/20
(3)

     200         187   

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA) 144A
6.000%, 11/27/23
(3)(5)

     200         189   

Lukoil OAO International Finance BV 144A
4.563%, 4/24/23
(3)

     200         179   

Metalloinvest Finance Ltd. 144A
5.625%, 4/17/20
(3)

     200         193   

Sberbank of Russia (Sberbank Capital SA) 144A
5.125%, 10/29/22
(3)(5)

     200         183   

Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA REGS
5.500%, 2/26/24
(2)(4)(5)

     200         176   

Severstal OAO (Steel Capital SA) 144A
6.700%, 10/25/17
(3)(5)

     100         105   
     

 

 

 
        1,477   
     

 

 

 

Singapore—0.8%

  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. 144A
4.000%, 10/15/24
(2)(3)

     200         204   
     

 

 

 

South Africa—2.2%

  

Myriad International Holdings BV 144A
5.500%, 7/21/25
(3)

     200         193   

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH 144A
6.625%, 4/15/21
(3)

     200         203   

Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.000%, 7/26/22
(3)

     200         176   
     

 

 

 
        572   
     

 

 

 

South Korea—0.7%

  

Export-Import Bank of Korea
2.875%, 1/21/25

     200         195   
     

 

 

 

Sri Lanka—0.8%

  

Bank of Ceylon 144A
6.875%, 5/3/17
(3)

     200         201   
     

 

 

 

Sultanate of Oman—0.7%

  

Lamar Funding Ltd. 144A
3.958%, 5/7/25
(3)

     200         178   
     

 

 

 

Supranational—2.3%

  

Africa Finance Corp. 144A
4.375%, 4/29/20
(3)

     200         200   

Corp Andina de Fomento
4.375%, 6/15/22

     200         213   

Eurasian Development Bank 144A
4.767%, 9/20/22
(3)

     200         191   
     

 

 

 
        604   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Thailand—0.8%

  

Bangkok Bank PLC 144A
3.300%, 10/3/18
(3)

   $ 200       $ 204   
     

 

 

 

Trinidad and Tobago—0.2%

  

Petroleum Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. RegS
6.000%, 5/8/22
(4)

     54         50   
     

 

 

 

Turkey—1.6%

  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A
5.250%, 9/13/22
(3)

     200         196   

Turkiye Is Bankasi A.S 144A
7.850%, 12/10/23
(3)

     200         216   
     

 

 

 
        412   
     

 

 

 

Ukraine—0.5%

  

Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance plc 144A
9.625%, 4/27/22
(3)

     150         135   
     

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates—2.1%

  

DP World Ltd. 144A
6.850%, 7/2/37
(3)

     250         245   

IPIC GMTN Ltd. 144A
6.875%, 11/1/41
(3)

     250         321   
     

 

 

 
        566   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom—0.3%

  

EnQuest plc 144A
7.000%, 4/15/22
(3)

     200         71   
     

 

 

 

United States—1.0%

  

Aircastle Ltd.
6.250%, 12/1/19

     100         108   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A. 144A
5.625%, 10/15/23
(3)

     30         29   

Parker Drilling Co.
6.750%, 7/15/22

     50         34   

Tronox Finance LLC
6.375%, 8/15/20

     80         49   

Weatherford International Ltd.
4.500%, 4/15/22

     70         50   
     

 

 

 
        270   
     

 

 

 

Venezuela—1.9%

  

Petroleos de Venezuela SA

  

RegS 8.500%, 11/2/17(4)

     260         139   

144A 6.000%, 5/16/24(3)

     555         208   

RegS 6.000%, 11/15/26(4)

     400         148   
     

 

 

 
        495   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $19,094)

  

  

     17,063   
     

 

 

 
     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—0.6%

  

Consumer Discretionary—0.6%

  

Delta 2 (Lux) S.A.R.L. Tranche B-3,
4.750%, 7/30/21

   $ 47      $ 45   

Laureate Education, Inc.
5.000%, 6/15/18

     147        123   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $193)

  

  

    168   
    

 

 

 
     SHARES     VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCK—0.7%

  

Energy—0.7%

  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL 144A,
4.875%
(2)(3)

     200 (10)      195   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK

(Identified Cost $202)

 

  

    195   
    

 

 

 

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND—0.6%

  

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(12)

     14,941        145   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

(Identified Cost $149)

  

  

    145   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—96.2%

(Identified Cost $28,393)

   

  

    25,422   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—96.2%

(Identified Cost $28,393)

  

  

    25,422 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.8%

  

    1,009   
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

  $ 26,431   
    

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

PIK    Payment-in-Kind Security

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $17,374 or 65.7% of net assets.

(4) 

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under Rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

(5) 

This Note was issued for the sole purpose of funding a loan agreement between the issuer and the borrower. As the credit risk for this security lies solely with the borrower, the name represented here is that of the borrower.

(6) 

No contractual maturity date.

(7) 

Interest payments may be deferred.

(8) 

Principal amount is adjusted pursuant to the change in the Index.

 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

(9) 

100% of the income received was in cash.

(10) 

Value shown as par value.

(11) 

Security in default.

(12) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

Foreign Currencies:

 

BRL

  

Brazilian Real

CLP

  

Chilean Peso

COP

  

Colombian Peso

EUR

  

Euro

IDR

  

Indonesian Rupiah

MXN

  

Mexican Peso

PLN

  

Polish Zloty

RUB

  

Russian Ruble

ZAR

  

South African Rand

 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

Mexico

     8

Brazil

     7   

Russia

     6   

China

     5   

Indonesia

     5   

Chile

     4   

India

     4   

Other

     61   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 
 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

        

Corporate Bonds And Notes

   $ 17,063       $ —         $ 17,063   

Foreign Government Securities

     7,851         —           7,851   

Loan Agreements

     168         —           168   

Equity Securities:

        

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     145         145         —     

Preferred Stocks

     195         —           195   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 25,422       $ 145       $ 25,277   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—1.8%

     

Consumer Staples—0.1%

     

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar 1.73% (Brazil)

     4,000       $ 42   
     

 

 

 

Financials—1.0%

     

Banco Bradesco S.A. 1.10% (Brazil)

     37,300         182   

Bancolombia SA 4.01% (Colombia)

     25,805         175   
     

 

 

 
        357   
     

 

 

 

Materials—0.4%

     

Braskem SA 2.47% (Brazil)

     18,000         126   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.3%

     

Companhia Paranaense de Energia, Class B
5.11% (Brazil)

     14,600         90   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $731)

        615   
     

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—98.9%

     

Consumer Discretionary—8.6%

     

Arcelik AS (Turkey)

     12,854         62   

Astra International Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     334,400         144   

Bajaj Auto Ltd. (India)

     6,514         249   

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     76,000         123   

Coway Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     1,970         140   

Estacio Participacoes SA (Brazil)

     33,300         117   

Foschini Group Ltd. (The) (South Africa)

     16,725         132   

Gome Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd. (Bermuda)

     558,063         93   

Grupo Televisa S.A.B (Mexico)

     11,400         62   

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (South Korea)

     6,251         275   

Kangwon Land, Inc. (South Korea)

     10,312         337   

Kia Motors Corp. (South Korea)

     5,886         262   

Lojas Americanas SA (Brazil)

     18,500         58   

Lojas Renner S.A. (Brazil)

     31,100         134   

Merida Industry Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)

     37,000         198   

Ruentex Industries Ltd. (Taiwan)

     152,000         283   

Truworths International Ltd. (South Africa)

     18,658         110   

Tsogo Sun Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)

     103,629         162   
     

 

 

 
        2,941   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—6.1%

     

Ambev SA (Brazil)

     99,000         447   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Staples—(continued)

     

BRF SA (Brazil)

     3,700       $ 52   

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV (Mexico)

     31,900         299   

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (India)

     21,714         283   

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

     5,323         473   

Raia Drogasil SA (Brazil)

     12,800         115   

Spar Group Ltd. (The) (South Africa)

     22,696         270   

Want Want China Holdings Ltd. (China)

     213,000         158   
     

 

 

 
        2,097   
     

 

 

 

Energy—6.7%

     

Banpu Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand)

     501,800         222   

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. Class H (China)

     291,800         175   

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. Class H (China)

     153,000         239   

Coal India Ltd. (India)

     26,238         130   

Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio (Brazil)

     16,300         104   

Empresas COPEC SA (Chile)

     9,793         84   

Gazprom PAO (Gazstream S.A.) Sponsored ADR (Russia)

     96,343         354   

Lukoil PJSC Sponsored ADR (Russia)

     3,702         120   

PTT Exploration & Production plc (Thailand)

     58,200         92   

Rosneft OJSC GDR (Russia)

     23,016         80   

Sasol Ltd. (South Africa)

     9,950         270   

Tatneft PAO Sponsored ADR (Russia)

     10,290         272   

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)

     11,100         170   
     

 

 

 
        2,312   
     

 

 

 

Financials—31.9%

     

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (United Arab Emirates)

     47,242         84   

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. Class H (China)

     794,000         323   

AMMB Holdings Bhd (Malaysia)

     137,600         145   

Banco de Chile (Chile)

     2,725,024         278   

Banco do Brasil S.A. (Brazil)

     46,500         173   

Banco Santander Chile SA (Chile)

     4,263,552         191   

Bank of China Ltd. Class H (China)

     1,808,000         802   

Barclays Africa Group Ltd. (South Africa)

     27,860         258   

BB Seguridade Participacoes (Brazil)

     20,100         124   

China Construction Bank Corp. Class H (China)

     1,977,000         1,349   

China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd. (China)

     452,000         219   

China Everbright Ltd. (China)

     80,000         183   

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Class H (China)

     128,000         411   

Commercial Bank QSC (The) (Qatar)

     11,473         144   
 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     161,236       $ 82   

Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     5,746         344   

Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS (Turkey)

     199,992         178   

Evergrande Real Estate Group Ltd. (China)

     555,000         486   

Far East Horizon Ltd. (China)

     168,000         156   

First Gulf Bank PJSC (United Arab Emirates)

     66,793         229   

FirstRand Ltd. (South Africa)

     127,776         350   

Gentera S.A.B de CV (Mexico)

     147,700         286   

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. (China)

     274,800         337   

Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     35,480         223   

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     13,273         407   

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. Class H (China)

     1,538,000         922   

Komercni Banka A.S. (Czech Republic)

     1,536         306   

Liberty Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)

     13,390         100   

Malayan Banking Bhd (Malaysia)

     176,200         344   

MMI Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)

     161,539         230   

Power Finance Corp., Ltd. (India)

     76,111         230   

Qatar National Bank SAQ (Qatar)

     1,515         73   

Redefine Properties Ltd. (South Africa)

     225,464         141   

Rural Electrification Corp., Ltd. (India)

     98,001         334   

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     1,413         132   

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. (China)

     121,000         213   

Standard Bank Group Ltd. (South Africa)

     21,988         161   
     

 

 

 
        10,948   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—2.5%

     

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. (India)

     10,134         176   

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     2,274,000         216   

Richter Gedeon Nyrt (Hungary)

     12,494         237   

Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd.
Class H (China)

     54,800         219   
     

 

 

 
        848   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—8.9%

     

AirAsia BHD (Malaysia)

     450,800         135   

Alfa S.A.B de C.V. Class A (Mexico)

     29,400         58   

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd. (China)

     67,000         138   

Daewoo International Corp. (South Korea)

     24,014         331   

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Sab de C.V. (Mexico)

     18,100         160   

Industries Qatar Qsc (Qatar)

     4,807         146   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H (China)

     296,000       $ 397   

LG Corp. (South Korea)

     3,984         239   

Pegatron Corp. (Taiwan)

     183,000         398   

S-1 Corp. (South Korea)

     2,385         203   

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd. (China)

     113,000         295   

Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd. Class H (China)

     401,000         341   

TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS (Turkey)

     27,365         171   

Weg SA (Brazil)

     13,400         51   
     

 

 

 
        3,063   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—20.0%

     

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (Taiwan)

     85,000         98   

Asustek Computer, Inc. (Taiwan)

     50,000         413   

Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     72,490         159   

Compal Electronics, Inc. (Taiwan)

     561,000         314   

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     403,900         988   

Infosys Ltd. (India)

     64,912         1,082   

Lite-On Technology Corp. (Taiwan)

     131,950         127   

NCSoft Corp. (South Korea)

     1,469         265   

NetEase, Inc. ADR (China)

     1,226         222   

Powertech Technology, Inc. (Taiwan)

     154,000         304   

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp. (Taiwan)

     155,260         353   

Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)

     31,000         98   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     182,000         785   

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (India)

     12,442         457   

Tech Mahindra Ltd. (India)

     13,527         106   

Transcend Information, Inc. (Taiwan)

     46,000         120   

Travelsky Technology Ltd. (China)

     121,000         198   

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp. (Taiwan)

     122,000         158   

Wipro Ltd. (India)

     29,264         247   

WPG Holdings Ltd. (Taiwan)

     367,000         348   
     

 

 

 
        6,842   
     

 

 

 

Materials—4.8%

     

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. (China)

     146,500         392   

Cementos Argos S.A. (Colombia)

     26,497         81   

Gold Fields Ltd. (South Africa)

     70,691         193   

Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.
Series B (Mexico)

     55,700         119   

Jiangxi Copper Co., Ltd. Class H (China)

     235,000         277   

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR (Russia)

     5,463         69   
 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Materials—(continued)

     

Mondi Ltd. (South Africa)

     9,384       $ 186   

PTT Global Chemical PCL (Thailand)

     238,400         330   
     

 

 

 
        1,647   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—7.0%

  

America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. Class C Series L (Mexico)

     401,700         282   

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. (China)

     478,000         179   

China Mobile Ltd. (China)

     70,000         788   

MTN Group Ltd. (South Africa)

     33,462         287   

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (Philippines)

     5,780         253   

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     1,398         256   

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     1,554,000         348   

Telesites Sab (Mexico)(2)

     20,085         13   
     

 

 

 
        2,406   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—2.4%

     

China Power International Development Ltd. (China)

     163,000         94   

China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (China)

     110,000         213   

Huaneng Power International, Inc. Class H (China)

     354,000         303   

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP (Colombia)

     33,237         77   

Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     690,800         136   
     

 

 

 
        823   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $37,089)

  

  

     33,927   
     

 

 

 

RIGHTS—0.0%

     

Financials—0.0%

     

Banco Bradesco SA (Brazil)(2)

     1,221         1   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS

(Identified Cost $0)

  

  

     1   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—100.7%

(Identified Cost $37,820)

   

  

     34,543   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES    VALUE  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.7%

(Identified Cost $37,820)

     34,543 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities,
net—(0.7)%

        (254
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 34,289   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

China

     29

Taiwan

     16   

South Korea

     11   

India

     10   

South Africa

     8   

Brazil

     6   

Mexico

     4   

Other

     16   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 33,927       $ 8,660       $ 25,267   

Preferred Stocks

     615         615         —     

Rights

     1         —           1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 34,543       $ 9,275       $ 25,268   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—94.9%

  

Consumer Discretionary—9.8%

  

Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     1,396,000       $ 83   

Goldlion Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     242,000         98   

Pico Far East Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     659,780         179   

Truworths International Ltd. (South Africa)

     6,100         36   
     

 

 

 
     396   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—22.7%

  

AVI Ltd. (South Africa)

     22,310         112   

Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA Sponsored ADR (Chile)

     2,130         46   

Embotelladora Andina ADR S.A. Class-B (Chile)

     4,990         87   

Grupo Herdez Sab de CV (Mexico)

     34,825         90   

Guinness Anchor Bhd (Malaysia)

     30,200         93   

Massmart Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)

     4,655         30   

Oldtown Bhd (Malaysia)

     300,750         111   

Pinar SUT Mamulleri Sanayii AS (Turkey)

     14,800         83   

Premier Marketing PCL (Thailand)

     600,000         175   

Wawel SA (Poland)

     309         94   
     

 

 

 
     921   
     

 

 

 

Financials—14.6%

  

ARA Asset Management Ltd. (Singapore)

     145,880         121   

BFI Finance Indonesia Tbk PT (Indonesia)(3)

     727,000         148   

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores Sab de CV SA (Mexico)

     32,800         44   

Credit Analysis & Research Ltd. (India)

     322         6   

Equity Group Holdings Ltd. (Kenya)

     205,600         80   

Korea Ratings Corp. (South Korea)

     2,930         126   

Tisco Financial Group PCL (Thailand)

     57,700         68   
     

 

 

 
     593   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—1.6%

  

OdontoPrev S.A. (Brazil)

     26,900         64   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—20.0%

  

Freight Management Holdings Bhd (Malaysia)

     210,029         68   

Prosegur Cia de Seguridad SA (Spain)

     22,500         104   

S-1 Corp. (South Korea)

     2,465         210   

Sinmag Equipment Corp. (Taiwan)

     24,520         77   

Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     54,874         163   

Tegma Gestao Logistica (Brazil)

     91,600         109   

Turk Traktor Ve Ziraat Makineleri AS (Turkey)

     3,400         81   
     

 

 

 
     812   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—13.7%

  

Autohome, Inc. ADR (China)(2)

     4,750       $ 166   

Bitauto Holdings Ltd. ADR
(China)
(2)

     1,150         33   

Lumax International Corp., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     98,800         130   

MercadoLibre, Inc. (United States)

     790         90   

TOTVS SA (Brazil)

     10,200         80   

Yandex NV Class A (Russia)(2)

     3,575         56   
     

 

 

 
     555   
     

 

 

 

Materials—10.0%

  

Assore Ltd. (South Africa)

     9,600         39   

KPX Chemical Co. Ltd. (South Korea)

     2,415         99   

Synthos SA (Poland)

     35,000         34   

Transpaco Ltd. (South Africa)

     100,500         125   

Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)

     51,000         109   
     

 

 

 
     406   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—2.5%

  

APT Satellite Holdings Ltd. (China)

     128,000         103   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $4,741)

 

  

     3,850   
     

 

 

 

WARRANTS—3.7%

  

Financials—1.3%

  

Crisil Ltd. Strike price $0.01 Expiration Date 06/06/16 (India)

     1,800         53   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—2.4%

  

EClerx Services Ltd. Strike price $0.01 Expiration Date 12/16/16 (India)

     1,933         41   

EClerx Services Ltd. Strike price $0.01 Expiration Date 12/31/18 (India)

     2,700         58   
     

 

 

 
     99   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS

(Identified Cost $134)

  

  

     152   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—98.6%

(Identified Cost $4,875)

   

  

     4,002   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.6%

(Identified Cost $4,875)

  

  

     4,002 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.4%

  

     56   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 4,058   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

Abbreviation:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

(3)

Illiquid security.

            

 

 

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VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

Taiwan

     12

South Korea

     11   

South Africa

     9   

China

     8   

Malaysia

     7   

Hong Kong

     6   

Brazil

     6   

Other

     41   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

    

 
% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

  

     

Common Stocks

   $ 3,850       $ 2,420       $ 1,430   

Warrants

     152         —           152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 4,002       $ 2,420       $ 1,582   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $121 were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 based on our valuation procedures for non-U.S. securities. (See Note 2A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $247 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 based on our valuation procedures for non-U.S. securities. (See Note 2A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—98.5%

     

Consumer Discretionary—25.5%

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     23,729       $ 3,571   

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     23,165         15,657   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     23,570         1,406   

AutoZone, Inc.(2)

     9,630         7,145   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

     24,850         793   

CarMax, Inc.(2)

     71,300         3,848   

Carnival Corp.

     155,163         8,453   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(2)

     3,400         1,632   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     308,328         17,399   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     13,470         857   

Expedia, Inc.

     7,180         893   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     61,805         1,527   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     732,790         23,940   

H&R Block, Inc.

     695,807         23,177   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     134,250         17,755   

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

     314,400         10,070   

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     373,616         8,698   

L Brands, Inc.

     62,505         5,989   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     179,889         7,559   

Lennar Corp. Class A

     174,550         8,537   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     100,573         7,648   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     67,599         4,532   

McDonald’s Corp.

     86,520         10,221   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(2)

     90,334         17,108   

Netflix, Inc.(2)

     26,940         3,081   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     572,280         25,226   

News Corp.

     308,835         4,311   

News Corp. Class A

     1,093,578         14,610   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     388,700         24,294   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(2)

     30,900         7,831   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     229,807         17,387   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(2)

     3,470         4,424   

PulteGroup, Inc.

     336,840         6,003   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     95,060         5,115   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     57,135         5,783   

Starbucks Corp.

     146,910         8,819   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     51,273         3,552   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     29,005         5,383   

Time Warner, Inc.

     56,039         3,624   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

     168,090         11,919   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(2)

     6,985         595   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.

     28,945       $ 788   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     83,710         2,274   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(2)

     25,067         570   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     23,311         960   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     105,632         11,100   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

     38,101         2,768   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     49,020         3,581   
     

 

 

 
     382,413   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—10.1%

  

Altria Group, Inc.

     177,467         10,330   

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     80,260         7,968   

Campbell Soup Co.

     16,405         862   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     42,107         1,775   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     122,727         17,481   

CVS Health Corp.

     148,654         14,534   

General Mills, Inc.

     55,436         3,197   

Hershey Co. (The)

     14,857         1,326   

Hormel Foods Corp.

     10,846         858   

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

     9,854         1,216   

Kellogg Co.

     23,509         1,699   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

     10,739         966   

Kraft Heinz Co.(The)

     53,591         3,899   

Kroger Co. (The)

     427,280         17,873   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     10,158         869   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     17,214         1,359   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

     277,585         26,071   

Mondelez International, Inc. Class A

     147,708         6,623   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     135,913         11,948   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     75,192         3,470   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

     25,133         1,340   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     116,912         9,956   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     158,732         5,318   
     

 

 

 
     150,938   
     

 

 

 

Energy—1.6%

  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     106,626         5,528   

Phillips 66

     99,998         8,180   

Tesoro Corp.

     26,138         2,754   

Valero Energy Corp.

     103,905         7,347   
     

 

 

 
     23,809   
     

 

 

 

Financials—14.4%

  

ACE Ltd.

     48,937         5,718   

Aflac, Inc.

     53,725         3,218   
 

 

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VIRTUS EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

Allstate Corp. (The)

     63,520       $ 3,944   

American Tower Corp. REIT

     57,657         5,590   

AON plc

     104,627         9,648   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A REIT

     55,172         2,209   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     45,715         8,418   

Bank of America Corp.

     231,987         3,904   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A(2)

     564,734         19,529   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     133,529         4,397   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     35,491         4,708   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     22,269         1,318   

Citigroup, Inc.

     67,987         3,518   

CME Group, Inc.

     63,036         5,711   

Comerica, Inc.

     3,899         163   

Crown Castle International Corp. REIT

     46,786         4,045   

E*Trade Financial Corp.(2)

     32,858         974   

Equity Residential

     122,360         9,983   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     23,015         5,510   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     134,656         3,664   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     48,639         8,766   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     20,895         5,355   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     27,865         753   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     82,533         5,450   

Kimco Realty Corp.

     94,592         2,503   

Lincoln National Corp.

     31,242         1,570   

Macerich Co. (The)

     30,826         2,487   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     199,067         11,038   

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

     49,438         4,874   

MetLife, Inc.

     141,802         6,836   

Moody’s Corp.

     32,165         3,227   

Morgan Stanley

     177,705         5,653   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

     22,418         1,304   

Plum Creek Timber Co. REIT, Inc.

     24,700         1,179   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     34,602         1,556   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     94,861         3,017   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     55,373         4,508   

Public Storage

     19,960         4,944   

Realty Income Corp. REIT

     53,002         2,736   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     72,162         14,031   

Torchmark Corp.

     14,309         818   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     45,600         5,146   

U.S. Bancorp

     37,034         1,580   

Unum Group

     29,585         985   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     106,661         5,798   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

Weyerhaeuser Co. REIT

     72,722       $ 2,180   

XL Group plc

     47,378         1,856   
     

 

 

 
     216,319   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—14.1%

  

Abbott Laboratories

     82,486         3,704   

AbbVie, Inc.

     45,993         2,725   

Aetna, Inc.

     34,940         3,778   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     79,390         3,319   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     6,938         1,323   

Allergan plc(2)

     7,311         2,285   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     39,484         4,095   

Amgen, Inc.

     23,606         3,832   

Anthem, Inc.

     28,280         3,943   

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

     4,158         788   

Baxalta, Inc.

     16,633         649   

Baxter International, Inc.

     28,803         1,099   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     12,107         1,866   

Biogen, Inc.(2)

     7,362         2,255   

Boston Scientific Corp.(2)

     75,853         1,399   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     32,819         2,258   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     61,148         5,459   

Celgene Corp.(2)

     25,330         3,034   

Cerner Corp.(2)

     327,644         19,714   

Cigna Corp.

     25,880         3,787   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(2)

     38,936         2,714   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     330,663         20,121   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(2)

     11,530         911   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     18,911         1,593   

Endo International plc

     4,100         251   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(2)

     151,175         13,214   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     46,698         4,725   

HCA Holdings, Inc.(2)

     177,571         12,009   

Henry Schein, Inc.(2)

     15,549         2,460   

Humana, Inc.

     15,950         2,847   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(2)

     2,081         1,137   

Johnson & Johnson

     55,213         5,671   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings(2)

     22,164         2,740   

Mallinckrodt plc

     2,279         170   

McKesson Corp.

     44,400         8,757   

Medtronic plc

     78,122         6,009   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     57,270         3,025   

Mylan NV

     7,254         392   

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     17,478         790   
 

 

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VIRTUS EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     28,356       $ 1,519   

Perrigo Co. plc

     3,123         452   

Pfizer, Inc.

     127,596         4,119   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     31,144         2,216   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     2,471         1,341   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     14,779         913   

Stryker Corp.

     18,028         1,676   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(2)

     53,337         1,616   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     98,338         13,949   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     97,310         11,448   

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

     52,835         6,313   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(2)

     5,725         463   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     7,010         882   

Waters Corp.(2)

     20,552         2,766   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     9,192         943   

Zoetis, Inc.

     8,231         394   
     

 

 

 
     211,858   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—13.3%

     

3M Co.

     34,595         5,211   

Allegion plc

     146,440         9,653   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     144,544         6,121   

Avery Dennison Corp.

     62,976         3,946   

Boeing Co. (The)

     27,032         3,909   

Cintas Corp.

     278,480         25,356   

Danaher Corp.

     31,545         2,930   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     174,601         8,850   

Dover Corp.

     27,104         1,662   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

     28,660         2,979   

Equifax, Inc.

     82,930         9,236   

Flowserve Corp.

     23,112         973   

General Dynamics Corp.

     13,140         1,805   

General Electric Co.

     544,939         16,975   

Honeywell International, Inc.

     32,762         3,393   

Hunt (J.B.) Transport Services, Inc.

     175,041         12,841   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     57,025         5,285   

Ingersoll-Rand plc

     47,435         2,623   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     3,578         428   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     11,239         2,441   

Masco Corp.

     521,680         14,764   

Nielsen Holdings plc

     283,980         13,233   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     8,095         1,528   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     24,809         2,406   

Pentair plc

     31,258         1,548   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

Precision Castparts Corp.

     5,813       $ 1,349   

Raytheon Co.

     12,280         1,529   

Robert Half International, Inc.

     219,330         10,339   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     5,380         497   

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     5,330         1,012   

Ryder System, Inc.

     105,990         6,023   

Snap-On, Inc.

     9,837         1,686   

Southwest Airlines Co.

     123,630         5,323   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     26,328         2,810   

Textron, Inc.

     11,634         489   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(2)

     79,916         4,579   

United Technologies Corp.

     36,006         3,459   

Xylem, Inc.

     31,400         1,146   
     

 

 

 
     200,337   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—11.1%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     301,078         11,655   

Adobe Systems, Inc.(2)

     86,865         8,160   

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(2)

     8,110         427   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(2)

     3,550         982   

Alphabet, Inc. Class A(2)

     9,520         7,407   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     9,442         7,165   

Apple, Inc.

     144,448         15,205   

Autodesk, Inc.(2)

     29,652         1,807   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     27,060         2,292   

CA, Inc.

     12,000         343   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(2)

     27,508         2,081   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     38,540         1,059   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(2)

     193,297         13,283   

EMC Corp.

     47,334         1,215   

Equinix, Inc.

     8,264         2,499   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     76,020         7,956   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     18,350         1,112   

Fiserv, Inc.(2)

     13,415         1,227   

Hewlett Packard Co., Inc.(2)

     51,380         608   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     51,380         781   

Intuit, Inc.

     47,465         4,580   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

     58,920         5,736   

Microsoft Corp.

     334,151         18,539   

NetApp, Inc.

     7,572         201   

Oracle Corp.

     136,333         4,980   

Paychex, Inc.

     17,712         937   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     54,170         1,961   

Red Hat, Inc.(2)

     7,821         648   
 

 

3


VIRTUS EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

salesforce.com, Inc.(2)

     108,093       $ 8,474   

SanDisk Corp.

     4,613         351   

Seagate Technology plc

     7,616         279   

Symantec Corp.

     30,650         644   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     313,204         20,236   

Total System Services, Inc.

     8,710         434   

VeriSign, Inc.(2)

     3,182         278   

Visa, Inc. Class A

     107,950         8,371   

Western Digital Corp.

     5,226         314   

Western Union Co. (The)

     31,170         558   

Xerox Corp.

     58,967         627   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     28,947         963   
     

 

 

 
     166,375   
     

 

 

 

Materials—5.2%

  

Ecolab, Inc.

     52,816         6,041   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     15,198         1,818   

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A

     267,063         23,208   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     74,680         10,200   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     52,631         5,201   

Sealed Air Corp.

     151,798         6,770   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     14,680         3,811   

Vulcan Materials Co.

     133,650         12,693   

Westrock Co.

     190,595         8,695   
     

 

 

 
     78,437   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—1.5%

  

Level 3 Communications, Inc.(2)

     402,980         21,906   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—1.7%

  

AGL Resources, Inc.

     412,388         26,314   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $1,437,514)

  

  

     1,478,706   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified Cost $1,437,514)

        1,478,706   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified Cost $1,437,514)

  

  

     1,478,706 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.5%

        22,716   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 1,501,422   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

REIT

   Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

4


VIRTUS EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

United States

     94

Netherlands

     2   

Switzerland

     2   

Ireland

     1   

United Kingdom

     1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 
 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

 

5


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 1,478,706       $ 1,478,706   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,478,706       $ 1,478,706   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—95.8%

     

Consumer Discretionary—4.0%

     

Delphi Automotive plc (United Kingdom)

     451       $ 39   

EnerCare, Inc. (Canada)

     6,165         71   

Johnson Controls, Inc. (United States)

     1,601         63   
     

 

 

 
        173   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—15.0%

     

Adecoagro SA (Brazil)(2)

     4,672         57   

AG Growth International, Inc. (Canada)

     1,000         24   

Andersons, Inc. (The) (United States)

     600         19   

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (United States)

     1,529         56   

Aryzta AG (Switzerland)

     426         22   

Bunge Ltd. (United States)

     1,097         75   

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. (Singapore)

     169,600         41   

Greencore Group plc (Ireland)

     6,571         34   

Indofood Agri Resources Ltd. (Singapore)

     36,200         13   

JBS SA (Brazil)

     7,400         23   

KWS SAAT AG (Germany)

     82         25   

Marine Harvest ASA (Norway)

     1,296         17   

Minerva Sa/Brazil (Brazil)(2)

     7,000         24   

Origin Enterprises plc (Ireland)(2)

     6,532         54   

Purecircle Ltd. (United Kingdom)(2)

     4,297         25   

SLC Agricola SA (Brazil)

     11,300         47   

SunOpta, Inc. (Canada)(2)

     5,295         36   

United Natural Foods, Inc. (United States)(2)

     523         21   

Whitewave Foods Co. (United States)(2)

     918         36   
     

 

 

 
        649   
     

 

 

 

Energy—5.0%

     

Chorus Gmbh (Germany)(2)

     1,914         20   

Cosan Ltd. (Brazil)

     22,100         81   

Energy Development Corp. (Philippines)

     159,500         21   

Greenko Group plc (India)

     6,066         9   

Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     2,831         23   

Newalta Corp. (Canada)

     3,404         9   

Pattern Energy Group, Inc. (United States)

     1,729         36   

TransAlta Renewables, Inc. (Canada)

     2,241         17   
     

 

 

 
        216   
     

 

 

 

Financials—4.4%

     

Capital Stage AG (Germany)

     2,262         19   

Gladstone Land Corp. (United States)

     2,246         20   

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (United States)

     2,069         39   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

PICO Holdings, Inc.
(United States)
(2)

     3,524       $ 36   

Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd. (The) (United Kingdom)

     31,730         48   

Saeta Yield SA (Spain)

     3,154         30   
     

 

 

 
        192   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—1.3%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (United States)

     763         32   

Genus plc (United Kingdom)

     973         22   
     

 

 

 
        54   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—29.6%

     

Aegion Corp. (United States)(2)

     1,335         26   

AGCO Corp. (United States)

     400         18   

Ameresco, Inc. (United States)(2)

     3,621         23   

Amiad Water Systems Ltd. (Israel)(2)

     3,414         8   

Arcadis NV (Netherlands)

     2,390         48   

BayWa AG (Germany)

     1,906         59   

Canadian National Railway Co. (Canada)

     353         20   

China Everbright International Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     9,000         12   

Covanta Holding Corp. (United States)

     3,765         58   

CSX Corp. (United States)

     2,203         57   

Danaher Corp. (United States)

     572         53   

Deere & Co. (United States)

     208         16   

Dialight plc (United Kingdom)

     734         5   

DIRTT Environmental Solutions (Canada)(2)

     1,357         7   

Eaton Corp. plc (United States)

     762         40   

Empresas ICA Sab de CV
(Mexico)
(2)

     15,600         3   

Flowserve Corp. (United States)

     176         7   

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (United States)

     304         8   

FuelCell Energy, Inc.
(United States)
(2)

     758         4   

Gamesa Corp Tecnologica SA (Spain)

     1,376         24   

GEA Group AG (Germany)

     1,215         49   

Georg Fisher AG Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     37         25   

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (United States)(2)

     2,160         65   

Lumenpulse, Inc. (Canada)(2)

     1,378         19   

METAWATER Co. Ltd. (Japan)

     300         7   

Mueller Water Products, Inc. Class A (United States)

     6,436         55   

Noble Group Ltd. (Singapore)

     40,000         11   

Pentair plc (United States)

     1,327         66   

PNE Wind AG (Germany)

     8,797         20   

Prysmian SpA (Italy)

     771         17   
 

 

1


VIRTUS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

Quanta Services, Inc. (United States)(2)

     895       $ 18   

Regal-Beloit Corp. (United States)

     663         39   

Rexnord Corp. (United States)(2)

     3,939         71   

Rumo Logistica Operadora Multimodal SA (Brazil)(2)

     6,230         10   

SIG plc (United Kingdom)

     8,258         18   

SPX Corp. (United States)

     3,725         35   

SPX Flow, Inc. (United States)(2)

     1,967         55   

Tetra Tech, Inc. (United States)

     2,286         59   

Toro Co. (The) (United States)

     331         24   

Wolseley plc (Jersey)

     478         26   

Xylem, Inc. (United States)

     1,434         52   

Zumtobel Group AG (Austria)

     1,700         43   
     

 

 

 
        1,280   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—11.1%

     

Canadian Solar, Inc. (Canada)(2)

     2,385         69   

Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR (China)(2)

     363         6   

First Solar, Inc. (United States)(2)

     905         60   

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (China)

     116,000         17   

Itron, Inc. (United States)(2)

     1,262         46   

JinkoSolar Holding Co.Ltd. ADR
(China)
(2)

     1,291         36   

PSI AG Gesellschaft Fuer Produkte Und Systeme Der Informationstechnologie (Germany)(2)

     880         12   

Pure Technologies Ltd. (Canada)

     8,236         28   

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (United States)(2)

     901         25   

SunEdison, Inc. (United States)(2)

     2,265         12   

SunPower Corp. (United States)(2)

     3,203         96   

Trimble Navigation Ltd. (United States)(2)

     1,291         28   

Trina Solar Ltd. ADR (China)(2)

     4,020         44   
     

 

 

 
        479   
     

 

 

 

Materials—12.0%

     

Agrium, Inc. (Canada)

     568         51   

Calgon Carbon Corp. (United States)

     4,082         70   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (United States)

     680         28   

Ecolab, Inc. (United States)

     377         43   

FMC Corp. (United States)

     609         24   

Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Israel)

     3,678         15   

Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)

     809         32   

Monsanto Co. (United States)

     439         43   

Mosaic Co. (The) (United States)

     1,366         38   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Materials—(continued)

     

PhosAgro OAO GDR Registered Shares (Russia)

     3,305       $ 42   

Plant Health Care plc (United
Kingdom)
(2)(3)

     11,001         13   

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (Canada)

     2,020         35   

Syngenta AG Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     139         54   

Yara International ASA (Norway)

     667         29   
     

 

 

 
        517   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—13.4%

     

American Water Works Co., Inc. (United States)

     528         32   

Aqua America, Inc. (United States)

     276         8   

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. Class H (Bermuda)(2)

     26,000         18   

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co., Ltd. (China)

     52,000         18   

California Water Service Group (United States)

     1,749         41   

Capstone Infrastructure Corp. (Canada)

     26,054         68   

China Everbright Water Ltd. (China)(2)

     33,200         14   

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR (Brazil)

     2,275         11   

Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais (Brazil)

     1,600         6   

CT Environmental Group (Cayman Islands)

     22,000         7   

EDP Renovaveis SA (Spain)

     5,552         44   

Guangdong Investments Ltd. (China)

     10,000         14   

Huaneng Renewables Corp. Ltd. Class H (China)

     130,000         39   

Manila Water Co, Inc. (Philippines)

     22,000         12   

National Grid plc (United Kingdom)

     1,522         21   

NextEra Energy, Inc. (United States)

     310         32   

Northland Power, Inc. (Canada)

     1,522         21   

NRG Yield, Inc. (United States)

     2,012         30   

SevernTrent plc (United Kingdom)

     656         21   

Suez Environnement SA (France)

     3,460         65   

United Utilities Group plc (United Kingdom)

     2,756         38   

Veolia Environnement SA (France)

     776         18   
     

 

 

 
        578   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $4,738)

        4,138   
     

 

 

 

CLOSED END FUND—0.9%

     

Financials—0.4%

     

Greencoat UK Wind plc Fund (United Kingdom)

     9,519         15   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—0.5%

     

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (Canada)

     1,733         23   
     

 

 

 
 

 

2


VIRTUS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

TOTAL CLOSED END FUND

(Identified Cost $44)

        38   
     

 

 

 

RIGHTS—0.0%

     

Industrials—0.0%

     

Rumo Logistica expire 2/1/16
(Brazil)
(2)

     2,238       $ 0   
     

 

 

 
        0   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—0.0%

     

GCL Poly Energy Expire 1/20/16 (Hong Kong)

     23,200         0   
     

 

 

 
        0   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS

(Identified Cost $0)

        0   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—96.7%

(Identified Cost $4,782)

        4,176   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—96.7%

(Identified Cost $4,782)

        4,176 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.4%

        145   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 4,321   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

Illiquid security.

 

 

3


VIRTUS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     46

Canada

     13   

United Kingdom

     7   

Brazil

     6   

China

     5   

Germany

     5   

Switzerland

     2   

Other

     16   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

4


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

  

     

Closed End Fund

   $ 38       $ 38       $ —     

Common Stocks

     4,138         3,894         244   

Rights

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 4,176       $ 3,932       $ 244   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS FOREIGN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—96.9%

     

Consumer Discretionary—11.8%

     

Alimentation Couche -Tard, Inc. Class B (Canada)

     805,748       $ 35,469   

Domino’s Pizza Group plc (United Kingdom)

     1,818,780         28,207   

Hermes International SA (France)

     63,126         21,387   

Naspers Ltd. Class N (South Africa)

     210,366         28,838   

Paddy Power plc (Ireland)

     191,111         25,567   

Persimmon plc (United Kingdom)

     1,111,408         33,211   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (United States)(2)

     31,412         40,048   
     

 

 

 
        212,727   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—36.9%

     

AmorePacific Corp. (South Korea)

     10,761         3,776   

British American Tobacco plc (United Kingdom)

     2,056,420         114,321   

Chocoladefabrike Lindt & Spruengli AG (Switzerland)

     5,414         33,811   

Diageo plc (United Kingdom)

     1,039,065         28,438   

Imperial Tobacco Group plc (United Kingdom)

     812,411         42,954   

ITC Ltd. (India)

     4,507,954         22,291   

L’Oreal SA (France)

     144,838         24,445   

Nestle S.A. Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     1,115,679         83,041   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (United States)

     1,040,936         91,509   

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)

     840,595         77,835   

SABMiller plc (United Kingdom)

     1,015,156         60,902   

Unicharm Corp. (Japan)

     927,800         18,947   

Unilever N.V. CVA (Netherlands)

     1,457,386         63,519   
     

 

 

 
        665,789   
     

 

 

 

Energy—1.1%

     

Enbridge, Inc. (Canada)

     584,197         19,421   
     

 

 

 

Financials—15.2%

     

ABN AMRO Group NV (Netherlands)(2)

     358,715         8,058   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (Spain)

     25,822         189   

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     199,200         23,010   

Housing Development Finance Corp. (India)

     4,776,712         90,852   

Housing Development Finance Corp. Bank Ltd. (India)

     4,730,967         77,269   

Housing Development Finance Corp. Bank Ltd. ADR (India)

     15,174         935   

Link (The) (Hong Kong)

     3,312,024         19,746   

Lloyds Banking Group plc (United Kingdom)

     20,780,094         22,384   

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

     1,647,603         32,110   
     

 

 

 
        274,553   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—19.1%

     

Bayer AG Registered Shares (Germany)

     308,492       $ 38,823   

Coloplast A/S Class B (Denmark)

     165,540         13,427   

CSL Ltd. (Australia)

     594,720         45,341   

Essilor International SA (France)

     270,371         33,805   

Grifols SA (Spain)

     617,964         28,629   

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Denmark)

     989,137         57,601   

Ramsay Health Care Ltd. (Australia)

     659,204         32,414   

Roche Holding AG (Switzerland)

     312,161         86,143   

Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)

     602,341         7,799   
     

 

 

 
        343,982   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—2.4%

     

Bureau Veritas SA (France)

     1,202,260         24,027   

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     2,056,089         18,996   
     

 

 

 
        43,023   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—9.2%

     

Accenture plc Class A (United States)

     299,756         31,325   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C (United States)(2)

     61,414         46,606   

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (United States)(2)

     1,206,222         43,665   

SAP SE (Germany)

     565,963         45,133   
     

 

 

 
        166,729   
     

 

 

 

Materials—1.2%

     

Air Liquide SA (France)

     189,776         21,377   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $1,289,720)

 

  

     1,747,601   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—96.9%

(Identified Cost $1,289,720)

   

  

     1,747,601   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENT—0.1%

   

Money Market
Mutual Fund—0.1%

   

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     1,711,567         1,712   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $1,712)

  

  

     1,712   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—97.0%

(Identified Cost $1,291,432)

  

  

     1,749,313 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.0%

        53,925   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 1,803,238   

Abbreviations:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
 

 

1


VIRTUS FOREIGN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

    

 

 

2


VIRTUS FOREIGN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United Kingdom

     23

United States

     15   

Switzerland

     13   

India

     11   

France

     7   

Australia

     5   

Germany

     5   

Other

     21   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 1,747,601       $ 1,387,160       $ 360,441   

Short-Term Investments

     1,712         1,712         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,749,313       $ 1,388,872       $ 360,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS GLOBAL EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—80.0%

     

Consumer Discretionary—22.4%

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     528       $ 79   

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     927         627   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     960         57   

AutoZone, Inc.(2)

     350         260   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

     400         13   

CarMax, Inc.(2)

     2,382         129   

Carnival Corp.

     3,010         164   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(2)

     70         34   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     8,172         461   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     320         20   

Expedia, Inc.

     290         36   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     2,160         53   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     22,380         731   

H&R Block, Inc.

     16,401         546   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     4,090         541   

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

     8,520         273   

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     7,657         178   

L Brands, Inc.

     1,725         165   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     3,885         163   

Lennar Corp. Class A

     4,610         226   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     3,045         232   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     1,329         89   

McDonald’s Corp.

     2,440         288   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(2)

     1,762         334   

Netflix, Inc.(2)

     1,260         144   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     17,400         767   

News Corp.

     7,379         103   

News Corp. Class A

     26,232         350   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     13,220         826   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(2)

     1,090         276   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     4,644         351   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(2)

     130         166   

PulteGroup, Inc.

     8,450         151   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     3,180         171   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     1,135         115   

Starbucks Corp.

     3,740         225   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     1,151         80   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     845         157   

Time Warner, Inc.

     1,328         86   

TJX Cos., Inc.

     4,580         325   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(2)

     320         27   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.

     728         20   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     2,023       $ 55   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(2)

     815         19   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     558         23   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     2,568         270   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

     804         58   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     1,100         80   
     

 

 

 
        10,544   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—7.9%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

     4,424         258   

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     3,087         306   

Campbell Soup Co.

     412         22   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     941         40   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     3,340         476   

CVS Health Corp.

     2,951         288   

General Mills, Inc.

     1,275         73   

Hershey Co. (The)

     291         26   

Hormel Foods Corp.

     321         25   

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

     225         28   

Kellogg Co.

     582         42   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

     246         22   

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     1,315         96   

Kroger Co. (The)

     10,290         430   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     250         21   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     418         33   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

     6,417         603   

Mondelez International, Inc.
Class A

     3,696         166   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     3,513         309   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     1,858         86   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

     624         33   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     2,266         193   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     3,861         129   
     

 

 

 
        3,705   
     

 

 

 

Energy—1.6%

     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     3,234         168   

Phillips 66

     3,235         264   

Tesoro Corp.

     880         93   

Valero Energy Corp.

     3,042         215   
     

 

 

 
        740   
     

 

 

 

Financials—10.5%

     

ACE Ltd.

     1,063         124   

Aflac, Inc.

     1,299         78   

Allstate Corp. (The)

     1,298         81   
 

 

1


VIRTUS GLOBAL EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

American Tower Corp. REIT

     1,268       $ 123   

AON plc

     2,514         232   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A REIT

     1,192         48   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     967         178   

Bank of America Corp.

     5,772         97   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A(2)

     13,423         464   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     3,403         112   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     725         96   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     504         30   

Citigroup, Inc.

     1,620         84   

CME Group, Inc.

     1,559         141   

Comerica, Inc.

     124         5   

Crown Castle International Corp. REIT

     1,002         87   

E*Trade Financial Corp.(2)

     769         23   

Equity Residential REIT

     2,613         213   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     474         113   

Four Corners Property Trust REIT, Inc.(2)

     106         2   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     2,716         74   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     1,158         209   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     494         127   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     580         16   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2,030         134   

Kimco Realty Corp.

     2,005         53   

Lincoln National Corp.

     729         37   

Macerich Co. (The)

     636         51   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     4,732         262   

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

     1,238         122   

MetLife, Inc.

     3,460         167   

Moody’s Corp.

     772         77   

Morgan Stanley

     4,474         142   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

     560         33   

Plum Creek Timber Co. REIT, Inc.

     522         25   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     869         39   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     1,941         62   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     1,386         113   

Public Storage REIT

     440         109   

Realty Income Corp. REIT

     1,068         55   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     1,482         288   

Torchmark Corp.

     379         22   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     1,044         118   

U.S. Bancorp

     900         38   

Unum Group

     811         27   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     2,498         136   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

Weyerhaeuser Co. REIT

     1,547       $ 46   

XL Group plc

     917         36   
     

 

 

 
        4,949   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—11.0%

     

Abbott Laboratories

     1,824         82   

AbbVie, Inc.

     1,248         74   

Aetna, Inc.

     1,130         122   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     2,067         86   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     156         30   

Allergan plc

     192         60   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     966         100   

Amgen, Inc.

     579         94   

Anthem, Inc.

     870         121   

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

     92         17   

Baxalta, Inc.

     462         18   

Baxter International, Inc.

     670         26   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     256         39   

Biogen, Inc.(2)

     169         52   

Boston Scientific Corp.(2)

     1,646         30   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     819         56   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     1,538         137   

Celgene Corp.(2)

     610         73   

Cerner Corp.(2)

     7,474         450   

Cigna Corp.

     840         123   

DaVita, Inc.(2)

     930         65   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     7,231         440   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(2)

     262         21   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     468         39   

Endo International plc

     91         6   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(2)

     3,690         323   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     1,076         109   

HCA Holdings, Inc.(2)

     4,418         299   

Henry Schein, Inc.(2)

     403         64   

Humana, Inc.

     480         86   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(2)

     45         25   

Johnson & Johnson

     1,323         136   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(2)

     541         67   

Mallinckrodt plc

     79         6   

McKesson Corp.

     1,093         216   

Medtronic plc

     1,717         132   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     1,408         74   

Mylan NV

     246         13   

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     354         16   
 

 

2


VIRTUS GLOBAL EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     760       $ 41   

Perrigo Co. plc

     69         10   

Pfizer, Inc.

     2,970         96   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     752         53   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     58         31   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     345         21   

Stryker Corp.

     389         36   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(2)

     1,392         42   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     2,486         353   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     2,540         299   

Universal Health Services, Inc.
Class B

     1,285         154   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(2)

     118         10   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     184         23   

Waters Corp.(2)

     514         69   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     209         21   

Zoetis, Inc.

     255         12   
     

 

 

 
        5,198   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—11.2%

     

3M Co.

     718         108   

Allegion plc

     4,280         282   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     2,950         125   

Avery Dennison Corp.

     1,552         97   

Boeing Co. (The)

     637         92   

Cintas Corp.

     8,057         734   

Danaher Corp.

     704         65   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     3,538         179   

Dover Corp.

     694         43   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

     880         92   

Equifax, Inc.

     2,450         273   

Flowserve Corp.

     619         26   

General Dynamics Corp.

     294         40   

General Electric Co.

     11,717         365   

Honeywell International, Inc.

     802         83   

Hunt (J.B.) Transport Services, Inc.

     4,307         316   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     1,383         128   

Ingersoll-Rand plc

     1,133         63   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     88         11   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     275         60   

Masco Corp.

     15,510         439   

Nielsen Holdings plc

     7,637         356   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     203         38   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     591         57   

Pentair plc

     808         40   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

Precision Castparts Corp.

     143       $ 33   

Raytheon Co.

     325         41   

Robert Half International, Inc.

     9,752         460   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     124         11   

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     130         25   

Ryder System, Inc.

     2,554         145   

Snap-On, Inc.

     235         40   

Southwest Airlines Co.

     2,903         125   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     672         72   

Textron, Inc.

     264         11   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(2)

     1,703         98   

United Technologies Corp.

     836         80   

Xylem, Inc.

     1,218         44   
     

 

 

 
        5,297   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—9.0%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     6,052         234   

Adobe Systems, Inc.(2)

     1,981         186   

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(2)

     130         7   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(2)

     140         39   

Alphabet, Inc. Class A(2)

     320         249   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     320         243   

Apple, Inc.

     3,438         362   

Autodesk, Inc.(2)

     870         53   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     1,017         86   

CA, Inc.

     197         6   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(2)

     646         49   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     1,455         40   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(2)

     3,779         260   

EMC Corp.

     1,059         27   

Equinix REIT, Inc.

     168         51   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     2,280         239   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     610         37   

Fiserv, Inc.(2)

     520         48   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     1,188         18   

HP, Inc.

     1,188         14   

Intuit, Inc.

     1,154         111   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

     1,750         170   

Microsoft Corp.

     6,669         370   

NetApp, Inc.

     162         4   

Oracle Corp.

     2,713         99   

Paychex, Inc.

     700         37   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     1,455         53   

Red Hat, Inc.(2)

     133         11   
 

 

3


VIRTUS GLOBAL EQUITY TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

     

salesforce.com, Inc.(2)

     2,533       $ 199   

SanDisk Corp.

     142         11   

Seagate Technology plc

     140         5   

Symantec Corp.

     524         11   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     7,975         515   

Total System Services, Inc.

     190         9   

VeriSign, Inc.(2)

     70         6   

Visa, Inc. Class A

     3,475         269   

Western Digital Corp.

     164         10   

Western Union Co. (The)

     1,130         20   

Xerox Corp.

     2,270         24   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     1,160         39   
     

 

 

 
        4,221   
     

 

 

 

Materials—4.0%

     

Ecolab, Inc.

     1,251         143   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     385         46   

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A

     5,250         456   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     1,960         268   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     1,274         126   

Sealed Air Corp.

     3,391         151   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     381         99   

Vulcan Materials Co.

     4,140         393   

Westrock Co.

     4,379         200   
     

 

 

 
        1,882   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—1.1%

     

Level 3 Communications, Inc.(2)

     9,719         528   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—1.3%

     

AGL Resources, Inc.

     9,335         596   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $36,429)

        37,660   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—80.0%

(Identified Cost $36,429)

  

  

     37,660   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—15.6%

  

Money Market Mutual Fund—15.6%

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (Seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     7,348,073         7,348   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $7,348)

  

  

     7,348   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES    VALUE  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—95.6%

(Identified Cost $43,777)

        45,008 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—4.4%

        2,076   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 47,084   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

4


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 37,660       $ 37,660   

Short-Term Investment

     7,348         7,348   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 45,008       $ 45,008   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—98.0%

     

Consumer Discretionary—2.4%

     

Eutelsat Communications SA (France)

     47,730       $ 1,431   

SES SA (Luxembourg)

     56,015         1,557   
     

 

 

 
     2,988   
     

 

 

 

Energy—16.4%

     

Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. (United States)

     56,745         1,135   

Enbridge, Inc. (Canada)

     128,500         4,265   

Keyera Corp. (Canada)

     41,145         1,197   

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (United States)

     197,150         2,942   

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (Canada)

     63,155         1,376   

Plains GP Holdings LP Class A (United States)

     48,490         458   

Spectra Energy Corp. (United States)

     90,870         2,176   

Targa Resources Corp. (United States)

     14,310         387   

TransCanada Corp. (Canada)

     88,720         2,891   

Williams Cos., Inc. (The) (United States)

     124,350         3,196   
     

 

 

 
        20,023   
     

 

 

 

Financials—5.9%

     

American Tower Corp. (United States)

     34,750         3,369   

Crown Castle International Corp. (United States)

     44,080         3,811   
     

 

 

 
     7,180   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—15.4%

     

Abertis Infraestructuras SA (Spain)

     133,890         2,097   

Atlantia SpA (Italy)

     119,851         3,191   

Auckland International Airport Ltd. (New Zealand)

     457,369         1,794   

Aurizon Holdings Ltd. (Australia)

     364,315         1,157   

Ferrovial SA (Spain)

     73,210         1,659   

Flughafen Zuerich AG (Switzerland)

     2,370         1,783   

Sydney Airport (Australia)

     422,980         1,947   

Transurban Group (Australia)

     515,600         3,908   

Vinci SA (France)

     19,165         1,232   
     

 

 

 
     18,768   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—19.3%

     

AT&T, Inc. (United States)

     159,345         5,483   

BCE, Inc. (Canada)

     25,170         972   

BT Group plc (United Kingdom)

     286,125         1,990   

Deutsche Telekom AG Registered Shares (Germany)

     99,760         1,810   

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. ADR (Japan)

     41,745         1,659   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Singapore)

     738,600       $ 1,904   

TELUS Corp. (Canada)

     49,125         1,358   

Verizon Communications, Inc. (United States)

     115,379         5,333   

Vodafone Group plc Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

     95,231         3,072   
     

 

 

 
     23,581   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—38.6%

  

ALLETE, Inc. (United States)

     25,925         1,318   

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (United States)

     24,875         1,449   

American Water Works Co., Inc. (United States)

     38,060         2,274   

APA Group (Australia)

     221,070         1,391   

Atmos Energy Corp. (United States)

     26,625         1,678   

CMS Energy Corp. (United States)

     46,235         1,668   

Dominion Resources, Inc. (United States)

     36,105         2,442   

DTE Energy Co. (United States)

     19,570         1,569   

Edison International (United States)

     23,790         1,409   

Eversource Energy (United States)

     29,870         1,525   

Hera SpA (Italy)

     476,700         1,269   

Iberdrola SA (Spain)

     253,545         1,805   

Laclede Group, Inc. (The) (United States)

     23,880         1,419   

National Grid plc (United Kingdom)

     334,710         4,626   

NextEra Energy, Inc. (United States)

     41,625         4,324   

NiSource, Inc. (United States)

     56,765         1,108   

ONE Gas, Inc. (United States)

     17,075         857   

Pennon Group plc (United Kingdom)

     115,895         1,471   

Portland General Electric Co. (United States)

     44,320         1,612   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (United States)

     41,820         1,618   

Sempra Energy (United States)

     32,030         3,011   

SevernTrent plc (United Kingdom)

     45,320         1,455   

Suez Environnement SA (France)

     63,780         1,196   

Vectren Corp. (United States)

     33,140         1,406   

Veolia Environnement SA (France)

     81,295         1,932   

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (United States)

     26,140         1,341   
     

 

 

 
     47,173   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $127,287)

        119,713   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.0%

(Identified Cost $127,287)

        119,713   
     

 

 

 
 

 

1


VIRTUS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.0%

(Identified Cost $127,287)

        119,713 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—2.0%

        2,445   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 122,158   
     

 

 

 

 

Abbreviation:
ADR    American Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

    

 

 

2


VIRTUS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     50

Canada

     10   

United Kingdom

     10   

Australia

     7   

France

     5   

Spain

     5   

Italy

     4   

Other

     9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level  2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 119,713       $ 107,612       $ 12,101   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 119,713       $ 107,612       $ 12,101   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—94.7%

     

Consumer Discretionary—7.4%

     

Alimentation Couche -Tard, Inc. Class B (Canada)

     52,369       $ 2,305   

Amazon.com, Inc. (United States)(2)

     2,658         1,796   

Naspers Ltd. Class N (South Africa)

     11,631         1,594   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (United
States)
(2)

     2,817         3,592   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The) (United States)

     38,313         2,717   
     

 

 

 
        12,004   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—29.1%

     

Altria Group, Inc. (United States)

     124,507         7,248   

British American Tobacco plc (United Kingdom)

     147,545         8,202   

Coca-Cola Co. (The) (United States)

     118,451         5,089   

ITC Ltd. (India)

     117,383         581   

Nestle S.A. Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     67,219         5,003   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (United States)

     91,943         8,083   

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)

     53,264         4,932   

Reynolds American, Inc. (United States)

     88,568         4,087   

Unilever N.V. CVA (Netherlands)

     92,658         4,038   
     

 

 

 
        47,263   
     

 

 

 

Financials—20.1%

     

American Tower Corp. (United States)

     32,092         3,111   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (United States)(2)

     33,779         4,460   

CME Group, Inc. (United States)

     32,738         2,966   

Housing Development Finance Corp. (India)

     298,168         5,671   

Housing Development Finance Corp. Bank Ltd. (India)

     307,715         5,026   

Housing Development Finance Corp. Bank Ltd. ADR (India)

     5,796         357   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (United States)

     36,311         2,398   

Progressive Corp. (The) (United States)

     83,201         2,646   

Wells Fargo & Co. (United States)

     108,760         5,912   
     

 

 

 
        32,547   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—17.6%

     

Abbott Laboratories (United States)

     51,661         2,320   

Bard (C.R.), Inc. (United States)

     8,122         1,539   

Bayer AG Registered Shares (Germany)

     12,423         1,563   

Becton, Dickinson & Co. (United States)

     7,731         1,191   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (United States)

     43,534         2,995   

Celgene Corp. (United States)(2)

     39,480         4,728   

Medtronic plc (United States)

     29,057         2,235   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Denmark)

     53,568       $ 3,119   

Roche Holding AG (Switzerland)

     20,965         5,786   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (United States)

     25,888         3,046   
     

 

 

 
        28,522   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—19.1%

     

Alphabet, Inc. Class C (United
States)
(2)

     8,494         6,446   

Apple, Inc. (United States)

     29,113         3,064   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (United States)(2)

     45,253         2,716   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A (United
States)

     86,730         8,444   

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (United States)(2)

     85,050         3,079   

SAP SE (Germany)

     19,323         1,541   

Visa, Inc. Class A (United States)

     73,960         5,736   
     

 

 

 
        31,026   
     

 

 

 

Materials—1.4%

     

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (United States)

     16,947         2,314   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $119,530)

        153,676   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—94.7%

(Identified Cost $119,530)

        153,676   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—3.2%

     

Money Market Mutual Fund—3.2%

     

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     5,156,563         5,157   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Identified Cost $5,157)

        5,157   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—97.9%

(Identified Cost $124,687)

        158,833 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—2.1%

        3,343   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 162,176   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

1


VIRTUS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     69

United Kingdom

     8   

India

     7   

Switzerland

     7   

Netherlands

     3   

Denmark

     2   

Germany

     2   

Other

     2   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

2


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 153,676       $ 142,399       $ 11,277   

Short-Term Investment

     5,157         5,157         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 158,833       $ 147,556       $ 11,277   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—96.5%

     

Australia—4.1%

     

Dexus Property Group

     158,839       $ 862   

GPT Group

     127,300         441   

GPT Group (The) - In Specie(2)(3)(5)

     13,566         —     

Scentre Group

     441,789         1,340   

Westfield Corp.

     180,750         1,243   
     

 

 

 
        3,886   
     

 

 

 

Canada—2.8%

     

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

     38,135         870   

Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust

     17,475         531   

First Capital Realty, Inc.

     25,580         339   

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

     55,162         945   
     

 

 

 
        2,685   
     

 

 

 

Finland—0.9%

     

Citycon OYJ

     343,532         896   
     

 

 

 

France—2.1%

     

Fonciere Des Regions

     1,654         148   

Klepierre

     27,420         1,222   

Mercialys SA

     32,400         656   
     

 

 

 
        2,026   
     

 

 

 

Germany—3.5%

     

ADO Properties SA(2)(4)

     12,342         355   

Deutsche Annington Immobilien SE

     53,948         1,674   

Deutsche Wohnen AG

     18,800         523   

LEG Immobilien AG

     9,454         776   
     

 

 

 
        3,328   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong—2.3%

     

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

     123,000         503   

Link REIT (The)

     277,504         1,654   
     

 

 

 
        2,157   
     

 

 

 

Italy—0.3%

     

Beni Stabili SpA

     338,062         257   
     

 

 

 

Japan—5.3%

     

GLP J-REIT

     651         630   

Hulic Co., Ltd.

     87,700         770   

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

     110         525   

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

     130         631   

Japan Rental Housing Investments, Inc.

     772         545   

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

     110         514   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Japan—(continued)

     

Kenedix Retail Reit Corp.

     128       $ 271   

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

     128         612   

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

     298         539   
     

 

 

 
        5,037   
     

 

 

 

Mexico—0.9%

     

PLA Administradora Industrial S de Rl de CV

     205,722         334   

Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV

     367,800         558   
     

 

 

 
        892   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands—2.5%

     

Unibail-Rodamco SE

     9,498         2,419   
     

 

 

 

Norway—0.6%

     

Entra ASA(4)

     53,000         426   

Norwegian Property ASA(2)

     112,875         116   
     

 

 

 
        542   
     

 

 

 

Singapore—1.8%

     

CapitaLand Mall Trust

     254,450         345   

CapitaLand Retail China Trust

     370,331         388   

Global Logistic Properties Ltd.

     662,500         1,001   
     

 

 

 
        1,734   
     

 

 

 

Spain—0.5%

     

Axiare Patrimonio SOCIMI SA

     35,289         506   
     

 

 

 

Sweden—0.6%

     

Castellum AB

     36,640         524   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom—8.1%

     

Big Yellow Group plc

     49,428         587   

British Land Co. plc

     89,800         1,041   

Derwent London plc

     12,810         693   

Great Portland Estates plc

     28,076         343   

Hammerson plc

     137,020         1,212   

Land Securities Group plc

     70,231         1,219   

Safestore Holdings plc

     116,957         616   

SEGRO plc

     123,490         782   

Unite Group plc (The)

     126,200         1,220   
     

 

 

 
        7,713   
     

 

 

 

United States—60.2%

     

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     24,638         1,019   

American Homes 4 Rent Class A

     56,500         941   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     15,365         2,829   

Boston Properties, Inc.

     16,178         2,063   
 

 

1


VIRTUS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

United States—(continued)

  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     50,133       $ 1,294   

Camden Property Trust

     13,006         998   

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     92,500         872   

CubeSmart

     23,750         727   

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

     60,698         2,268   

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     13,000         983   

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     47,395         1,478   

Duke Realty Corp.

     51,100         1,074   

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

     10,446         696   

Equity Residential

     42,315         3,453   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     13,804         3,305   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     14,495         1,279   

Federal Realty Investment Trust

     14,050         2,053   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     78,119         2,126   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     37,860         1,651   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     107,958         1,656   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     36,675         2,321   

LaSalle Hotel Properties

     37,915         954   

Liberty Property Trust

     42,067         1,306   

Macerich Co. (The)

     2,373         192   

Paramount Group, Inc.

     86,740         1,570   

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     44,009         1,233   

Prologis, Inc.

     54,248         2,328   

Public Storage

     10,234         2,535   

Regency Centers Corp.

     24,300         1,655   

RLJ Lodging Trust

     51,350         1,111   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     26,031         5,062   

SL Green Realty Corp.

     6,486         733   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

     44,350         1,450   

Ventas, Inc.

     27,572         1,556   

Welltower, Inc.

     8,719         593   
     

 

 

 
        57,364   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $83,654)

        91,966   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—96.5%

(Identified Cost $83,654)

        91,966   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—96.5%

(Identified Cost $83,654)

        91,966 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.5%

        3,375   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 95,341   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

REIT

   Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

Illiquid security.

(4) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $781 or 0.8% of net assets.

(5) 

Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Trustees. This security is disclosed as a level 3 security in the disclosure table located after the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

2


VIRTUS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     62

United Kingdom

     8   

Japan

     6   

Australia

     4   

Germany

     4   

Canada

     3   

Netherlands

     3   

Other

     10   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

           

Common Stocks

   $ 91,966       $ 79,152       $ 12,814       $ 0 (1) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 91,966       $ 79,152       $ 12,814       $ 0 (1) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes internally fair valued security currently priced at zero ($0).

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS GREATER EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—90.5%

     

Consumer Discretionary—13.6%

     

Barrat Developments plc (United Kingdom)

     56,038       $ 517   

Domino’s Pizza Group plc (United Kingdom)

     24,000         372   

Hermes International SA (France)

     1,780         603   

Paddy Power plc (Ireland)

     4,011         536   

Persimmon plc (United Kingdom)

     14,653         438   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (United States)(2)

     672         857   

William Hill plc (United Kingdom)

     51,002         298   
     

 

 

 
        3,621   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—34.8%

     

Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium)

     2,210         275   

British American Tobacco plc (United Kingdom)

     27,731         1,542   

Chocoladefabrike Lindt & Spruengli AG (Switzerland)

     49         306   

Diageo plc (United Kingdom)

     10,537         288   

Heineken N.V. (Netherlands)

     76         6   

Imperial Tobacco Group plc (United Kingdom)

     14,671         776   

L’Oreal SA (France)

     2,343         395   

Nestle S.A. Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     15,962         1,188   

Pernod-Ricard SA (France)

     2,815         322   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (United States)

     13,876         1,220   

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)

     13,387         1,240   

SABMiller plc (United Kingdom)

     13,415         805   

Unilever N.V. CVA (Netherlands)

     20,499         893   
     

 

 

 
        9,256   
     

 

 

 

Financials—7.4%

     

ABN AMRO Group NV (Netherlands)(2)(3)

     10,666         240   

Amundi SA (France)(2)(3)

     5,003         235   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (Spain)

     530         4   

Lloyds Banking Group plc (United Kingdom)

     305,332         329   

Reinet Investments SCA (Luxembourg)

     8,716         170   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB Class A (Sweden)

     21,356         286   

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

     36,609         713   
     

 

 

 
        1,977   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—18.8%

     

Bayer AG Registered Shares (Germany)

     4,866         612   

Coloplast A/S Class B (Denmark)

     3,096         251   

Essilor International SA (France)

     4,806         601   

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)

     4,564         386   

Grifols SA (Spain)

     11,339         525   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Novartis AG Registered Shares (Switzerland)

     2,373       $ 206   

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Denmark)

     13,531         788   

Novozymes A/S Class B (Denmark)

     5,120         246   

Roche Holding AG (Switzerland)

     5,040         1,391   
     

 

 

 
        5,006   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—4.8%

     

Aena SA (Spain)(2)(3)

     3,019         346   

Bureau Veritas SA (France)

     18,937         378   

DKSH Holding AG (Switzerland)

     5,415         343   

Zardoya Otis S.A. (Spain)

     18,252         214   
     

 

 

 
        1,281   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—5.7%

     

Accenture plc Class A (United States)

     5,714         597   

SAP SE (Germany)

     11,474         915   
     

 

 

 
        1,512   
     

 

 

 

Materials—4.5%

     

Air Liquide SA (France)

     5,640         635   

HeidelbergCement AG (Germany)

     2,587         213   

Randgold Resources Ltd. (Jersey)

     3,153         192   

Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR (Jersey)

     2,580         160   
     

 

 

 
        1,200   
     

 

 

 

Retail REIT—0.9%

     

Unibail-Rodamco SE (Netherlands)

     977         249   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $20,897)

        24,102   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—90.5%

(Identified Cost $20,897)

        24,102   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—5.8%

  

  

Money Market Mutual Fund—5.8%

  

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     1,538,262         1,538   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Identified Cost $1,538)

        1,538   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS GREATER EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—96.3%

(Identified Cost $22,435)

     25,640 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.7%

     992   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 26,632   
  

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

(3)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $821 or 3.1% of net assets.

 

 

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VIRTUS GREATER EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

United Kingdom

     26

United States

     16   

Switzerland

     16   

France

     12   

Germany

     8   

Denmark

     5   

Netherlands

     5   

Other

     12   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

  

  

Common Stocks

   $ 24,102       $ 24,102   

Short-Term Investments

     1,538         1,538   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 25,640       $ 25,640   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS HERZFELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

CLOSED END FUND—77.8%

     

Convertible Fund—0.3%

     

Putnam High Income Securities Fund

     19,032       $ 139   
     

 

 

 

Equity Funds—41.8%

     

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.

     75,689         971   

Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.

     37,597         667   

Allianzgi Nfj Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund

     57,707         715   

Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

     143,834         1,105   

BlackRock Science & Technology Trust

     119,277         2,065   

Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc.

     245,802         1,903   

Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc.

     20,000         219   

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

     32,435         619   

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc.

     16,684         210   

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc.

     14,760         231   

Cushing MLP Total Return Fund (The)

     30,672         327   

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

     9,652         187   

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund

     28,901         422   

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (The)

     56,938         1,051   

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (The)

     68,857         706   

Gabelli Multimedia Trust, Inc.

     49,700         373   

General American Investors Co., Inc.

     27,604         882   

Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund

     68,412         525   

Liberty All Star Equity Fund

     175,199         937   

Salient Midstream & MLP Fund

     119,486         1,139   

Source Capital, Inc.

     33,041         2,189   

Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.

     8,750         115   

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.

     47,000         1,308   

Tortoise Mlp Fund, Inc.

     33,400         580   

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.

     64,595         937   

Tri-Continental Corp.

     26,847         537   
     

 

 

 
        20,920   
     

 

 

 

Fixed Income Funds—10.5%

     

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

     32,500         458   

First Trust Mortgage Income Fund

     12,704         185   

NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund

     74,833         1,530   

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund

     20,348         159   

Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund, Inc.

     12,894         91   

PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund

     21,670         290   

PIMCO Dynamic Credit Income Fund

     118,300         2,133   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Fixed Income Funds—(continued)

     

PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund

     5,044       $ 107   

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund

     30,800         300   
     

 

 

 
        5,253   
     

 

 

 

International Equity Funds—21.9%

     

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.

     71,048         548   

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

     7,300         63   

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

     110,759         980   

Brookfield Global Listed Infrastructure Income Fund, Inc.

     7,000         82   

Clough Global Opportunities Fund

     40,477         423   

Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund

     18,872         176   

First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund

     48,705         836   

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.

     56,954         583   

Korea Fund, Inc. (The)

     7,079         225   

Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund, Inc.

     6,230         119   

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.

     51,500         1,025   

New Germany Fund, Inc. (The)

     36,690         539   

RMR Real Estate Income Fund

     11,278         217   

Taiwan Fund, Inc. (The)(2)

     30,390         445   

Tekla Healthcare Investors

     15,700         466   

Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund

     144,403         2,511   

Tekla World Healthcare Fund

     94,990         1,504   

Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc.

     12,137         216   
     

 

 

 
        10,958   
     

 

 

 

International Income Funds—2.3%

     

Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc.

     90,407         413   

Diversified Real Asset Income Fund

     19,626         304   

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.

     58,600         399   
     

 

 

 
        1,116   
     

 

 

 

Municipal Bond Funds—1.0%

     

Blackrock Municipal Target Term Trust

     15,000         323   

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

     15,100         187   
     

 

 

 
        510   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CLOSED END FUND

(Identified Cost $42,946)

        38,896   
     

 

 

 
 

 

1


VIRTUS HERZFELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—20.6%

     

Financials—20.6%

     

Eagle Point Credit Co, Inc. 7.75%

     22,649       $ 574   

MVC Capital, Inc. 7.25%

     86,136         2,119   

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 7.50%

     167,441         4,014   

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 8.125%

     142,366         3,607   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $10,412)

        10,314   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.4%

(Identified Cost $53,358)

        49,210   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.4%

(Identified Cost $53,358)

        49,210 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.6%

        804   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 50,014   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

 

 

2


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Closed End Fund

   $ 38,896       $ 38,896   

Preferred Stocks

     10,314         10,314   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 49,210       $ 49,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—2.1%

  

Non-Agency—2.1%

  

Citi Held For Asset Issuance 2015-PM3 144A
4.450%, 5/16/22
(3)

   $ 360       $ 356   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust,
Inc. 05-5, 2A3
5.000%, 8/25/35

     114         114   

Goldman Sachs Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 05-5F, B1
5.751%, 6/25/35
(2)

     271         264   

Home Equity Loan Trust
07-HSA3, AI4
6.110%, 6/25/37
(2)

     415         422   

MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust
05-1, 1A5 144A
8.000%, 8/25/34
(3)

     232         248   

Residential Accredit Loans,
Inc. 05-QS1, A5
5.500%, 1/25/35

     121         122   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $1,505)

        1,526   
     

 

 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—0.9%

  

  

Arbys Funding LLC 15-1A, A2 144A
4.969%, 10/30/45
(3)

     225         224   

Greater Capital Association of Realtors 15-1A, C
9.790%, 10/15/25

     250         247   

LEAF Receivables Funding 10 LLC
15-1, E2 144A
6.000%, 6/15/23
(3)

     160         152   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $632)

        623   
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND
NOTES—74.8%

   

  

Consumer Discretionary—21.7%

     

Aramark Services Inc. 144A
5.125%, 1/15/24
(3)

     150         153   

Argos Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
7.125%, 3/15/23
(3)

     700         696   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

  

9.000%, 7/1/20

     275         293   

6.875%, 5/15/23

     265         274   

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 7/1/22
(3)

     35         33   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.
9.000%, 2/15/20
(4)

     450         344   

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC

    8.000%, 10/1/20

     300         286   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC
9.375%, 5/1/22

     260         215   

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
6.250%, 12/15/21

     120         129   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

CCO Holding Safari LLC 144A
5.750%, 2/15/26
(3)

   $ 300       $ 301   

CCO Holdings LLC

  

(CCO Holdings Capital Corp.)
6.500%, 4/30/21

     500         521   

144A 5.125%, 5/1/23(3)

     215         216   

CCO Safari II LLC 144A
4.908%, 7/23/25
(3)

     110         110   

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC 144A
6.375%, 9/15/20
(3)

     400         392   

Churchill Downs, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 12/15/21
(3)

     110         111   

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
9.000%, 12/15/19

     115         86   

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

  

Series B 7.625%, 3/15/20

     1,060         983   

Series A 7.625%, 3/15/20

     150         137   

Columbus International, Inc. Series B, 144A
7.375%, 3/30/21
(3)

     245         243   

CSC Holdings LLC
5.250%, 6/1/24

     450         396   

DISH DBS Corp.
5.000%, 3/15/23

     475         413   

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV 5.250%, 4/15/23

     250         247   

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp.
5.625%, 10/15/21

     550         573   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
5.500%, 8/1/23

     425         336   

Jarden Corp. 144A
5.000%, 11/15/23
(3)

     115         118   

Landry’s Holdings II, Inc. 144A 10.250%, 1/1/18(3)

     175         175   

Landry’s, Inc. 144A
9.375%, 5/1/20
(3)

     425         449   

Lennar Corp.

  

4.500%, 11/15/19

     215         220   

4.875%, 12/15/23

     70         70   

M/I Homes, Inc. 144A 6.750%, 1/15/21(3)

     140         138   

MDC Holdings, Inc.
5.500%, 1/15/24

     325         330   

Meritor, Inc.
6.750%, 6/15/21

     375         347   

MGM Resorts International 6.750%, 10/1/20

     650         671   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority 144A
9.750%, 9/1/21
(3)

     65         65   

MPG Holdco I, Inc.
7.375%, 10/15/22

     225         228   

NCL Corp. Ltd. 144A

    4.625%, 11/15/20(3)

     115         113   

Numericable Group SA 144A 6.000%, 5/15/22(3)

     465         452   

Omega US Sub LLC 144A 8.750%, 7/15/23(3)

     650         603   

Party City Holdings, Inc. 144A 6.125%, 8/15/23(3)

     35         34   

Penn National Gaming, Inc. 5.875%, 11/1/21

     490         478   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. 6.375%, 8/1/21

     300         317   

RCN Telecom Services LLC (RCN Capital Corp.) 144A
8.500%, 8/15/20
(3)

     670         679   
 

 

1


VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc.
5.625%, 12/1/25

   $ 145       $ 147   

Scientific Games International, Inc.

     

6.625%, 5/15/21

     150         71   

144A 7.000%, 1/1/22(3)

     245         235   

Standard Pacific Corp.
5.875%, 11/15/24

     150         158   

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
4.875%, 11/15/25

     450         443   

TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc.
5.875%, 6/15/24

     400         391   

Univision Communications, Inc. 144A
5.125%, 5/15/23
(3)

     475         460   

UPCB Finance IV Ltd. 144A
5.375%, 1/15/25
(3)

     200         190   

UPCB Finance Ltd. Series V 144A
7.250%, 11/15/21
(3)

     44         47   

VTR Finance BV 144A
6.875%, 1/15/24
(3)

     450         415   
     

 

 

 
        15,532   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—2.0%

  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
4.750%, 12/1/25

     65         66   

Dole Food Co., Inc. 144A
7.250%, 5/1/19
(3)

     250         248   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. 144A
5.750%, 3/15/25
(3)

     105         102   

Rite Aid Corp.

  

6.750%, 6/15/21

     475         499   

144A 6.125%, 4/1/23(3)

     65         68   

Safeway, Inc.
7.250%, 2/1/31

     215         194   

Tops Holding LLC (Tops Markets II Corp.) 144A
8.000%, 6/15/22
(3)

     275         272   
     

 

 

 
        1,449   
     

 

 

 

Energy—7.3%

  

  

Antero Resources Corp. 144A
5.625%, 6/1/23
(3)

     275         216   

Blue Racer Midstream LLC 144A
6.125%, 11/15/22
(3)

     340         236   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.
5.875%, 4/15/22

     200         125   

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP (Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.) 144A
6.250%, 4/1/23
(3)

     295         207   

Denbury Resources, Inc.
5.500%, 5/1/22

     150         51   

Enbridge Energy Partners LP
4.375%, 10/15/20

     35         34   

Energy Transfer Partners LP

    5.875%, 1/15/24

     400         328   

EnQuest plc 144A
7.000%, 4/15/22
(3)

     250         88   

EP Energy LLC (Everest
Acquisition Finance, Inc.)

   

9.375%, 5/1/20

     215         138   

6.375%, 6/15/23

     230         116   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

  

Exterran Partners LP (EXLP Finance Corp.)
6.000%, 10/1/22

   $ 300       $ 246   

FTS International, Inc.

  

144A 8.012%, 6/15/20(2)(3)

     230         157   

6.250%, 5/1/22

     190         54   

Gulfport Energy, Corp.
7.750%, 11/1/20

     250         225   

Halcon Resources Corp. 144A
8.625%, 2/1/20
(3)

     160         111   

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
4.650%, 3/15/25

     150         150   

Linn Energy LLC (Linn Energy Finance Corp.)
7.750%, 2/1/21

     200         30   

MPLX LP 144A
4.875%, 12/1/24
(3)

     325         292   

Newfield Exploration Co.
5.375%, 1/1/26

     300         248   

NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL Energy Finance Corp.)
5.125%, 7/15/19

     200         159   

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. 144A
5.375%, 1/26/19
(3)

     100         19   

Parker Drilling Co. (The)
7.500%, 8/1/20

     200         153   

Regency Energy Partners LP
5.875%, 3/1/22

     235         222   

Sabine Oil & Gas Corp.
7.250%, 6/15/19
(4)

     329         22   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.625%, 2/1/21

     380         351   

SM Energy Co.
6.125%, 11/15/22

     200         148   

Sunoco LP (Sunoco Finance Corp.) 144A
6.375%, 4/1/23
(3)

     695         657   

Transocean, Inc.
5.800%, 12/15/16

     360         351   

Whiting Petroleum Corp.
6.250%, 4/1/23

     125         91   
     

 

 

 
        5,225   
     

 

 

 

Financials—7.7%

  

  

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.625%, 10/30/20

     150         154   

Aircastle Ltd.
5.125%, 3/15/21

     550         566   

Ally Financial, Inc.

  

3.250%, 2/13/18

     95         95   

3.250%, 11/5/18

     120         118   

Corrections Corp. of America
5.000%, 10/15/22

     255         255   

CTR Partnership LP (Caretrust Capital Corp.)
5.875%, 6/1/21

     300         304   

CyrusOne LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
6.375%, 11/15/22

     350         362   

DuPont Fabros Technology LP
5.875%, 9/15/21

     350         366   

ESH Hospitality, Inc. 144A
5.250%, 5/1/25
(3)

     225         221   

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
6.750%, 4/1/21

     250         246   
 

 

2


VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

  

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
4.900%, 8/15/23

   $ 230       $ 154   

GLP Capital LP (GLP Financing
II, Inc.)

   

4.875%, 11/1/20

     215         211   

5.375%, 11/1/23

     5         5   

ICAHN Enterprises LP (ICAHN Enterprises Finance Corp.)
5.875%, 2/1/22

     300         293   

ING Groep NV
6.000%, 12/31/45
(2)(5)(6)

     200         201   

iStar Financial, Inc.
5.000%, 7/1/19

     500         487   

Nationstar Mortgage LLC
6.500%, 7/1/21

     250         222   

Sabra Health Care LP
5.500%, 2/1/21

     170         176   

Springleaf Finance Corp.
5.250%, 12/15/19

     260         248   

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.900%, 5/1/19

     325         266   

Voya Financial, Inc.
5.650%, 5/15/53
(2)

     205         203   

Walter Investment Management Corp.
7.875%, 12/15/21

     215         171   

York Risk Services Holding Corp. 144A
8.500%, 10/1/22
(3)

     275         227   
     

 

 

 
        5,551   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—13.2%

  

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.

  

5.125%, 7/1/22

     145         136   

5.625%, 2/15/23

     100         95   

Alere, Inc.

  

6.500%, 6/15/20

     350         338   

144A 6.375%, 7/1/23(3)

     115         108   

Capsugel SA PIK Interest Capitalization 144A,
7.000%, 5/15/19
(3)(7)

     275         269   

Community Health Systems, Inc.

  

5.125%, 8/1/21

     300         300   

6.875%, 2/1/22

     145         138   

Concordia Healthcare Corp. 144A
7.000%, 4/15/23
(3)

     450         393   

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
6.625%, 5/15/22
(3)

     225         155   

DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.

  

5.125%, 7/15/24

     310         311   

5.000%, 5/1/25

     100         97   

Emdeon, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 2/15/21
(3)

     340         317   

Endo Finance LLC 144A
5.875%, 1/15/23
(3)

     250         246   

Envision Healthcare Corp. 144A
5.125%, 7/1/22
(3)

     300         295   

Fresenius U.S. Finance II, Inc. 144A
4.500%, 1/15/23
(3)

     60         61   

HCA, Inc.

     
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

6.500%, 2/15/20

   $ 425       $ 463   

5.375%, 2/1/25

     600         593   

HealthSouth Corp.

  

144A 5.750%, 11/1/24(3)

     40         38   

144A 5.750%, 9/15/25(3)

     275         257   

inVentiv Health, Inc. 144A
9.000%, 1/15/18
(3)

     130         134   

Jaguar Holding Co. II (Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC) 144A
6.375%, 8/1/23
(3)

     230         225   

JLL Delta Dutch Pledgeco BV PIK Interest Capitalization, 144A
8.750%, 5/1/20
(3)(7)

     245         237   

Mallinckrodt International
Finance S.A.

   

144A 4.875%, 4/15/20(3)

     10         10   

144A 5.750%, 8/1/22(3)

     105         101   

144A 5.625%, 10/15/23(3)

     435         415   

144A 5.500%, 4/15/25(3)

     20         19   

Mednax Inc 144A
5.250%, 12/1/23
(3)

     295         296   

Pinnacle Merger Sub, Inc. (PRA Holdings, Inc.) 144A
9.500%, 10/1/23
(3)

     225         246   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. 144A
4.875%, 5/15/23
(3)

     300         303   

Select Medical Corp.
6.375%, 6/1/21

     350         308   

Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC 144A
6.500%, 5/15/23
(3)

     325         311   

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 4/1/23
(3)

     400         392   

Team Health, Inc. 144A
7.250%, 12/15/23
(3)

     20         21   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

  

6.000%, 10/1/20

     375         397   

4.500%, 4/1/21

     275         269   

8.125%, 4/1/22

     255         256   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Inc.

   

144A 5.375%, 3/15/20(3)

     775         732   

144A 7.250%, 7/15/22(3)

     160         157   
     

 

 

 
        9,439   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—7.0%

     

ADS Waste Holdings, Inc.
8.250%, 10/1/20

     300         304   

ADT Corp. (The)
6.250%, 10/15/21

     400         420   

Ahern Rentals, Inc. 144A
7.375%, 5/15/23
(3)

     274         223   

American Airlines Group, Inc. 144A
4.625%, 3/1/20
(3)

     160         153   

Bombardier, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 1/15/23
(3)

     200         139   

Builders FirstSource, Inc.

  

 

 

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VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

144A 7.625%, 6/1/21(3)

   $ 300       $ 317   

144A 10.750%, 8/15/23(3)

     150         150   

Building Materials Corp. of America 144A
5.375%, 11/15/24
(3)

     170         170   

CEB, Inc. 144A
5.625%, 6/15/23
(3)

     150         149   

Garda World Security Corp. 144A
7.250%, 11/15/21
(3)

     410         355   

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.

  

144A 6.875%, 3/1/20(3)

     150         125   

144A 9.250%, 3/1/21(3)

     300         237   

HD Supply, Inc. 144A
5.250%, 12/15/21
(3)

     400         409   

JBS Investments GmbH 144A
7.250%, 4/3/24
(3)

     200         182   

NCI Building Systems, Inc.
144A
8.250%, 1/15/23
(3)

     290         306   

TransDigm, Inc.

  

6.000%, 7/15/22

     300         295   

144A 6.500%, 5/15/25(3)

     230         224   

United Rentals North America, Inc.
5.500%, 7/15/25

     500         487   

Virgin Australia Trust 13-1A 144A
5.000%, 10/23/23
(3)

     349         360   
     

 

 

 
        5,005   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—1.3%

  

  

First Data Corp. 144A
5.750%, 1/15/24
(3)

     450         444   

Interactive Data Corp. 144A
5.875%, 4/15/19
(3)

     300         306   

Riverbed Technology, Inc. 144A
8.875%, 3/1/23
(3)

     215         200   
     

 

 

 
        950   
     

 

 

 

Materials—5.3%

  

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. 144A
5.750%, 12/15/23
(3)

     35         35   

ArcelorMittal
6.125%, 6/1/25

     150         110   

Ardagh Packaging Finance plc

  

144A 6.250%, 1/31/19(3)

     145         140   

144A 9.125%, 10/15/20(3)

     275         283   

144A 6.750%, 1/31/21(3)

     295         285   

Ball Corp
4.375%, 12/15/20

     25         25   

Berry Plastics Corp.

    5.125%, 7/15/23

     400         390   

Beverage Packaging Holdings Luxembourg II SA 144A
6.000%, 6/15/17
(3)

     180         175   

Cascades, Inc.

  

144A 5.500%, 7/15/22(3)

     575         560   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Materials—(continued)

  

  

144A 5.750%, 7/15/23(3)

   $ 225       $ 217   

Cemex SAB de CV 144A
7.250%, 1/15/21
(3)

     245         236   

Eldorado Gold Corp. 144A
6.125%, 12/15/20
(3)

     150         132   

Hexion U.S. Finance Corp.
6.625%, 4/15/20

     175         138   

INEOS Group Holdings SA

  

144A 6.125%, 8/15/18(3)

     235         234   

144A 5.875%, 2/15/19(3)

     305         297   

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.
8.250%, 2/15/21

     190         184   

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH 144A
6.625%, 4/15/21
(3)

     300         304   

Vedanta Resources plc 144A
9.500%, 7/18/18
(3)

     100         74   
     

 

 

 
        3,819   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—7.3%

  

  

Altice Financing SA

  

144A 6.625%, 2/15/23(3)

     480         475   

Luxembourg, 144A 7.625%, 2/15/25(3)

     480         415   

144A 7.750%, 7/15/25(3)

     200         185   

CenturyLink, Inc. Series V
5.625%, 4/1/20

     375         372   

Digicel Group Ltd. 144A
8.250%, 9/30/20
(3)

     310         257   

Frontier Communications Corp.

  

8.500%, 4/15/20

     425         427   

144A 8.875%, 9/15/20(3)

     40         41   

6.250%, 9/15/21

     125         107   

144A 10.500%, 9/15/22(3)

     45         45   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.

  

7.000%, 6/1/20

     150         157   

144A 5.375%, 1/15/24(3)

     95         96   

Neptune Finance Corp.

  

144A 10.125%, 1/15/23(3)

     210         219   

144A 6.625%, 10/15/25(3)

     210         219   

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.875%, 11/15/28

     250         176   

Sprint Corp.
7.875%, 9/15/23

     325         245   

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

  

6.625%, 11/15/20

     150         156   

6.125%, 1/15/22

     240         247   

6.836%, 4/28/23

     250         259   

6.500%, 1/15/24

     275         281   

6.500%, 1/15/26

     220         223   

Virgin Media Finance plc
6.000%, 10/15/24
(3)

     250         250   

Windstream Corp.
7.750%, 10/1/21

     300         238   
 

 

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VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

  

Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital Inc.
6.000%, 4/1/23

   $ 180       $ 171   
     

 

 

 
     5,261   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—2.0%

     

AmeriGas Partners LP
7.000%, 5/20/22

     325         316   

Calpine Corp.
5.375%, 1/15/23

     350         316   

NRG Yield Operating LLC
5.375%, 8/15/24

     190         158   

Talen Energy Supply LLC 144A
4.625%, 7/15/19
(3)

     325         245   

TerraForm Power Operating LLC 144A
5.875%, 2/1/23
(3)

     250         208   

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC 144A
11.500%, 10/1/20
(3)(9)

     500         168   
     

 

 

 
     1,411   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $58,499)

        53,642   
     

 

 

 

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—8.8%

  

  

Consumer Discretionary—1.2%

  

  

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc. Tranche B-7,
11.750%, 1/28/18
(4)

     165         138   

Cirque Du Soleil First Lien,
5.000%, 7/8/22

     179         169   

Graton Resort & Casino Tranche B,
4.750%, 9/1/22

     113         112   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Tranche B,
5.500%, 6/15/18

     111         108   

Transtar Holding Co. Second Lien,
10.000%, 10/9/19
(4)

     200         167   

U.S. Farathane Corp.
6.750%, 12/23/21

     147         146   
     

 

 

 
     840   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—1.3%

     

Albertson’s LLC Tranche
B-4,
5.500%, 8/25/21

     210         209   

Crossmark Holdings, Inc. Second Lien,
8.750%, 12/21/20
(4)

     190         107   

Hostess Brands LLC Tranche B Second Lien,
8.500%, 8/3/23

     430         427   

Kronos Acquisition Intermediate, Inc. (KIK Custom Products, Inc.) Second Lien,
9.750%, 4/30/20

     230         230   
     

 

 

 
     973   
     

 

 

 

Energy—0.4%

  

Arch Coal, Inc.
6.250%, 5/16/18
(4)

     149         67   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

     

Chief Exploration & Development LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/16/21

   $ 183       $ 125   

Jonah Energy LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/12/21

     125         80   

Sabine Oil & Gas LLC Second Lien,
12.000%, 12/31/18
(4)

     285         9   
     

 

 

 
     281   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—2.4%

     

21st Century Oncology, Inc. Tranche B
6.500%, 4/30/22

     224         189   

American Renal Holdings, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 3/20/20

     292         285   

Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc.
6.500%, 8/4/21

     130         129   

Envision Healthcare Corp. Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 10/28/22

     75         75   

Greatbatch, Inc. Tranche B,
5.250%, 10/27/22

     82         82   

InVentiv Health, Inc. Tranche
B-4, 7.750%, 5/15/18

     159         159   

Med Impact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
5.750%, 10/27/22

     130         129   

MMM Holdings, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(4)

     82         54   

MSO of Puerto Rico, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(4)

     60         39   

NVA Holdings, Inc. Second Lien
8.000%, 8/14/22

     175         172   

Onex TSG Holdings II Corp. First Lien,
5.000%, 7/29/22

     152         150   

RCHP Tranche B-2,
6.000%, 4/23/19

     249         238   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 11/3/21

     52         49   
     

 

 

 
     1,750   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—1.2%

     

Brickman Group Ltd. LLC (The) Second Lien,
7.500%, 12/17/21

     225         205   

Filtration Group Corp. Second Lien,

    8.250%, 11/22/21

     81         79   

Landmark U.S. Member LLC (Landmark U.S. Corp Acquisition, Inc.) Second Lien
8.250%, 1/25/21

     208         207   

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Second Lien,
6.750%, 2/28/22

     390         355   
     

 

 

 
     846   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—2.3%

  

  

Applied Systems, Inc. Second Lien,
7.500%, 1/24/22

     160         149   
 

 

5


VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

 

Deltek, Inc. Second Lien 9.500%, 6/26/23

   $ 116      $ 115   

First Data Corp.
4.168%, 7/8/22

     692        683   

Mitchell International, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 10/11/21

     444        426   

NXP BV (NXP Funding LLC)
3.750%, 12/7/20

     115        115   

Presidio, Inc.
5.250%, 2/2/22

     147        143   
    

 

 

 
    1,631   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $7,133)

  

  

    6,321   
    

 

 

 
     SHARES     VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—1.2%

  

 

Financials—1.2%

  

 

Ally Financial, Inc. Series A,
8.500%
(2)

     11,530        297   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) Series L,
5.700%
(2)

     215 (10)      214   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Series V,
5.000%
(2)

     285 (10)      271   

SunTrust Bank, Inc.
5.625%
(2)(6)

     95 (10)      95   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $905)

  

  

    877   
    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED
FUNDS—6.8%

   

 

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Fund

     26,000        2,095   

SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF

     82,000        2,781   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS

(Identified Cost $4,942)

       4,876   
    

 

 

 

AFFILIATED MUTUAL
FUND—0.5%

   

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(11)

     35,806        346   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

(Identified Cost $358)

       346   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—95.1%

(Identified Cost $73,974)

       68,211   
    

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—1.9%

  

 

Money Market Mutual Fund—1.9%

  

 

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional
Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     1,336,073        1,336   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $1,336)

       1,336   
    

 

 

 
     SHARES    VALUE  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—97.0%

(Identified Cost $75,310)

        69,547 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.0%

        2,167   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 71,714   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

ADS    American Depositary Share
ETF    Exchange-Traded Fund
PIK    Payment-in-Kind Security
SPDR    S&P Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $26,511 or 37.0% of net assets.

(4) 

Security in default.

(5) 

No contractual maturity date.

(6) 

Interest payments may be deferred.

(7) 

100% of the income received was in cash.

(9) 

Security in default, interest payments are being received during the bankruptcy proceedings.

(10) 

Value shown as par value.

(11) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

 

 

 

6


VIRTUS HIGH YIELD FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United States

     84

Canada

     4   

Luxembourg

     4   

Bermuda

     1   

Cayman Islands

     1   

Ireland

     1   

Netherlands

     1   

Other

     4   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
    
 

 

7


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

  

        

Asset-Backed Securities

   $ 623       $ —         $ 376       $ 247   

Corporate Bonds And Notes

     53,642         —           53,642         —     

Loan Agreements

     6,321         —           5,805         516   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1,526         —           1,526         —     

Equity Securities:

  

        

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     346         346         —           —     

Exchange-Traded Funds

     4,876         4,876         —           —     

Preferred Stocks

     877         297         580         —     

Short-Term Investment

     1,336         1,336         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 69,547       $ 6,855       $ 61,929       $ 763   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The following is a reconciliation of assets of the Fund for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

           Asset        
           Backed     Loan  
Investment in Securities    Total     Securities     Agreements  

Beginning Balance:

   $ 444      $  250      $ 194   

Accrued Discount/(Premium)

     —   (d)      —    (d)      —   (d) 

Realized Gain (Loss)

     —          —          —     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (30     (3     (27

Purchases

     —          —          —     

(Sales)(b)

     —          —          —     

Transfers In of Level 3(a)

     349        0        349 (c) 

Transfers Out of Level 3(a)

     —          —          —     

Ending Balance

   $ 763      $ 247      $ 516   

 

(a)

Transfers into and/or from” represent the ending value as of December 31, 2015, for any investment security where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

(b)

Includes paydowns on securities.

(c)

Transfers into Level 3 are due to a decrease in trading activities at period end.

(d)

Amount is less than $500.

None of the securities in this table are fair valued. The Fund’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of Level 3 investments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—97.0%

    

Consumer Discretionary—21.2%

    

Bridgestone Corp. (Japan)

    5,740       $ 197   

Ctrip.Com International Ltd.
ADR (China)
(2)

    2,180         101   

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan)

    6,870         283   

Li & Fung Ltd. (Hong Kong)

    229,040         155   

RELX plc (United Kingdom)

    11,370         201   

Sony Corp. Sponsored ADR (Japan)

    7,500         184   

Toyota Motor Corp. Sponsored ADR (Japan)

    1,520         187   

WPP plc (United Kingdom)

    9,660         223   
    

 

 

 
       1,531   
    

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—2.7%

  

Marine Harvest ASA Sponsored ADR (Norway)

    15,040         198   
    

 

 

 

Energy—3.9%

  

Cameco Corp. (Canada)

    12,240         151   

Statoil ASA (Norway)

    9,460         132   
    

 

 

 
       283   
    

 

 

 

Financials—21.4%

  

Aegon NV American Registered Shares (Netherlands)

    29,810         169   

Aviva plc (United Kingdom)

    26,442         201   

Credit Agricole SA (France)

    14,507         172   

Deutsche Bank AG (Germany)(3)

    6,650         161   

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Italy)

    65,323         219   

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    9,540         198   

ORIX Corp. (Japan)

    15,670         220   

Societe Generale SA (France)

    4,470         207   
    

 

 

 
       1,547   
    

 

 

 

Health Care—13.6%

  

Allergan plc (Ireland)(2)

    1,260         394   

Shire plc ADR (United Kingdom)

    890         183   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Sponsored ADR (Israel)

    3,250         213   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada)(2)

    1,910         194   
    

 

 

 
       984   
    

 

 

 

Industrials—5.0%

  

Airbus Group SE (United States)

    2,130         143   

Nidec Corp. (Japan)

    2,950         214   
    

 

 

 
     357   
    

 

 

 
    SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—11.5%

  

Avago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore)

    1,640       $ 238   

NXP Semiconductors NV (Netherlands)(2)

    2,720         229   

SAP SE Sponsored ADR (Germany)(3)

    2,670         211   

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

    7,700         151   
    

 

 

 
     829   
    

 

 

 

Materials—3.1%

  

Nitto Denko Corp. (Japan)

    3,030         221   
    

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—12.0%

  

KDDI Corp. (Japan)

    8,600         223   

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. ADR (Japan)

    6,720         267   

Spark New Zealand Ltd. (New Zealand)

    81,211         183   

Vodafone Group plc Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

    6,080         196   
    

 

 

 
     869   
    

 

 

 

Utilities—2.6%

  

Veolia Environnement SA (France)

    7,850         187   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $6,616)

       7,006   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.0%

(Identified Cost $6,616)

       7,006   
    

 

 

 

SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—4.6%

    

INVESCO Trust Short-Term Investments Liquid Assets Portfolio (The) Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.290%)(4)

    336,301         336   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL

(Identified Cost $336)

       336   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—101.6%

(Identified Cost $6,952)

       7,342 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—(1.6)%

       (119
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

     $ 7,223   
    

 

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(4) 

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

 

 

1


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

Japan

     30

United Kingdom

     14   

France

     8   

United States

     7   

Germany

     5   

Ireland

     5   

Netherlands

     5   

Other

     26   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

    

 

 

2


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 7,006       $ 4,961       $ 2,045   

Securities Lending Collateral

     336         336         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 7,342       $ 5,297       $ 2,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—99.0%

     

Australia—11.3%

     

Dexus Property Group

     176,018       $ 955   

GPT Group

     145,000         502   

GPT Group (The) - In Specie(2)(3)(4)

     588,920         —     

Scentre Group

     527,171         1,599   

Westfield Corp.

     214,973         1,479   
     

 

 

 
        4,535   
     

 

 

 

Canada—7.3%

     

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

     39,415         899   

Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust

     19,695         599   

First Capital Realty, Inc.

     28,805         382   

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

     62,650         1,073   
     

 

 

 
        2,953   
     

 

 

 

Finland—2.7%

     

Citycon OYJ

     416,691         1,087   
     

 

 

 

France—6.2%

     

Fonciere Des Regions

     2,260         202   

Klepierre

     33,556         1,495   

Mercialys SA

     38,400         778   
     

 

 

 
        2,475   
     

 

 

 

Germany—9.6%

     

ADO Properties SA(2)(5)

     16,022         461   

Deutsche Annington Immobilien SE

     63,445         1,969   

Deutsche Wohnen AG

     20,000         557   

LEG Immobilien AG

     10,861         891   
     

 

 

 
        3,878   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong—6.2%

     

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

     148,000         605   

Link REIT (The)

     318,441         1,898   
     

 

 

 
        2,503   
     

 

 

 

Italy—0.5%

     

Beni Stabili SpA

     248,164         188   
     

 

 

 

Japan—14.2%

     

GLP J-REIT

     755         731   

Hulic Co., Ltd.

     111,500         979   

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

     129         615   

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

     145         704   

Japan Rental Housing Investments, Inc.

     803         567   

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

     120         561   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Japan—(continued)

     

Kenedix Retail Reit Corp.

     86       $ 182   

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

     145         693   

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

     362         655   
     

 

 

 
        5,687   
     

 

 

 

Mexico—2.6%

     

PLA Administradora Industrial S de Rl de CV

     226,852         368   

Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV

     439,200         666   
     

 

 

 
        1,034   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands—6.9%

     

Unibail-Rodamco SE

     10,910         2,779   
     

 

 

 

Norway—1.5%

     

Entra ASA(5)

     51,000         410   

Norwegian Property ASA(2)

     172,000         177   
     

 

 

 
        587   
     

 

 

 

Singapore—5.3%

     

CapitaLand Mall Trust

     311,650         423   

CapitaLand Retail China Trust

     478,868         502   

Global Logistic Properties Ltd.

     802,000         1,211   
     

 

 

 
        2,136   
     

 

 

 

Spain—1.4%

     

Axiare Patrimonio SOCIMI SA

     39,558         568   
     

 

 

 

Sweden—1.5%

     

Castellum AB

     43,366         620   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom—21.8%

     

Big Yellow Group plc

     57,188         680   

British Land Co. plc

     101,305         1,174   

Derwent London plc

     14,846         804   

Great Portland Estates plc

     32,418         396   

Hammerson plc

     159,109         1,407   

Land Securities Group plc

     78,685         1,365   

Safestore Holdings plc

     132,376         697   

SEGRO plc

     135,557         858   

Unite Group plc (The)

     144,900         1,401   
     

 

 

 
        8,782   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $32,739)

        39,812   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.0%

(Identified Cost $32,739)

        39,812   
     

 

 

 
 

 

1


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.0%

(Identified Cost $32,739)

     39,812 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.0%

     392   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

   $ 40,204   
  

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1)

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2)

Non-income producing.

(3)

Illiquid security.

(4)

Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Trustees. This security is disclosed as a level 3 security in the disclosure table located after the Schedule of Investments.

(5)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $871 or 2.2% of net assets.

    

 

 

2


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

United Kingdom

     22

Japan

     14   

Australia

     11   

Germany

     10   

Canada

     7   

Netherlands

     7   

Hong Kong

     6   

Other

     23   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

    

 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

           

Common Stocks

   $ 39,812       $ 24,950       $ 14,862       $ 0 * 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 39,812       $ 24,950       $ 14,862       $ 0 * 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes internally fair valued security currently priced at zero ($0).

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—96.2%

     

Consumer Discretionary—11.2%

     

Goldlion Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     2,990,600       $ 1,214   

Pico Far East Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     4,817,668         1,305   

REA Group Ltd. (Australia)

     58,000         2,308   
     

 

 

 
        4,827   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—8.7%

     

Guinness Anchor Bhd (Malaysia)

     404,000         1,243   

Oldtown Bhd (Malaysia)

     1,797,550         665   

Premier Marketing PCL (Thailand)

     4,415,029         1,285   

Wawel SA (Poland)

     1,900         576   
     

 

 

 
        3,769   
     

 

 

 

Energy—3.4%

     

Pason Systems, Inc. (Canada)

     47,500         666   

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (Austria)

     14,248         780   
     

 

 

 
        1,446   
     

 

 

 

Financials—22.0%

     

ARA Asset Management Ltd. (Singapore)

     2,241,716         1,857   

Ashmore Group plc (United Kingdom)

     306,500         1,159   

Austbrokers Holdings Ltd. (Australia)

     102,318         675   

Euler Hermes SA (France)

     15,750         1,516   

Euroz Ltd. (Australia)

     2,264,878         1,364   

Financiere Marc de Lacharriere (France)

     5,811         493   

Korea Ratings Corp. (South Korea)

     32,675         1,404   

LSL Property Services plc (United Kingdom)

     239,001         1,004   
     

 

 

 
        9,472   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—6.1%

     

Haw Par Corp. Ltd. (Singapore)

     142,719         831   

Software Service, Inc. (Japan)

     11,753         505   

WIN-Partners Co. Ltd. (Japan)

     90,710         1,299   
     

 

 

 
        2,635   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—15.9%

     

AIT Corp. (Japan)

     156,600         1,518   

Belimo Holding AG (Switzerland)

     460         1,125   

Rotork plc (United Kingdom)

     477,393         1,286   

Tegma Gestao Logistica (Brazil)

     1,059,560         1,259   

Thermador Groupe (France)

     6,762         639   

WABCO Holdings, Inc. (United States)(2)

     9,750         997   
     

 

 

 
        6,824   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—22.9%

  

Alten SA (France)

     11,000       $ 639   

Autohome, Inc. ADR (China)(2)

     62,200         2,172   

Bouvet ASA (Norway)

     240,050         2,658   

carsales.com Ltd. (Australia)

     114,467         969   

Lumax International Corp. Ltd. (Taiwan)

     1,363,527         1,800   

MercadoLibre, Inc. (United States)

     3,600         412   

Pro-Ship, Inc. (Japan)

     45,359         850   

Societe Pour L’informatique Industrielle (France)

     31,770         359   
     

 

 

 
        9,859   
     

 

 

 

Materials—6.0%

     

KPX Chemical Co. Ltd. (South Korea)

     27,394         1,126   

Transpaco Ltd. (South Africa)

     910,699         1,136   

Victrex plc (United Kingdom)

     11,800         314   
     

 

 

 
        2,576   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $47,358)

        41,408   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—96.2%

(Identified Cost $47,358)

        41,408   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—96.2%

(Identified Cost $47,358)

  

  

     41,408 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—3.8%

  

     1,615   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 43,023   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

 

 

1


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

Australia

     13

Japan

     10   

France

     9   

United Kingdom

     9   

Singapore

     7   

Norway

     6   

South Korea

     6   

Other

     40   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

    

 

 

2


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 41,408       $ 21,899       $ 19,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 41,408       $ 21,899       $ 19,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $1,857 were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 based on our valuation procedures for non-U.S. securities. (See Note 2A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $1,305 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 based on our valuation procedures for non-U.S. securities. (See Note 2A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—98.9%

     

Consumer Discretionary—30.1%

     

Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd.

     10,568       $ 18   

Autogrill S.p.A(2)

     804         8   

Autoneum Holding AG

     104         21   

Axel Springer SE

     498         28   

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

     259         27   

Benesse Holdings, Inc.

     1,410         41   

Brembo S.p.A

     162         8   

Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A

     454         8   

Carnival plc

     717         41   

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

     9,000         6   

Christian Dior SA

     81         14   

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Registered Shares

     295         21   

Continental AG

     112         27   

Crown Resorts Ltd.

     1,951         18   

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA

     725         29   

Daily Mail & General Trust plc

     3,872         40   

De’ Longhi

     267         8   

Dixons Carphone plc

     5,516         41   

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

     416         17   

Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd.

     1,070         38   

Dufry AG(2)

     181         22   

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

     108         38   

Fielmann AG

     371         27   

Forbo Holding AG Registered Shares

     18         21   

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     1,860         6   

Genting Singapore plc

     11,400         6   

Geox SPA(2)

     1,787         8   

Global Brands Group Holding Ltd.(2)

     32,000         6   

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

     5,891         18   

Hennes & Mauritz AB Class B

     260         9   

Hermes International SA

     42         14   

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

     580         39   

Inditex SA

     422         15   

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

     265         6   

JCDecaux SA

     366         14   

Kering

     82         14   

L’Occitane International SA

     7,250         14   

Li & Fung Ltd.

     9,000         6   

Luxottica Group S.p.A

     122         8   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA

     89         14   

M6-Metropole Television SA

     819         14   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

     5,200       $ 6   

Mediaset S.p.A.

     1,855         8   

Mekonomen AB

     438         9   

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR

     356         6   

Melco International Development Ltd.

     4,000         6   

Melia Hotels International SA

     1,120         15   

Merlin Entertainment plc(3)

     6,043         41   

MGM China Holdings Ltd.

     4,800         6   

Moncler SPA

     561         8   

Nitori Co., Ltd.

     475         40   

Numericable-SFR

     397         14   

Ocado Group plc(2)

     7,885         35   

Osim International Ltd.

     8,400         6   

Plastic Omnium SA

     448         14   

Prada S.p.A

     2,500         8   

Premier Investments Ltd.

     1,764         18   

PT Multimedia Servicos
de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS SA

     424         3   

Publicis Groupe SA

     213         14   

Puma SE

     130         28   

Rakuten, Inc.(2)

     3,500         40   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     48         5   

SA International Holdings Ltd.

     17,400         6   

Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A

     335         8   

Sands China Ltd.

     1,700         6   

Sankyo Co., Ltd.

     1,010         38   

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

     4,100         38   

Seven West Media Ltd.

     30,408         17   

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.

     6,500         6   

Shimanura Co., Ltd.

     350         41   

SJM Holdings Ltd.

     8,500         6   

Societe Television Francaise 1

     1,313         15   

Sodexo

     143         14   

Sports Direct International plc(2)

     4,738         40   

Start Today Co., Ltd.

     1,200         39   

Steinhoff International Holdings NV

     5,240         27   

Swatch Group AG (The)

     62         22   

Techtronics Industries Co., Ltd.

     1,500         6   

Tod’s S.p.A

     101         8   

Universal Entertainment Corp.

     2,170         39   

Vivendi

     673         15   

Wynn Macau Ltd.

     5,200         6   
 

 

1


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

     1,800       $ 6   
     

 

 

 
        1,511   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—11.5%

     

AAK AB

     126         9   

Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.

     409         51   

Associated British Foods plc

     825         41   

Axfood AB

     539         9   

Barry Callebaut AG

     20         22   

Beiersdorf AG

     303         28   

Carrefour SA

     483         14   

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA

     303         14   

Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A

     896         8   

First Resources Ltd.

     4,700         6   

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

     25,900         6   

Heineken Holding NV

     523         40   

Henkel AG & KGaA

     290         28   

Jeronimo Martins SPGS SA

     254         3   

L’Oreal SA

     82         14   

Marine Harvest ASA

     362         5   

MARR SpA

     381         8   

Metro AG

     861         28   

Orkla ASA

     603         5   

Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.

     585         39   

Rallye SA

     1,064         17   

Remy Cointreau SA

     199         14   

Sonae SGPS SA

     2,824         3   

Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd.

     710         39   

Sundrug Co., Ltd.

     630         40   

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd

     880         39   

Unicharm Corp.

     2,000         41   

Wilmar International Ltd.

     3,100         6   
     

 

 

 
        577   
     

 

 

 

Diversified REIT—0.3%

     

Fonciere Des Regions

     158         14   
     

 

 

 

Energy—3.7%

     

Akastor ASA(2)

     3,942         5   

Aker Solutions ASA

     1,325         5   

Avance Gas Holding Ltd.(3)

     377         5   

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings Ltd.

     19,000         6   

BW LPG Ltd(3)

     588         5   

Delek Group Ltd.

     35         7   

Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA(2)

     813         5   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

     

Galp Energia SGPS SA

     302       $ 4   

Genel Energy plc(2)

     16,083         40   

Petrofac Ltd.

     3,586         42   

Saras S.p.A(2)

     4,152         8   

Seadrill Ltd.

     1,295         5   

Ship Finance International Ltd.

     307         5   

Tecnicas Reunidas SA

     398         15   

Tenaris S.A. ADR

     329         8   

Transocean Ltd.(4)

     1,723         21   
     

 

 

 
        186   
     

 

 

 

Financials—13.8%

     

Abacus Property Group

     7,651         18   

ACOM Co. Ltd.(2)

     7,900         37   

Admiral Group plc

     1,633         40   

Ashmore Group plc(4)

     10,879         41   

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A

     422         8   

Banca Mediolanum SPA

     1,233         10   

Banco Santander SA

     2,967         15   

Bank Hapoalim BM

     1,239         6   

Bank of East Asia Ltd.

     1,600         6   

Bankinter SA

     2,052         15   

Champion

     11,800         6   

Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd.

     900         6   

China LNG Group Ltd.

     154,000         6   

City Developments Ltd.

     1,200         6   

Emperor International Group Ltd.

     72,000         6   

First Pacific Co., Ltd.

     9,300         6   

Fortune

     6,000         6   

Goldin Financial Holdings Ltd.(2)

     2,400         5   

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

     611         52   

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

     1,800         6   

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

     2,500         6   

Hargreaves Lansdown plc

     1,832         41   

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

     950         6   

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

     900         6   

Hufvudstaden AB

     665         9   

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

     1,450         6   

Industrivarden AB

     490         9   

Inmobiliaria Colonial SA(2)

     21,420         15   

Intu Properties plc

     8,543         40   

Kerry Properties Ltd.

     2,150         6   

Kingston Financial Group Ltd.(2)(4)

     14,000         6   

Lundbergforetagen AB Class B

     171         10   
 

 

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VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.

     4,300       $ 39   

New World Development Co., Ltd.

     6,000         6   

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

     1,000         6   

Pargesa Holding SA

     335         21   

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

     3,076         18   

Reinet Investments SCA

     19,907         41   

Schroders plc

     921         40   

Sino Land Co., Ltd.

     4,000         6   

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     475         6   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB Class A

     700         9   

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     465         6   

United Overseas Land Ltd.

     1,470         6   

Wendel

     119         14   

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

     1,050         6   

Wheelock & Co., Ltd.

     1,405         6   
     

 

 

 
        691   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—3.6%

     

BioMerieux

     119         14   

DiaSorin S.p.A

     149         8   

Eurofins Scientific SE

     40         14   

Galenica AG Registered Shares

     14         22   

Getinge AB

     362         10   

Ipsen SA

     217         14   

Meda AB

     755         10   

Roche Holding AG

     77         21   

Straumann Holding AG

     69         21   

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.

     565         40   

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

     42         6   
     

 

 

 
        180   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—14.1%

     

Abertis Infraestructuras SA

     959         15   

Actividades de Construccion y
Servicios SA

     511         15   

Adecco SA Registered Shares

     308         21   

Alfa Laval AB

     519         10   

Alstom SA(2)

     473         15   

ANDRITZ AG

     500         25   

Assa Abloy AB

     439         9   

Bollore SA

     3,048         14   

Bouygues SA

     362         14   

Cargotec Oyj

     690         26   

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

     650         6   

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

     450         6   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

Dassault Aviation SA

     11       $ 14   

easyJet plc

     1,564         40   

Ferrovial SA

     651         15   

Fomento de Construcciones y
Contratas SA
(2)

     1,889         14   

Indutrade AB

     166         9   

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

     133         7   

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

     234         6   

Kone Oyj Class B

     598         25   

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

     155         21   

Nidec Corp.

     550         40   

Noble Group Ltd.

     20,700         6   

Nordex SE(2)

     757         27   

NWS Holdings Ltd.

     4,000         6   

Obrascon Huarte Lain SA

     2,538         15   

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG Registered Shares

     2,386         21   

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

     1,250         6   

Prosegur Cia de Seguridad SA

     3,320         15   

Regus plc

     8,286         41   

Rieter Holding AG

     116         22   

Ryanair Holdings plc-SP ADR

     464         40   

Salini Impregilo S.p.A

     1,858         8   

Securitas AB Class B

     613         9   

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

     4,489         18   

SGL Carbon SE(2)

     1,968         28   

SGS SA Registered Shares

     11         21   

Skanska AB Class B

     484         9   

Sulzer AG

     221         21   

Vossloh AG(2)

     419         27   
     

 

 

 
        707   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—10.6%

     

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

     79         7   

COLOPL, Inc.

     1,920         38   

Dassault Systemes

     176         14   

Gree, Inc.

     8,300         40   

GungHo Online Entertainment,
Inc.
(2)(4)

     13,700         37   

Hexagon AB

     248         9   

Keyence Corp.

     73         40   

Konami Corp.

     1,600         38   

Lenovo Group Ltd.

     6,000         6   

Mixi, Inc.

     1,000         37   

Nexon Co., Ltd.

     2,415         39   

Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd.

     700         39   

Obic Co., Ltd.

     730         39   
 

 

3


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

  

Otsuka Corp.

     769       $ 38   

SAP SE

     344         28   

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

     13,000         6   

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(2)

     428         6   

United Internet AG Registered Shares

     500         28   

VTech Holdings Ltd.

     600         6   

Yahoo Japan Corp.

     9,400         38   
     

 

 

 
        533   
     

 

 

 

Materials—7.1%

     

APERAM SA(2)

     1,173         42   

ArcelorMittal

     10,251         44   

EMS-Chemie Holding AG

     50         22   

Evolution Mining Ltd

     17,015         17   

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

     13,314         18   

Frutarom Industries Ltd.

     137         7   

Glencore International plc

     32,147         43   

HeidelbergCement AG

     343         28   

Hexpol AB

     882         10   

Holcim Ltd. Registered Shares

     429         22   

Holmen AB B Shares

     293         9   

Imerys SA

     211         15   

Israel Corp. Ltd. (The)

     37         7   

OCI NV(2)

     1,631         40   

Pact Group Holdings Ltd

     4,972         18   

Vicat

     239         14   
     

 

 

 
        356   
     

 

 

 

Retail REITs—0.7%

     

Scentre Group

     5,734         17   

Westfield Corp.

     2,460         17   
     

 

 

 
        34   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—2.5%

  

  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd.

     4,700         6   

Iliad SA

     60         14   

PCCW Ltd.

     10,000         6   

Smartone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.

     3,900         6   

Softbank Corp.

     774         39   

Talktalk Telecom Group plc

     12,511         40   

TPG Telecom Ltd.

     2,376         17   
     

 

 

 
        128   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.9%

     

CLP Holdings Ltd.

     700         6   
    SHARES      VALUE  

Utilities—(continued)

    

Engie SA

    800       $ 14   

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.

    3,050         6   

Kenon Holdings Ltd.(2)

    662         7   

Rubis SCA

    184         14   
    

 

 

 
       47   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $5,156)

       4,964   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.9%

(Identified Cost $5,156)

       4,964   
    

 

 

 

SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—2.0%

    

INVESCO Trust Short-Term Investments Liquid Assets Portfolio (The) Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.290%)(5)

    98,540         99   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL

(Identified Cost $99)

       99   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.9%

(Identified Cost $5,255)

       5,063 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.9)%

  

     (44
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

     $ 5,019   
    

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

REIT

   Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $51 or 1.0% of net assets.

(4) 

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(5) 

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

 

 

4


VIRTUS INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

      

Japan

     25

United Kingdom

     16   

France

     9   

Germany

     9   

Switzerland

     8   

Hong Kong

     5   

Australia

     5   

Other

     23   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015
 

 

5


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted  Prices
     Level  2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Equity Securities:

        

Common Stocks

   $ 4,964       $ 3,126       $ 1,838   

Securities Lending Collateral

     99         99         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 5,063       $ 3,225       $ 1,838   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $95 were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 based on our valuation procedures for non-US securities. (See Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $6 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 based on our valuation procedures for non-US securities. (See Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments for more information.)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS LOW VOLATILITY EQUITY FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND—97.0%

   

  

iShares S&P 100 Index Fund(2)(3)

     59,348       $ 5,411   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND

(Identified Cost $5,016)

  

  

     5,411   
     

 

 

 
     CONTRACTS         

PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.1%

  

Call Option—0.1%

     

S&P 500 Index expiration 01/20/16 strike price $25.00

     105         7   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.1%

(Premiums Paid $14)

  

  

     7   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.1%

(Identified Cost $5,030)

   

  

     5,418 (1) 
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS, BEFORE WRITTEN OPTIONS—97.1%

(Identified Cost $5,030)

   

  

     5,418 (1) 
     

 

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS—0.0%

  

  

Call Option—0.0%

     

S&P 500® Index expiration 01/22/16 strike price $2140.00

     26         (2
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS—%

(Premiums Received $7)

(2)

  

  

  

     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS, NET OF WRITTEN OPTIONS—97.1%

(Identified Cost $5,023)

   

  

     5,416 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—2.9%

        161   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 5,577   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

All or a portion segregated as collateral for written options.

(3) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

    

 

 

1


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Exchange-traded Fund

   $ 5,411       $ 5,411   

Purchased Option

     7         7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments before Written Option

   $ 5,418       $ 5,418   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Written Option

   $ (2      (2
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments Net of Written Option

   $ 5,416       $ 5,416   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS MULTI-ASSET TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—46.8%

     

Consumer Discretionary—12.6%

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     1,478       $ 222   

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     2,090         1,413   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     2,520         150   

AutoZone, Inc.(2)

     920         683   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

     1,050         34   

CarMax, Inc.(2)

     6,110         330   

Carnival Corp.

     8,790         479   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(2)

     190         91   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     19,050         1,075   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     820         52   

Expedia, Inc.

     760         94   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     5,065         125   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     57,282         1,871   

H&R Block, Inc.

     46,250         1,541   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     10,105         1,336   

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

     21,480         688   

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     21,732         506   

L Brands, Inc.

     4,500         431   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     10,975         461   

Lennar Corp. Class A

     11,620         568   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     8,345         635   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     3,822         256   

McDonald’s Corp.

     6,160         728   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(2)

     5,032         953   

Netflix, Inc.(2)

     1,940         222   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     41,310         1,821   

News Corp. Class A

     73,097         977   

News Corp. Class B

     20,372         284   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     30,250         1,891   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(2)

     2,510         636   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     13,326         1,008   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(2)

     380         484   

PulteGroup, Inc.

     21,310         380   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     7,740         416   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     3,204         324   

Starbucks Corp.

     9,480         569   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     3,096         215   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     2,180         405   

Time Warner, Inc.

     3,736         242   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

     12,605         894   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(2)

     860         73   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     5,924         161   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B

     1,677       $ 46   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(2)

     2,150         49   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     1,540         63   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     7,136         750   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

     2,063         150   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     2,810         205   
     

 

 

 
        26,987   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—4.7%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

     12,007         699   

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     7,110         706   

Campbell Soup Co.

     1,222         64   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     2,786         118   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     9,190         1,309   

CVS Health Corp.

     8,378         819   

General Mills, Inc.

     3,605         208   

Hershey Co. (The)

     972         87   

Hormel Foods Corp.

     952         75   

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

     501         62   

Kellogg Co.

     1,294         94   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

     546         49   

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     3,506         255   

Kroger Co. (The)

     28,407         1,188   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     741         63   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     1,114         88   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

     18,179         1,707   

Mondelez International, Inc. Class A

     9,575         429   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     9,433         829   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     4,816         222   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

     1,386         74   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     6,553         558   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     10,998         369   
     

 

 

 
        10,072   
     

 

 

 

Energy—0.9%

     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     8,860         459   

Phillips 66

     8,872         726   

Tesoro Corp.

     2,070         218   

Valero Energy Corp.

     8,340         590   
     

 

 

 
        1,993   
     

 

 

 

Financials—6.2%

     

ACE Ltd.

     3,003         351   

Aflac, Inc.

     3,586         215   

Allstate Corp. (The)

     3,928         244   
 

 

1


VIRTUS MULTI-ASSET TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

American Tower Corp.

     3,559       $ 345   

AON plc

     6,994         645   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A

     3,508         140   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     2,733         503   

Bank of America Corp.

     16,232         273   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A(2)

     37,329         1,291   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     9,889         326   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     2,131         283   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     1,423         84   

Citigroup, Inc.

     4,659         241   

CME Group, Inc.

     4,252         385   

Comerica, Inc.

     574         24   

Crown Castle International Corp.

     2,795         242   

E*Trade Financial Corp.(2)

     2,656         79   

Equity Residential

     7,388         603   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     1,294         310   

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     273         7   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     7,870         214   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     3,198         576   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     1,385         355   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     1,612         43   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     5,450         360   

Kimco Realty Corp.

     5,245         139   

Lincoln National Corp.

     1,916         96   

Macerich Co. (The)

     1,665         134   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     3,350         186   

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

     3,527         348   

MetLife, Inc.

     9,453         456   

Moody’s Corp.

     2,286         229   

Morgan Stanley

     12,200         388   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

     1,290         75   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

     1,457         69   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     2,499         112   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     5,812         185   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     3,948         321   

Public Storage

     1,235         306   

Realty Income Corp.

     3,353         173   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     4,243         825   

Torchmark Corp.

     872         50   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     2,846         321   

U.S. Bancorp

     2,368         101   

Unum Group

     2,241         75   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     6,897         375   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     4,356         131   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

XL Group plc

     2,878       $ 113   
     

 

 

 
        13,347   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—6.6%

     

Abbott Laboratories

     5,129         230   

AbbVie, Inc.

     3,351         199   

Aetna, Inc.

     2,657         287   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     6,116         256   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     431         82   

Allergan plc(2)

     532         166   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     2,615         271   

Amgen, Inc.

     1,567         254   

Anthem, Inc.

     2,030         283   

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

     253         48   

Baxalta, Inc.

     1,417         55   

Baxter International, Inc.

     1,879         72   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     722         111   

Biogen, Inc.(2)

     520         159   

Boston Scientific Corp.(2)

     4,620         85   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     2,263         156   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     4,309         385   

Celgene Corp.(2)

     1,604         192   

Cerner Corp.(2)

     20,786         1,251   

Cigna Corp.

     1,970         288   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(2)

     2,634         184   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     20,215         1,230   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(2)

     730         58   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     1,228         103   

Endo International plc

     418         26   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(2)

     10,129         885   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     3,065         310   

HCA Holdings, Inc.(2)

     12,198         825   

Henry Schein, Inc.(2)

     1,182         187   

Humana, Inc.

     1,130         202   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(2)

     127         69   

Johnson & Johnson

     3,806         391   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings(2)

     1,453         180   

Mallinckrodt plc

     363         27   

McKesson Corp.

     3,075         607   

Medtronic plc

     4,758         366   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     3,702         196   

Mylan NV

     568         31   

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     1,088         49   

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     2,000         107   

Perrigo Co. plc

     158         23   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-ASSET TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

  

Pfizer, Inc.

     8,631       $ 279   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     2,307         164   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     178         97   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     975         60   

Stryker Corp.

     1,073         100   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(2)

     4,003         121   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     6,905         979   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     6,990         822   

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

     3,592         429   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(2)

     348         28   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     424         53   

Waters Corp.(2)

     1,381         186   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     583         60   

Zoetis, Inc.

     588         28   
     

 

 

 
        14,292   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—6.7%

  

3M Co.

     2,137         322   

Allegion plc

     11,770         776   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     8,470         359   

Avery Dennison Corp.

     4,364         273   

Boeing Co. (The)

     1,724         249   

Cintas Corp.

     20,000         1,821   

Danaher Corp.

     1,810         168   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     9,691         491   

Dover Corp.

     1,998         123   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

     2,060         214   

Equifax, Inc.

     6,715         748   

Flowserve Corp.

     1,711         72   

General Dynamics Corp.

     845         116   

General Electric Co.

     33,292         1,037   

Honeywell International, Inc.

     2,215         229   

Hunt (JB) Transport Services, Inc.

     12,094         887   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     3,874         359   

Ingersoll-Rand plc

     3,042         168   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     203         24   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     807         175   

Masco Corp.

     42,700         1,208   

Nielsen Holdings plc

     20,970         977   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     535         101   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     1,733         168   

Pentair plc

     2,324         115   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     331         77   

Raytheon Co.

     856         107   

Robert Half International, Inc.

     27,121         1,279   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     286       $ 26   

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     307         58   

Ryder System, Inc.

     6,979         397   

Snap-On, Inc.

     618         106   

Southwest Airlines Co.

     8,476         365   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     1,903         203   

Textron, Inc.

     607         26   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(2)

     4,725         271   

United Technologies Corp.

     2,310         222   

Xylem, Inc.

     2,102         77   
     

 

 

 
        14,394   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—5.2%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     16,870         653   

Adobe Systems, Inc.(2)

     5,618         528   

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(2)

     620         33   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(2)

     360         100   

Alphabet, Inc. Class A(2)

     640         498   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     660         501   

Apple, Inc.

     9,620         1,013   

Autodesk, Inc.(2)

     2,323         141   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     2,395         203   

CA, Inc.

     901         26   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(2)

     1,888         143   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     3,415         94   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(2)

     10,364         712   

EMC Corp.

     2,925         75   

Equinix, Inc.

     495         150   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     4,840         506   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     1,620         98   

Fiserv, Inc.(2)

     1,360         124   

Hewlett Packard Co., Inc.(2)

     2,734         32   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     2,734         42   

Intuit, Inc.

     3,172         306   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

     4,800         467   

Microsoft Corp.

     18,479         1,025   

NetApp, Inc.

     748         20   

Oracle Corp.

     7,442         272   

Paychex, Inc.

     1,850         98   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     3,290         119   

Red Hat, Inc.(2)

     305         25   

salesforce.com, Inc.(2)

     7,252         569   

SanDisk Corp.

     328         25   

Seagate Technology plc

     648         24   

Symantec Corp.

     1,199         25   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-ASSET TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     22,180       $ 1,433   

Total System Services, Inc.

     500         25   

VeriSign, Inc.(2)

     200         17   

Visa, Inc. Class A

     9,540         740   

Western Digital Corp.

     377         23   

Western Union Co. (The)

     2,980         53   

Xerox Corp.

     5,960         63   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     3,055         102   
     

 

 

 
        11,103   
     

 

 

 

Materials—2.4%

     

Ecolab, Inc.

     3,624         414   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     1,108         133   

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A

     14,506         1,261   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     4,700         642   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     3,666         362   

Sealed Air Corp.

     9,363         418   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     1,033         268   

Vulcan Materials Co.

     11,385         1,081   

Westrock Co.

     12,184         556   
     

 

 

 
        5,135   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—0.7%

  

  

Level 3 Communications, Inc.(2)

     27,027         1,469   
     

 

 

 
        1,469   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.8%

     

AGL Resources, Inc.

     26,324         1,680   
     

 

 

 
        1,680   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $97,578)

  

  

     100,472   
     

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS(3)—41.7%

  

  

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     522,409         44,070   

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund

     220,228         26,564   

iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund

     111,954         8,409   

Powershares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish Fund(2)

     415,267         10,651   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS

(Identified Cost $89,386)

  

  

     89,694   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—88.5%

(Identified Cost $186,964)

   

  

     190,166   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—6.6%

  

  

Money Market Mutual Fund—6.6%

  

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     14,223,773       $ 14,224   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $14,224)

 

  

     14,224   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—95.1%

(Identified Cost $201,188)

  

  

     204,390 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—4.9%

  

     10,616   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 215,006   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

Footnote Legend:

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

All of these funds are public funds and the prospectus and annual reports of each are publicly available.

   Non-income producing.
 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 100,472       $ 100,472   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     89,694         89,694   

Short-Term Investments

     14,224         14,224   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 204,390       $ 204,390   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY—1.0%

  

 

U.S. Treasury Note
2.250%, 11/15/24

  $ 3,075      $ 3,073   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY

(Identified Cost $3,075)

      3,073   
   

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS—0.2%

   

Illinois—0.1%

   

Chicago Wastewater Transmission
Taxable Revenue
5.180%, 1/1/27

    250        256   
   

 

 

 

Michigan—0.0%

   

Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority
Taxable Series A,
7.309%, 6/1/34

    145        125   
   

 

 

 

Virginia—0.1%

   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Series A-1, Taxable
6.706%, 6/1/46

    325        251   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Identified Cost $707)

      632   
   

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES—4.6%

   

 

Argentine Republic Series NY,
8.280%, 12/31/33
(12)

    1,570        1,814   

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

   

RegS 5.750%, 2/26/16(4)

    295        266   

RegS 7.000%, 12/1/18(4)

    216        98   

RegS 7.750%, 10/13/19(4)

    202        81   

RegS 8.250%, 10/13/24(4)

    1,110        427   

RegS 7.650%, 4/21/25(4)

    1,500        562   

9.250%, 9/15/27

    360        149   

9.375%, 1/13/34

    2,145        853   

Mongolia 144A
5.125%, 12/5/22
(3)

    825        659   

Republic of Angola 144A
9.500%, 11/12/25
(3)

    275        256   

Republic of Azerbaijan 144A
4.750%, 3/18/24
(3)

    880        821   

Republic of Chile
5.500%, 8/5/20

    474,000 CLP      688   

Republic of Colombia
4.375%, 3/21/23

    1,867,000 COP      490   

Republic of Costa Rica

   

144A 4.375%, 4/30/25(3)

    795        672   

144A 7.000%, 4/4/44(3)

    200        168   

Republic of Cote d’Ivoire 144A
6.375%, 3/3/28
(3)

    905        824   

Republic of El Salvador 144A
6.375%, 1/18/27
(3)

    1,405        1,194   

Republic of Iraq RegS
5.800%, 1/15/28
(4)

    610        413   

Republic of Peru
4.125%, 8/25/27

    650        637   

Republic of South Africa

   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Series R203, 8.250%, 9/15/17

  $ 3,690 ZAR    $ 238   

Series R208, 6.750%, 3/31/21

    6,720 ZAR      389   

Republic of Sri Lanka 144A
6.850%, 11/3/25
(3)

    800        757   

Russian Federation 144A
7.850%, 3/10/18
(3)

    60,000 RUB      787   

United Mexican States Series M,
6.500%, 6/9/22

    17,764 MXN      1,061   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $18,915)

   

  

    14,304   
   

 

 

 

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—19.1%

  

 

Agency—4.3%

   

FHLMC

   

4.000%, 2/1/45

    758        802   

3.500%, 3/1/45

    1,988        2,051   

FNMA

   

3.000%, 4/1/43

    1,626        1,629   

3.000%, 5/1/43

    826        827   

3.000%, 6/1/43

    2,302        2,306   

3.000%, 7/1/43

    1,675        1,678   

4.000%, 10/1/44

    1,477        1,565   

3.500%, 9/1/45

    2,395        2,472   
   

 

 

 
      13,330   
   

 

 

 

Non-Agency—14.8%

   

A-10 Securitization LLC 13-1, B 144A
4.120%, 11/15/25
(3)

    1,100        1,097   

American Homes 4 Rent

   

14-SFR2, C 144A 4.705%, 10/17/36(3)

    915        907   

15-SFR2, C 144A 4.691%, 10/17/45(3)

    805        783   

15-SFR1, A 144A 3.467%, 4/17/52(3)

    692        679   

Ameriquest Mortgage
Securities, Inc. 03-AR3, M4 4.285%, 6/25/33
(2)

    1,135        1,077   

Aventura Mall Trust 13-AVM, C 144A
3.743%, 12/5/32
(2)(3)

    845        858   

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 03-2, CB3
5.750%, 4/25/33

    785        812   

Banc of America Funding Trust

   

05-1, 1A1 5.500%, 2/25/35

    475        479   

06-2, 3A1 6.000%, 3/25/36

    270        274   

Bank of America
(Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Alternative Loan Trust

   

04-22CB, 1A1 6.000%, 10/25/34

    494        520   

04-24CB, 1A1 6.000%, 11/25/34

    111        112   

Bank of America
(Merrill Lynch - Countrywide)
Asset-Backed Certificates

   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

     

05-1 AF5A
5.159%, 7/25/35
(2)

   $ 1,186       $ 1,171   

05-12, 2A4
4.820%, 2/25/36
(2)

     540         537   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch)
Mortgage Investors Trust 98-C1, C
6.750%, 11/15/26
(2)

     1,260         1,353   

Barclays (Lehman Brothers) - UBS
Commercial Mortgage Trust
07-C7, A3
5.866%, 9/15/45
(2)

     442         464   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.

     

05-5, 2A3 5.000%, 8/25/35

     320         318   

15-A, A1 3.500%, 6/25/58(2)

     858         858   

Colony American Finance Ltd.
15-1, 144A
2.896%, 10/15/47
(3)

     669         658   

Commercial Mortgage Trust
07-GG11, AM
5.867%, 12/10/49
(2)

     1,200         1,246   

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust 07 - C5, A1AM
5.870%, 9/15/40
(2)

     939         936   

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust 15-C2, AS
3.849%, 6/15/57

     489         486   

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust 06-8
6.000%, 10/25/21

     695         672   

Deutsche Bank-UBS Mortgage
Trust 11-LC3A, D 144A
5.465%, 8/10/44
(2)(3)

     860         893   

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue
Securities 14-C02, 2M2
2.821%, 5/25/24
(2)

     1,080         972   

Finnish Real Estate Management
Federation (FREMF) Mortgage Trust 144A
3.389%, 7/25/22
(2)(3)

     380         333   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Notes
15-DNA3, M2
3.071%, 4/25/28
(2)

     875         873   

GAHR Commercial Mortgage
Trust 15-NRF, CFX 144A
3.382%, 12/15/19
(2)(3)

     600         586   

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust

     

06-HLTV, A4 5.810%, 10/25/29

     98         99   

05-AR2, 2A 3.187%, 5/25/35(2)

     674         635   

Goldman Sachs Residential
Mortgage Loan Trust 05-5F, B1
5.751%, 6/25/35
(2)

     1,324         1,288   

GSAA Home Equity Trust
05-12, AF3W
4.999%, 9/25/35
(2)

     327         335   

Hilton USA Trust 13-HLT, EFX 144A
4.453%, 11/5/30
(2)(3)

     720         720   

Home Equity Loan Trust

     

03-HS3, AI4 5.550%, 9/25/33(2)

     276         283   

07-HI1, A3 5.720%, 3/25/37

     45         45   

07-HSA3, AI4 6.110%, 6/25/37(2)

     1,481         1,505   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

     

Jefferies Resecuritization Trust 14-R1, 2A1 144A
4.000%, 12/27/37
(3)

   $ 601       $ 600   

JPMorgan Chase (Bear Stearns)
Commercial Mortgage
Securities, Inc.

     

07-PW15, AM 5.363%, 2/11/44

     645         657   

07-PW18, AM 6.084%, 6/11/50(2)

     1,525         1,621   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust

     

14-1, 1A1 144A 3.940%, 1/25/44(2)(3)

     744         773   

07-LDP10, AM 5.464%, 1/15/49(2)

     1,341         1,366   

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust

     

04-6, 7A1 6.000%, 7/25/34

     1,284         1,306   

05-2, 2A1 6.000%, 1/25/35

     513         545   

MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust
05-1, 1A5 144A
8.000%, 8/25/34
(3)

     619         661   

MASTR Specialized Loan Trust
05-3, A2 144A
5.704%, 11/25/35
(2)(3)

     408         414   

Morgan Stanley - Bank of America
(Merrill Lynch) Trust

     

15-C22, AS 3.561%, 4/15/48

     965         950   

15-C26, 4.416%, 10/15/48

     840         809   

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
07-IQ14, AM
5.681%, 4/15/49
(2)

     925         941   

Motel 6 Trust 15-MTL6, B 144A
3.298%, 2/5/30
(3)

     1,080         1,069   

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.
04-R3, A1 144A
6.500%, 2/25/35
(3)

     267         271   

Resecuritization Pass-Through Trust
05-BR, A5
6.000%, 10/25/34

     508         514   

Residential Asset Mortgage Trust
04-RZ1, M1
4.820%, 3/25/34
(2)

     1,081         1,105   

Residential Asset Securitization Trust
05-A1, A3
5.500%, 4/25/35

     775         785   

Residential Mortgage Loan Trust
15-2A, A1
3.750%, 8/16/55
(2)

     634         643   

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

     

14-2, A1 144A 4.000%, 7/25/44(2)(3)

     354         362   

15-1, A1 144A 3.500%, 1/25/45(2)(3)

     920         917   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust

     

15-NP11, A1 144A
3.625%, 7/25/45
(2)(3)

     666         659   

15-NPL2, A1 144A
3.375%, 2/25/55
(2)(3)

     695         685   

15-NPL3, A1 144A
3.375%, 10/25/58
(2)(3)

     659         647   

VFC LLC 15-3, B 144A
4.750%, 12/20/31
(3)

     1,000         999   
 

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

   

Wells Fargo (Royal Bank of Scotland plc)
Commercial Mortgage Trust
11-C5, C 144A
5.634%, 11/15/44
(2)(3)

  $ 645      $ 697   

Wells Fargo (Wachovia Bank)
Commercial Mortgage Trust
15-LC20, B
3.719%, 4/15/50

    875        830   
   

 

 

 
      45,690   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $59,289)

      59,020   
   

 

 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—4.9%

  

 

Applebee’s LLC 14-1, A2 144A
4.277%, 9/5/44
(3)

    1,260        1,276   

CarFinance Capital Auto Trust

   

14-1A, D 144A 4.900%, 4/15/20(3)

    1,316        1,318   

15-1A, C 144A 3.580%, 6/15/21(3)

    2,160        2,166   

Cheesecake Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
13-1A, A2 144A
4.474%, 3/20/43
(3)

    930        925   

Conseco Financial Corp. 01-3, A4
6.910%, 5/1/33
(2)

    332        365   

DB Master Finance LLC
15-A1, A2II 144A
3.980%, 2/20/45
(3)

    380        379   

Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC 12-1A, A2 144A
5.216%, 1/25/42
(3)

    382        393   

Drive Auto Receivables Trust 15-AA, D 144A
4.120%, 6/15/22
(3)

    1,080        1,069   

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust

   

15-A1, C 144A 4.100%, 12/15/20(3)

    900        892   

15-3, 144A 6.550%, 10/17/22(3)

    840        836   

Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC
12-1A, A2 144A
4.212%, 10/15/42
(3)

    542        540   

Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust 15-1, B 144A
4.120%, 9/15/22
(3)

    1,110        1,110   

Greater Capital Association of Realtors 15-1A, C
9.790%, 10/15/25

    545        540   

IndyMac Manufactured Housing Contract 98-1, A3
6.370%, 9/25/28

    234        239   

LEAF Receivables Funding 10 LLC
15-1, E2 144A
6.000%, 6/15/23
(3)

    555        528   

Origen Manufactured Housing
Contract Trust 04-B, M1
5.730%, 11/15/35
(2)

    433        448   

SolarCity LMC Series III LLC 14-2,
A 144A
4.020%, 7/20/44
(3)

    961        914   

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC 11-1A, A1A 144A
4.370%, 7/15/41
(3)

    210        215   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Wendy’s Funding LLC 15-1A, A2II 144A
4.080%, 6/15/45
(3)

  $ 1,107      $ 1,098   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED
SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $15,328)

      15,251   
   

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES—52.4%

  

 

Consumer Discretionary—7.7%

   

Aramark Services Inc. 144A
5.125%, 1/15/24
(3)

    430        439   

Argos Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
7.125%, 3/15/23
(3)

    775        770   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

   

9.000%, 7/1/20

    435        463   

6.875%, 5/15/23

    415        428   

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 7/1/22
(3)

    185        172   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.
9.000%, 2/15/20
(12)

    535        409   

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC
8.000%, 10/1/20

    320        306   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC
9.375%, 5/1/22

    495        408   

CCO Holding Safari LLC 144A
5.750%, 2/15/26
(3)

    625        628   

CCO Holdings LLC 144A
5.125%, 5/1/23
(3)

    390        391   

CCO Safari II LLC 144A
4.908%, 7/23/25
(3)

    260        260   

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC (Cequel
Capital Corp.)

   

144A 5.125%, 12/15/21(3)

    275        249   

144A 5.125%, 12/15/21(3)

    655        592   

Churchill Downs, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 12/15/21
(3)

    250        252   

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

   

Series B 7.625%, 3/15/20

    930        863   

Series A 7.625%, 3/15/20

    320        292   

Columbus International, Inc. Series B, 144A
7.375%, 3/30/21
(3)

    200        199   

Grupo Televisa SAB
4.625%, 1/30/26

    825        815   

International Game Technology plc

   

7.500%, 6/15/19

    580        620   

144A 6.250%, 2/15/22(3)

    340        320   

Jarden Corp. 144A
5.000%, 11/15/23
(3)

    135        139   

Landry’s Holdings II, Inc. 144A
10.250%, 1/1/18
(3)

    425        425   

Landry’s, Inc. 144A
9.375%, 5/1/20
(3)

    475        502   

M/I Homes, Inc. 144A
6.750%, 1/15/21
(3)

    525        518   

MDC Holdings, Inc.
5.500%, 1/15/24

    860        873   

Meritor, Inc.
6.750%, 6/15/21

    715        661   

MGM Resorts International
6.000%, 3/15/23

    490        488   
 

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority 144A
9.750%, 9/1/21
(3)

  $ 305       $ 306   

MPG Holdco I, Inc.
7.375%, 10/15/22

    830         842   

Myriad International Holdings BV 144A
5.500%, 7/21/25
(3)

    995         957   

NCL Corp. Ltd. 144A
4.625%, 11/15/20
(3)

    325         320   

New York University
4.142%, 7/1/48

    545         511   

Numericable Group SA 144A
6.000%, 5/15/22
(3)

    305         297   

Omega US Sub LLC 144A
8.750%, 7/15/23
(3)

    925         858   

Party City Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 8/15/23
(3)

    125         122   

Penn National Gaming, Inc.
5.875%, 11/1/21

    490         478   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
6.375%, 8/1/21

    490         518   

QVC, Inc.
5.125%, 7/2/22

    240         239   

RCN Telecom Services LLC (RCN Capital Corp.) 144A
8.500%, 8/15/20
(3)

    510         517   

Scientific Games International, Inc.

    

6.625%, 5/15/21

    540         257   

144A 7.000%, 1/1/22(3)

    590         566   

Signet UK Finance plc
4.700%, 6/15/24

    895         882   

Station Casinos LLC
7.500%, 3/1/21

    970         994   

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.

    

4.000%, 12/31/18

    375         383   

6.750%, 11/1/19

    940         1,039   

TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc.
5.875%, 6/15/24

    890         870   

VTR Finance BV 144A
6.875%, 1/15/24
(3)

    600         554   
    

 

 

 
       23,992   
    

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—1.0%

  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
4.750%, 12/1/25

    180         184   

Dole Food Co., Inc. 144A
7.250%, 5/1/19
(3)

    545         541   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. 144A
5.750%, 3/15/25
(3)

    340         331   

Rite Aid Corp. 144A
6.125%, 4/1/23
(3)

    250         260   

Safeway, Inc.
7.250%, 2/1/31

    510         459   

Tops Holding LLC (Tops Markets II Corp.) 144A
8.000%, 6/15/22
(3)

    925         916   

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 144A
5.200%, 12/3/25
(3)

    543         543   
    

 

 

 
       3,234   
    

 

 

 

Energy—8.9%

  

Afren plc 144A
11.500%, 2/1/16
(3)(12)

    464         9   

Antero Resources Corp. 144A
5.625%, 6/1/23
(3)

    490         385   

Blue Racer Midstream LLC 144A
6.125%, 11/15/22
(3)

    305         212   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

  

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas
6.500%, 6/1/21

   $ 725       $ 326   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.
5.875%, 4/15/22

     650         406   

Denbury Resources, Inc.
5.500%, 5/1/22

     440         148   

Ecopetrol SA
5.375%, 6/26/26

     910         776   

Enbridge Energy Partners LP
4.375%, 10/15/20

     170         166   

Energy Transfer Partners LP
5.875%, 1/15/24

     885         726   

EnQuest plc 144A
7.000%, 4/15/22
(3)

     885         313   

EP Energy LLC (Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.)
9.375%, 5/1/20

     840         540   

Exterran Partners LP (EXLP Finance Corp.)
6.000%, 10/1/22

     740         607   

FTS International, Inc.
6.250%, 5/1/22

     450         128   

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA)

  

144A 3.850%, 2/6/20(3)(7)

     1,115         1,039   

144A 6.000%, 11/27/23(3)(7)

     255         241   

Gulfmark Offshore, Inc.
6.375%, 3/15/22

     960         521   

Gulfport Energy, Corp.
7.750%, 11/1/20

     885         796   

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
4.650%, 3/15/25

     540         541   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
7.750%, 1/15/32

     890         845   

Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

  

7.375%, 5/1/22

     830         768   

6.250%, 3/15/23

     145         127   

Linn Energy LLC

  

6.500%, 5/15/19

     512         92   

6.500%, 9/15/21

     155         22   

Lukoil OAO International Finance BV

  

144A 7.250%, 11/5/19(3)

     525         564   

144A 4.563%, 4/24/23(3)

     495         444   

MPLX LP 144A
4.875%, 12/1/24
(3)

     1,390         1,248   

Newfield Exploration Co.

  

5.750%, 1/30/22

     160         142   

5.625%, 7/1/24

     785         669   

5.375%, 1/1/26

     550         455   

NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL Energy Finance Corp.)
5.125%, 7/15/19

     925         735   

Novatek OAO (Novatek Finance Ltd.) 144A
4.422%, 12/13/22
(3)(7)

     1,105         982   

Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 144A
6.750%, 10/1/22
(3)

     1,093         251   

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. 144A
5.375%, 1/26/19
(3)

     610         119   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

  

 

Parker Drilling Co. (The)
7.500%, 8/1/20

  $ 1,075      $ 822   

Pertamina Persero PT

   

144A 4.300%, 5/20/23(3)

    600        547   

144A 6.000%, 5/3/42(3)

    400        329   

Petrobras Global Finance BV
5.375%, 1/27/21

    830        618   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA

   

RegS 8.500%, 11/2/17(4)

    323        173   

144A 6.000%, 5/16/24(3)

    1,580        592   

RegS 6.000%, 11/15/26(4)

    790        292   

Petroleos Mexicanos
5.500%, 6/27/44

    650        489   

PHI, Inc.
5.250%, 3/15/19

    360        290   

QEP Resources, Inc.
6.875%, 3/1/21

    1,105        912   

QGOG Constellation SA 144A
6.250%, 11/9/19
(3)

    1,000        453   

Regency Energy Partners LP
5.000%, 10/1/22

    1,010        895   

Sabine Oil & Gas Corp.
7.250%, 6/15/19
(12)

    935        63   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.625%, 2/1/21

    915        846   

SM Energy Co.
6.125%, 11/15/22

    1,160        858   

Sunoco LP (Sunoco Finance Corp.) 144A
6.375%, 4/1/23
(3)

    1,790        1,692   

TransCanada Trust
5.625%, 5/20/75
(2)

    940        869   

Transocean, Inc.

   

5.800%, 12/15/16

    300        292   

4.300%, 10/15/22

    1,050        556   

Whiting Petroleum Corp.
6.250%, 4/1/23

    910        660   
   

 

 

 
      27,591   
   

 

 

 

Financials—15.0%

   

Akbank TAS 144A
7.500%, 2/5/18
(3)

    1,565 TRY      482   

Allstate Corp. (The)
5.750%, 8/15/53
(2)(6)

    1,455        1,496   

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC
(Avis Budget Finance, Inc.) 144A
5.250%, 3/15/25
(3)

    785        747   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bancomer S.A.

   

144A 6.500%, 3/10/21(3)

    425        451   

144A 6.750%, 9/30/22(3)

    1,000        1,100   

Banco de Credito del Peru

   

144A 4.250%, 4/1/23(3)

    657        656   

144A 6.125%, 4/24/27(2)(3)

    1,095        1,144   

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA

   

144A 5.750%, 10/7/20(3)

    1,060        1,132   

144A 6.625%, 3/19/29(2)(3)

    395        399   

Banco Nacional de Comercio 144A
4.375%, 10/14/25
(3)

    550        543   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

   

Banco Santander Brasil SA 144A
8.000%, 3/18/16
(3)

  $ 900 BRL    $ 223   

Bancolombia S.A.
5.125%, 9/11/22

    1,015        973   

Bank of China Ltd. 144A
5.000%, 11/13/24
(3)

    875        901   

Bank of Georgia JSC 144A
7.750%, 7/5/17
(3)

    1,015        1,058   

Block Financial LLC
4.125%, 10/1/20

    490        496   

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP
3.875%, 8/15/22

    245        244   

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 144A
5.500%
(2)(3)(5)

    920        906   

Compass Bank
3.875%, 4/10/25

    900        826   

Corporate Office Properties LP
3.600%, 5/15/23

    950        876   

Corrections Corp. of America
5.000%, 10/15/22

    1,465        1,465   

CTR Partnership LP
(Caretrust Capital Corp.)
5.875%, 6/1/21

    720        730   

CyrusOne LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
6.375%, 11/15/22

    945        978   

Development Bank of Kazakhstan OJSC 144A
4.125%, 12/10/22
(3)

    1,090        959   

Discover Financial Services, Inc.
3.950%, 11/6/24

    1,250        1,235   

Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP 144A
5.000%, 8/1/21
(3)

    915        888   

ESH Hospitality, Inc. 144A
5.250%, 5/1/25
(3)

    925        907   

Eurasian Development Bank 144A
4.767%, 9/20/22
(3)

    925        883   

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
6.750%, 4/1/21

    530        522   

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
7.250%, 12/15/21

    1,160        1,358   

FS Investment Corp.

   

4.250%, 1/15/20

    785        788   

4.750%, 5/15/22

    285        277   

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
4.900%, 8/15/23

    1,170        784   

GLP Capital LP (GLP Financing II, Inc.)
5.375%, 11/1/23

    25        24   

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.
3.875%, 5/1/25

    395        382   

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd.
Series 12,
144A 6.000%
(2)(3)(5)(6)

    1,130        1,182   

ICAHN Enterprises LP (ICAHN Enterprises
Finance Corp.)

   

4.875%, 3/15/19

    65        64   

6.000%, 8/1/20

    370        373   

5.875%, 2/1/22

    755        738   

ING Groep NV
6.000%
(2)(5)(6)

    865        869   

iStar Financial, Inc.
5.000%, 7/1/19

    940        917   
 

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

 

Jefferies Group LLC
6.875%, 4/15/21

   $ 410      $ 459   

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.950%, 7/10/42
(3)

     795        701   

Kilroy Realty LP
4.375%, 10/1/25

     830        841   

Leucadia National Corp.
5.500%, 10/18/23

     575        562   

Lincoln National Corp.
6.050%, 4/20/67
(2)(6)

     300        234   

Macquarie Bank Ltd. 144A
6.625%, 4/7/21
(3)

     189        212   

McGraw Hill Financial Inc.

  

4.000%, 6/15/25

     340        341   

4.400%, 2/15/26

     485        496   

Morgan Stanley 144A
10.090%, 5/3/17
(3)

     2,400 BRL      576   

MPT Operating Partnership LP 5.500%, 5/1/24

     455        453   

National Retail Properties, Inc.
4.000%, 11/15/25

     260        255   

Nordea Bank AB 144A
4.250%, 9/21/22
(3)

     860        881   

PKO Finance AB 144A
4.630%, 9/26/22
(3)(7)

     1,315        1,371   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

  

5.875%, 9/15/42(2)

     2,155        2,240   

5.625%, 6/15/43(2)(6)

     450        460   

Santander Bank NA
8.750%, 5/30/18

     400        451   

Select Income REIT
4.500%, 2/1/25

     900        837   

Springleaf Finance Corp.
5.250%, 12/15/19

     440        419   

SunTrust Bank, Inc.
5.400%, 4/1/20

     250        268   

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America 144A
4.375%, 9/15/54
(2)(3)

     740        724   

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A
5.250%, 9/13/22
(3)

     1,285        1,262   

Voya Financial, Inc.
5.650%, 5/15/53
(2)

     870        861   

York Risk Services Holding Corp. 144A
8.500%, 10/1/22
(3)

     685        564   
    

 

 

 
       46,444   
    

 

 

 

Health Care—4.6%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.

  

5.125%, 7/1/22

     300        282   

5.625%, 2/15/23

     65        62   

Alere, Inc. 144A
6.375%, 7/1/23
(3)

     345        323   

Capsugel SA PIK Interest Capitalization 144A,
7.000%, 5/15/19
(3)(10)

     200        195   

Community Health Systems, Inc.
6.875%, 2/1/22

     525        501   

Concordia Healthcare Corp. 144A
7.000%, 4/15/23
(3)

     65        57   

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc. 144A
6.625%, 5/15/22
(3)

     710        488   

DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.
5.125%, 7/15/24

     935        937   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

  

Emdeon, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 2/15/21
(3)

   $ 625       $ 583   

Endo Finance LLC 144A
5.875%, 1/15/23
(3)

     660         650   

HCA, Inc.

  

6.500%, 2/15/20

     990         1,079   

5.375%, 2/1/25

     720         712   

HealthSouth Corp.

  

144A 5.750%, 11/1/24(3)

     95         91   

144A 5.750%, 9/15/25(3)

     835         781   

IASIS Healthcare LLC
8.375%, 5/15/19

     545         504   

Jaguar Holding Co. II (Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC) 144A
6.375%, 8/1/23
(3)

     530         518   

JLL Delta Dutch Pledgeco BV PIK Interest Capitalization, 144A
8.750%, 5/1/20
(3)(10)

     545         527   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.

  

144A 5.750%, 8/1/22(3)

     360         347   

144A 5.625%, 10/15/23(3)

     815         778   

144A 5.500%, 4/15/25(3)

     60         56   

Mednax Inc 144A
5.250%, 12/1/23
(3)

     395         397   

Mylan NV 144A
3.000%, 12/15/18
(3)

     200         200   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. 144A
4.875%, 5/15/23
(3)

     435         439   

Select Medical Corp.
6.375%, 6/1/21

     455         400   

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 4/1/23
(3)

     912         894   

Team Health, Inc. 144A
7.250%, 12/15/23
(3)

     40         42   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

  

4.750%, 6/1/20

     575         581   

6.000%, 10/1/20

     180         190   

8.125%, 4/1/22

     440         441   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

  

144A 7.500%, 7/15/21(3)

     130         130   

144A 5.625%, 12/1/21(3)

     140         129   

144A 5.500%, 3/1/23(3)

     220         195   

144A 5.875%, 5/15/23(3)

     705         633   

Zoetis, Inc.
3.450%, 11/13/20

     90         90   
     

 

 

 
        14,232   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—4.8%

  

Ahern Rentals, Inc. 144A
7.375%, 5/15/23
(3)

     930         756   

Air Canada 144A
6.750%, 10/1/19
(3)

  

 

1,050

  

  

 

1,093

  

     

Pass-Through-Trust, 13-1, B 144A
5.375%, 5/15/21
(3)

     1,305         1,316   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

  

 

American Airlines Group, Inc. 144A
4.625%, 3/1/20
(3)

  $ 210      $ 200   

American Airlines Pass-Through-Trust 14-1,
B 4.375%, 10/1/22

    386        385   

Bombardier, Inc. 144A
6.125%, 1/15/23
(3)

    740        514   

Builders FirstSource, Inc. 144A
10.750%, 8/15/23
(3)

    480        479   

Carpenter Technology Corp.
5.200%, 7/15/21

    600        603   

CEB, Inc. 144A
5.625%, 6/15/23
(3)

    365        363   

Continental Airlines Pass-Through-Trust

   

00-1, A1 8.048%, 11/1/20

    547        612   

01-1, A1 6.703%, 6/15/21

    126        131   

DP World Ltd. 144A
6.850%, 7/2/37
(3)

    400        393   

General Electric Co. Series C 4.200%,
4.200%, 12/29/49
(2)

    1 (9)      653   

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. 144A
6.875%, 3/1/20
(3)

    600        501   

Hawaiian Airlines Pass-Through Certificates 13-1, B
4.950%, 1/15/22

    808        789   

JBS Investments GmbH 144A
7.250%, 4/3/24
(3)

    665        607   

Lender Processing Services, Inc.
5.750%, 4/15/23

    655        675   

Masco Corp.

   

5.950%, 3/15/22

    640        691   

4.450%, 4/1/25

    320        314   

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through-Trust 02-1, G2
6.264%, 11/20/21

    397        414   

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT 144A
4.250%, 5/5/25
(3)

    925        822   

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP 144A
3.375%, 2/1/22
(3)

    350        340   

TransDigm, Inc.

   

6.000%, 7/15/22

    630        619   

144A 6.500%, 5/15/25(3)

    270        262   

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust 15-1, B
4.750%, 4/11/22

    452        452   

United Rentals North America, Inc.
5.500%, 7/15/25

    930        905   
   

 

 

 
      14,889   
   

 

 

 

Information Technology—0.9%

  

 

First Data Corp. 144A
5.750%, 1/15/24
(3)

    405        400   

Flextronics International Ltd. 144A
4.750%, 6/15/25
(3)

    930        906   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

 

144A 4.400%, 10/15/22(3)

  $ 425      $ 423   

144A 4.900%, 10/15/25(3)

    425        417   

Riverbed Technology, Inc. 144A
8.875%, 3/1/23
(3)

    540        502   
   

 

 

 
      2,648   
   

 

 

 

Materials—4.3%

  

 

Alpek SA de C.V. 144A
5.375%, 8/8/23
(3)

    1,460        1,493   

American Builders & Contractors
Supply Co., Inc. 144A
5.750%, 12/15/23
(3)

    80        81   

ArcelorMittal
6.125%, 6/1/25

    945        692   

Berry Plastics Corp.
5.125%, 7/15/23

    870        848   

BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd. 144A
6.750%, 10/19/75
(2)(3)(6)

    525        507   

Braskem America Finance Co. RegS
7.125%, 7/22/41
(4)

    1,300        968   

Cascades, Inc. 144A
5.500%, 7/15/22
(3)

    1,100        1,071   

Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile 144A
4.500%, 9/16/25
(3)

    820        772   

Eldorado Gold Corp. 144A
6.125%, 12/15/20
(3)

    455        400   

EuroChem Mineral & Chemical Co. OJSC 144A
5.125%, 12/12/17
(3)(7)

    550        553   

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.
5.250%, 5/12/24

    910        867   

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. 144A
9.750%, 3/1/22
(3)

    550        506   

Gerdau Trade, Inc.144A
5.750%, 1/30/21
(3)

    150        119   

Gerdau Holdings, Inc. 144A
7.000%, 1/20/20
(3)

    735        658   

Hexion U.S. Finance Corp.
6.625%, 4/15/20

    580        457   

INEOS Group Holdings SA 144A
5.875%, 2/15/19
(3)

    920        896   

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH 144A
6.625%, 4/15/21
(3)

    850        863   

Severstal OAO (Steel Capital SA) 144A
6.700%, 10/25/17
(3)(7)

    425        445   

Tronox Finance LLC
6.375%, 8/15/20

    650        394   

Union Andina de Cementos SAA 144A
5.875%, 10/30/21
(3)

    155        150   

Vedanta Resources plc 144A
6.000%, 1/31/19
(3)

    995        635   
   

 

 

 
      13,375   
   

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—2.8%

  

 

Altice Financing SA

   

144A 6.625%, 2/15/23(3)

    720        713   

144A 7.750%, 7/15/25(3)

    400        370   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

  

 

America Movil SAB de C.V. Series 12
6.450%, 12/5/22

   $ 5,000 MXN    $ 275   

CenturyLink, Inc. Series V
5.625%, 4/1/20

     570        566   

Comcel Trust via Comunicaciones Celulares SA 144A
6.875%, 2/6/24
(3)(7)

     475        368   

Digicel Group Ltd. 144A
8.250%, 9/30/20
(3)

     1,100        913   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. 144A
4.875%, 10/30/24
(3)

     430        413   

Frontier Communications Corp.

    

6.250%, 9/15/21

     670        571   

144A 10.500%, 9/15/22(3)

     210        209   

Level 3 Financing, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 1/15/24
(3)

     145        146   

Neptune Finance Corp.

    

144A 10.125%, 1/15/23(3)

     340        355   

144A 6.625%, 10/15/25(3)

     650        678   

Sprint Communications, Inc. 6.000%, 11/15/22

     935        673   

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

    

6.500%, 1/15/24

     380        388   

6.500%, 1/15/26

     400        405   

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.400%, 11/1/34

     895        826   

Windstream Corp.
7.750%, 10/15/20

     780        660   
    

 

 

 
       8,529   
    

 

 

 

Utilities—2.4%

    

AmeriGas Partners LP
7.000%, 5/20/22

     770        749   

Calpine Corp.
5.375%, 1/15/23

     886        800   

Electricite de France SA 144A
5.250%
(2)(3)(5)(6)

     1,360        1,278   

Enel SpA 144A
8.750%, 9/24/73
(2)(3)(6)

     375        428   

Lamar Funding Ltd. 144A
3.958%, 5/7/25
(3)

     910        808   

Majapahit Holding BV 144A
7.750%, 1/20/20
(3)

     795        891   

NRG Yield Operating LLC
5.375%, 8/15/24

     345        288   

Southern Power Co.
4.150%, 12/1/25

     1,030        1,029   

Talen Energy Supply LLC 144A
4.625%, 7/15/19
(3)

     625        472   

TerraForm Power Operating LLC 144A
5.875%, 2/1/23
(3)

     860        716   

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC Series A
10.250%, 11/1/16
(11)

     200        14   
    

 

 

 
       7,473   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE
BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $181,612)

       162,407   
    

 

 

 
    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—9.8%

  

  

Consumer Discretionary—2.0%

    

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. Second Lien,
7.500%, 7/25/22

  $ 370       $ 334   

Affinity Gaming LLC
5.250%, 11/9/17

    541         541   

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.
4.750%, 10/20/21

    516         515   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.

    

Tranche B-6, 9.750%, 3/1/17(12)

    512         457   

Tranche B-7, 11.750%, 1/28/18(12)

    102         86   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC Tranche B, First Lien,
6.250%, 5/8/21

    352         310   

Cirque Du Soleil First Lien,
5.000%, 7/8/22

    253         240   

El Dorado Resorts, Inc.
4.250%, 7/25/22

    204         203   

Graton Resort & Casino Tranche B,
4.750%, 9/1/22

    260         258   

Landry’s, Inc. (Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.) Tranche B,
4.000%, 4/24/18

    873         870   

Laureate Education, Inc.
5.000%, 6/15/18

    576         480   

Marina District Finance Co., Inc.
6.500%, 8/15/18

    264         265   

PetSmart, Inc. Tranche B-1
4.250%, 3/11/22

    153         149   

Staples, Inc. First Lien,
0.000%, 4/23/21
(8)

    697         691   

Transtar Holding Co. Second Lien,
10.000%, 10/9/19
(13)

    380         317   

U.S. Farathane Corp.
6.750%, 12/23/21

    359         356   
    

 

 

 
       6,072   
    

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—1.1%

    

Albertson’s LLC Tranche B-4,
5.500%, 8/25/21

    667         662   

Coty, Inc.

    

0.000%, 10/21/22(8)

    237         236   

3.750%, 10/27/22

    118         118   

Hostess Brands LLC Tranche B Second Lien,
8.500%, 8/3/23

    890         884   

Kronos Acquisition Intermediate, Inc. (KIK Custom Products, Inc.) Second Lien,
9.750%, 4/30/20

    851         849   

Rite Aid Corp. Tranche 2, Second Lien,
4.875%, 6/21/21

    550         550   
    

 

 

 
       3,299   
    

 

 

 

Energy—0.7%

    

Arch Coal, Inc. 6.250%, 5/16/18

    1,098         495   

Chelsea Petroleum I LLC
6.750%, 10/28/22

    783         763   

Chief Exploration & Development LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/16/21

    649         444   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

  

  

Jonah Energy LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/12/21

  $ 520       $ 330   

Seadrill Operating LP
4.000%, 2/21/21

    501         211   
    

 

 

 
       2,243   
    

 

 

 

Financials—0.1%

  

  

Capital Automotive LP Second Lien,
6.000%, 4/30/20

    450         451   
    

 

 

 

Health Care—2.3%

  

  

21st Century Oncology, Inc. Tranche B
6.500%, 4/30/22

    227         192   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.750%, 8/17/21

    74         71   

American Renal Holdings, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 3/20/20

    909         886   

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Tranche B,
5.250%, 11/1/19

    330         324   

Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc.
6.500%, 8/4/21

    458         456   

Concentra, Inc. First Lien, Tranche B
4.750%, 6/1/22

    60         59   

Concordia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
5.250%, 10/21/21

    288         277   

Envision Healthcare Corp. Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 10/28/22

    590         588   

Greatbatch, Inc. Tranche B,
5.250%, 10/27/22

    311         309   

Horizon Pharma, Inc.
4.500%, 5/7/21

    194         183   

InVentiv Health, Inc. Tranche B-4,
7.750%, 5/15/18

    583         582   

Med Impact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
5.750%, 10/27/22

    599         593   

MMM Holdings, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(13)

    253         167   

MSO of Puerto Rico, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(13)

    184         121   

NVA Holdings, Inc. Second Lien
8.000%, 8/14/22

    509         501   

RCHP Tranche B-2,
6.000%, 4/23/19

    824         789   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.

    

First Lien, 5.250%, 11/3/20

    645         639   

Second Lien, 8.500%, 11/3/21

    145         138   

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
0.000%, 11/17/22
(8)

    339         337   
    

 

 

 
       7,212   
    

 

 

 

Industrials—1.0%

  

  

Brickman Group Ltd. LLC (The) Second Lien,
7.500%, 12/17/21

    344         313   

DynCorp International, Inc.
6.250%, 7/7/16

    386         370   
    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

  

  

Filtration Group Corp. Second Lien,
8.250%, 11/22/21

  $ 194       $ 189   

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/21

    531         512   

Landmark U.S. Member LLC (Landmark U.S. Corp Acquisition, Inc.) Second Lien 8.250%, 1/25/21

    602         601   

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Second Lien,
6.750%, 2/28/22

    1,105         1,006   
    

 

 

 
       2,991   
    

 

 

 

Information Technology—2.0%

  

  

Applied Systems, Inc. Second Lien,
7.500%, 1/24/22

    287         267   

Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
4.500%, 5/20/22

    195         189   

Deltek, Inc. First Lien
5.000%, 6/25/22

    23         22   

First Data Corp.

    

3.918%, 3/23/18

    1,349         1,334   

4.168%, 7/8/22

    1,237         1,221   

Infinity Acquisition Ltd.
4.000%, 8/6/21

    354         341   

Mitchell International, Inc. Second Lien,
8.500%, 10/11/21

    1,263         1,211   

NXP BV (NXP Funding LLC)
3.750%, 12/7/20

    543         542   

Presidio, Inc.
5.250%, 2/2/22

    674         659   

Riverbed Technologies, Inc.
6.000%, 4/25/22

    406         405   
    

 

 

 
       6,191   
    

 

 

 

Materials—0.4%

  

  

Anchor Glass Container Tranche B,
4.875%, 7/1/22

    500         499   

CPI Acquisition, Inc. First Lien,
5.500%, 8/17/22

    359         356   

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) Resources Property Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/19

    317         237   

INEOS U.S. Finance LLC
4.250%, 3/31/22

    57         55   
    

 

 

 
       1,147   
    

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—0.1%

  

  

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Second Lien,
3.500%, 11/9/22

    384         385   
    

 

 

 

Utilities—0.1%

    

Atlantic Power LP
4.750%, 2/24/21

    169         168   
 

 

9


VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMEBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Utilities—(continued)

  

 

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC Tranche B-3
4.726%, 10/10/17
(11)

   $ 375      $ 118   
    

 

 

 
       286   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $32,680)

       30,277   
    

 

 

 
     SHARES     VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—3.1%

  

 

Energy—0.3%

  

 

PTT Exploration & Production PCL 144A, 4.875%(2)(3)

     905 (9)      882   
    

 

 

 

Financials—2.4%

  

 

Ally Financial, Inc.
Series A, 8.500%
(2)

     20,000        515   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
International S.A. Unipersonal 5.919%
(2)

     265 (9)      268   

Citigroup, Inc.
Series J, 7.125%
(2)

     46,600        1,305   

Citigroup, Inc.
Series N, 5.800%
(2)

     1,065 (9)      1,057   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
(The) Series L, 5.700%
(2)

     635 (9)      631   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Series V, 5.000%
(2)

     285 (9)      271   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Series Z, 5.300%
(2)

     175 (9)      175   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
(The) Series R, 4.850%
(2)

     965 (9)      905   

SunTrust Bank, Inc.
5.625%
(2)(6)

     260 (9)      261   

Wells Fargo & Co.
Series K, 7.980%
(2)

     950 (9)      987   

Zions Bancorp 6.950%(2)

     38,525        1,108   
    

 

 

 
       7,483   
    

 

 

 

Industrials—0.4%

    

General Electric Co.
Series B 4.100%
(2)

     829 (9)      827   

Seaspan Corp.
Series C, 9.500%

     20,000        499   
    

 

 

 
       1,326   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $9,457)

       9,691   
    

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—0.0%

    

Consumer Discretionary—0.0%

    

Mark IV Industries

     446        17   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $4)

       17   
    

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS—2.9%

  

  

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(14)

     934,418       $ 9,036   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

(Identified Cost $9,341)

        9,036   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.0%

(Identified Cost $330,408)

        303,708   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.0%

(Identified Cost $330,408)

        303,708 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—2.0%

        6,143   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 309,851   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”).
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).
PIK    Payment-in-Kind Security
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $116,817 or 37.7% of net assets.

(4) 

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

(5) 

No contractual maturity date.

(6) 

Interest payments may be deferred.

(7) 

This Note was issued for the sole purpose of funding a loan agreement between the issuer and the borrower. As the credit risk for this security lies solely with the borrower, the name represented here is that of the borrower.

(8) 

This loan will settle after December 31, 2015, at which time the interest rate, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.

(9) 

Value shown as par value.

(10) 

100% of the income received was in cash.

(11) 

Security in default, portion of the interest payments are being received during the bankruptcy proceedings.

(12) 

Security in default.

(13) 

Illiquid security.

(14) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

Foreign Currencies:

BRL    Brazilian Real
CLP    Chilean Peso
COP    Colombian Peso
MXN    Mexican Peso
RUB    Russian Ruble
TRY    Turkish Lira
ZAR    South African Rand
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

United States

     75

Brazil

     2   

Canada

     2   

Luxembourg

     2   

Mexico

     2   

Peru

     1   

Venezuela

     1   

Other

     15   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

            

 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

           

Asset-Backed Securities

   $ 15,251       $ —         $ 14,711       $ 540   

Corporate Bonds And Notes

     161,755         —           161,746         9   

Foreign Government Securities

     14,304         —           14,304         —     

Loan Agreements

     30,276         —           29,404         872   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     59,020         —           59,020         —     

Municipal Bonds

     632         —           632         —     

U.S. Government Security

     3,073         —           3,073         —     

Equity Securities:

           

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     9,036         9,036         —           —     

Common Stock

     17         —           —           17   

Preferred Stocks

     10,344         3,427         6,917         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 303,708       $ 12,463       $ 289,807       $ 1,438   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities held by the Fund with an end of period value of $1,108 were transferred from Level 1 into Level 2 since starting to use and exchange price.

The following is a reconciliation of assets of the Series for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

     Total     Asset
Backed
Securities
    Common
Stocks
     Corporate
Bonds
and Notes
    Loan
Agreements
 

Balance as of September 30, 2015:

   $ 929      $ 544      $ 16       $ —        $ 369   

Accrued Discount/(Premium)

     1        1        —           —          —    (c) 

Realized Gain (Loss)

     —          —          —           —          —     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (56     (5     1         —          (52

Purchases

     —          —          —           —          —     

(Sales)(b)

     —          —          —           —          —     

Transfers In of Level 3(a)

     564        —          —           9 (d)      555 (d) 

Transfers Out of Level 3(a)

     —          —          —           —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

   $ 1,438      $ 540      $ 17       $ 9      $ 872   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

“Transfers into and/or from” represent the ending value as of December 31, 2015, for any investment security where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

(b) 

Includes paydowns on securities.

(c)

Amount is less than $500.

(d)

The transfers into Level 3 are due to a decrease in trading activities at period end.

None of the securities in this table are internally fair valued. The Fund’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of Level 3 investments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY—1.0%

  

U.S. Treasury Note

   

0.750%, 4/15/18

  $ 29,250      $ 28,969   

1.625%, 12/31/19

    9,000        9,002   

1.500%, 5/31/20

    32,925        32,648   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY

(Identified Cost $71,259)

  

  

    70,619   
   

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS—0.0%

  

Virginia—0.0%

   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Series A-1, Taxable
6.706%, 6/1/46

    4,635        3,573   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Identified Cost $4,298)

  

  

    3,573   
   

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—2.0%

  

Argentine Republic Series NY,
8.280%, 12/31/33
(10)

    24,360        28,136   

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

  

RegS
5.750%, 2/26/16
(4)

    4,165        3,749   

RegS
7.000%, 12/1/18
(4)

    20,999        9,502   

RegS
7.750%, 10/13/19
(4)

    19,501        7,849   

Mongolia 144A
4.125%, 1/5/18
(3)

    12,680        11,651   

Republic of Chile
5.500%, 8/5/20

    11,647,000 CLP      16,914   

Republic of Colombia
Treasury Note,
Series B, 11.250%, 10/24/18

    21,072,000 COP      7,300   

Republic of Panama
5.200%, 1/30/20

    3,800        4,123   

Republic of Romania 144A
6.750%, 2/7/22
(3)

    7,000        8,221   

Republic of South Africa Series R203,
8.250%, 9/15/17

    134,520 ZAR      8,670   

Republic of Sri Lanka 144A
6.000%, 1/14/19
(3)

    17,450        17,163   

Russian Federation 144A
7.850%, 3/10/18
(3)

    1,005,000 RUB      13,189   

State of Qatar 144A
3.125%, 1/20/17
(3)

    12,000        12,200   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $178,231)

   

  

    148,667   
   

 

 

 

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—25.5%

  

 

Agency—4.0%

   

FHLMC 14-DN2, M2
1.871%, 4/25/24
(2)

    13,365        13,135   

FNMA

   

5.500%, 1/1/17

    19        20   

6.000%, 5/1/17

    6        7   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Agency—(continued)

  

4.500%, 4/1/18

   $ 101       $ 105   

5.000%, 10/1/19

     286         298   

5.500%, 2/1/20

     63         64   

5.500%, 3/1/20

     118         123   

5.500%, 3/1/20

     14         14   

5.500%, 3/1/20

     39         40   

5.500%, 3/1/20

     66         69   

5.500%, 4/1/20

     179         189   

5.000%, 6/1/20

     312         331   

4.000%, 8/1/25

     11,244         11,935   

3.000%, 6/1/27

     966         996   

2.500%, 5/1/28

     16,054         16,294   

3.000%, 10/1/30

     28,887         29,780   

3.000%, 10/1/30

     18,150         18,712   

6.000%, 12/1/32

     41         47   

5.500%, 2/1/33

     65         73   

5.500%, 5/1/34

     317         357   

6.000%, 8/1/34

     234         266   

5.500%, 11/1/34

     151         168   

5.500%, 11/1/34

     142         158   

6.000%, 11/1/34

     218         246   

5.500%, 12/1/34

     128         144   

5.500%, 1/1/35

     271         306   

5.500%, 7/1/37

     6         7   

6.000%, 7/1/37

     44         50   

6.000%, 4/1/38

     189         213   

5.000%, 12/1/39

     6,781         7,570   

4.500%, 4/1/40

     8,510         9,207   

5.000%, 8/1/40

     12,922         14,267   

4.000%, 10/1/40

     180         191   

4.000%, 3/1/41

     5,620         5,961   

4.500%, 5/1/41

     6,019         6,512   

3.500%, 4/1/42

     11,152         11,527   

3.500%, 12/1/42

     33,493         34,603   

3.000%, 3/1/43

     57,103         57,021   

3.000%, 5/1/43

     17,233         17,263   

4.000%, 10/1/44

     28,995         30,717   

GNMA

     

6.500%, 11/15/31

     20         23   

6.500%, 2/15/32

     23         26   
     

 

 

 
        289,035   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—21.5%

     

A-10 Securitization LLC 13-1, A 144A
2.400%, 11/15/25
(3)

   $ 965       $ 965   

ABN AMRO Mortgage Corp. 02-9, M
5.750%, 12/25/32

     587         563   

Access Point Financial, Inc. 15-A, A 144A
2.610%, 4/15/20
(3)

     8,543         8,533   

American Homes 4 Rent

     

14-SFR1, A 144A
1.351%, 6/17/31
(2)(3)

     7,260         7,115   

15-SFR1, A 144A
3.467%, 4/17/52
(3)

     7,850         7,704   

Americold LLC Trust 10-ARTA, A1 144A
3.847%, 1/14/29
(3)

     8,148         8,415   

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. 03-10, AF6
5.210%, 11/25/33
(2)

     857         882   

Asset Backed Funding Certificates
05-AQ1, A6
4.780%, 6/25/35
(2)

     3,160         3,243   

B2R Mortgage Trust 15-1, A1 144A
2.524%, 5/15/48
(3)

     6,759         6,612   

Banc of America (Merrill Lynch) Commercial Mortgage, Inc. 07-2, A4
5.619%, 4/10/49
(2)

     18,643         18,866   

Banc of America (Merrill Lynch) Investors Mortgage Trust 04-A4, A1
2.562%, 8/25/34
(2)

     1,720         1,751   

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust

     

03-2, CB3 5.750%, 4/25/33

     15,811         16,372   

03-10, 2A1 6.000%, 12/25/33

     3,137         3,239   

Banc of America Funding Corp.
04-4, 3A1
4.750%, 10/25/19

     1,914         1,944   

Banc of America Funding Trust

     

04-B, 2A1 2.884%, 11/20/34(2)

     781         773   

05-1, 1A1 5.500%, 2/25/35

     529         534   

06-2, 3A1 6.000%, 3/25/36

     2,751         2,792   

Banc of America Mortgage Trust
04-11, 5A1
6.500%, 8/25/32

     870         883   

Banc of America Mortgage Trust

     

04-7, 6A3 4.500%, 8/25/19

     783         781   

04-11, 2A1 5.750%, 1/25/35

     1,625         1,660   

05-3, 1A15 5.500%, 4/25/35

     1,828         1,854   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Alternative Loan Trust 04-22CB, 1A1
6.000%, 10/25/34

     25,976         27,341   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Asset-Backed Certificates

     

04-10, AF6 4.485%, 12/25/34(2)

     836         856   

05-1 AF5A 5.159%, 7/25/35(2)

     13,296         13,131   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

  

05-12, 2A3
5.069%, 2/25/36
(2)

   $ 4,191       $ 4,274   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Commercial Mortgage Trust 06-4, A3
5.172%, 12/12/49

     8,403         8,538   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through-Trust

     

04-6, 1A2 2.613%, 5/25/34(2)

     1,628         1,619   

04-4, A6 5.500%, 5/25/34

     1,167         1,188   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Countrywide) Mortgage Trust
06-C1, AM
5.666%, 5/12/39
(2)

     8,370         8,402   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch - Deutsche Bank Trust)
12-OSI, A2FX 144A
3.352%, 4/13/29
(3)

     19,916         20,091   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) Mortgage Investors, Inc.
98-C1, B
6.750%, 11/15/26
(2)

     10,000         10,492   

Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) Commercial Mortgage Trust
06-3, A4
5.414%, 7/12/46
(2)

     9,831         9,964   

Barclays (Lehman Brothers) - UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

     

06-C3, AM 5.712%, 3/15/39(2)

     7,615         7,642   

07-C2, A3 5.430%, 2/15/40

     6,356         6,523   

07-C6, A4 5.858%, 7/15/40(2)

     13,415         13,801   

07-C7, A3 5.866%, 9/15/45(2)

     10,858         11,394   

Bayview Commercial Asset
Trust 08-1, A3 144A
1.922%, 1/25/38
(2)(3)

     31,189         30,140   

Bayview Financial Acquisition
Trust 07-A, 1A2
6.205%, 5/28/37
(2)

     7,334         7,680   

Bayview Financial Mortgage-Pass-Through Trust 06-A, 1A4
6.087%, 2/28/41
(2)

     16,408         17,292   

BCRR Trust 09-1, 2A1 144A
5.858%, 7/17/40
(2)(3)

     2,852         2,874   

Citi Held For Asset Issuance 2015-PM3 144A
4.450%, 5/16/22
(3)

     6,085         6,026   

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc.
07-1,A1
5.500%, 1/25/22

     196         196   

Citicorp Residential Mortgage Securities, Inc. 07-12, A6
5.469%, 6/25/37
(2)

     4,782         4,936   

Citigroup - Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-CD4, A4
5.322%, 12/11/49

     4,023         4,090   

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

  

07-C6, A1A 5.710%, 12/10/49(2)

     26,477         27,423   

07-C6, A4 5.710%, 12/10/49(2)

     388         401   

08-C7, AM 6.137%, 12/10/49(2)

     12,335         13,118   

10-RR3, MLSR 144A
5.810%, 6/14/50
(2)(3)

     3,024         3,133   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.

  

 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

  

03-UP3, A2 7.000%, 9/25/33

   $ 790       $ 830   

04-UST1, A3 2.307%, 8/25/34(2)

     1,533         1,535   

04-NCM2, 2CB2 6.750%, 8/25/34

     12,155         12,833   

14-A, A 144A 4.000%, 1/25/35(2)(3)

     14,762         15,256   

05-5, 2A3 5.000%, 8/25/35

     575         573   

15-PS1, 144A 3.750%, 9/25/42(2)(3)

     12,713         12,857   

15-A, A1 3.500%, 6/25/58(2)

     4,309         4,310   

Colony American Finance Ltd. 15-1, 144A
2.896%, 10/15/47
(3)

     11,202         11,025   

Colony Multi-Family Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 14-1, A 144A
2.543%, 4/20/50
(3)

     18,146         17,946   

Commercial Mortgage Lease-Backed Certificates 01-CMB, 1 144A
7.471%, 6/20/31
(2)(3)

     4,080         4,753   

Commercial Mortgage Trust

  

10-C1, D 144A 6.126%, 7/10/46(2)(3)

     6,669         7,130   

07-GG11, AM 5.867%, 12/10/49(2)

     19,989         20,764   

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust

     

07-C1, A1A 5.361%, 2/15/40

     37,876         38,907   

07 - C5, A1AM 5.870%, 9/15/40(2)

     21,039         20,982   

14-LVR2, A2
144A 3.902%, 4/25/44
(2)(3)

     13,636         13,922   

07-C2, A3 5.542%, 1/15/49(2)

     12,995         13,286   

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

     

03-27, 5A3 5.250%, 11/25/33

     1,749         1,783   

04-8, 7A1 6.000%, 12/25/34

     5,954         6,280   

13-HYB1, A16,144A
3.034%, 4/25/43
(2)(3)

     7,547         7,599   

Deutsche Bank-UBS Mortgage Trust 11-LC3A, D 144A
5.465%, 8/10/44
(2)(3)

     6,306         6,550   

Extended Stay America Trust 13-ESH7, A17 144A
2.295%, 12/5/31
(3)

     16,230         16,186   

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities 14-C02, 2M2
3.022%, 5/25/24
(2)

     1,420         1,278   

FDIC Trust 13-N1, A 144A
4.500%, 10/25/18
(3)

     1,611         1,612   

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 15-NRF, CFX 144A
3.382%, 12/15/19
(2)(3)

     16,875         16,474   

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust

  

06-HLTV, A4 5.810%, 10/25/29

     1,021         1,023   

04-AR1, 12A 3.066%, 6/25/34(2)

     7,754         7,887   

05-AR1, 5A 3.274%, 3/18/35(2)

     2,841         2,798   

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Trust

     

07-GG10, A1A 5.795%, 8/10/45(2)

     2,973         3,091   

07-GG10, A4 5.795%, 8/10/45(2)

     18,810         19,327   
    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

  

  

Goldman Sachs Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

05-5F, B1 5.751%, 6/25/35(2)

  $ 2,841       $ 2,764   

07-1F, 2A2
5.500%, 1/25/37

    445         422   

GSAA Home Equity Trust

  

  

05-1, AF4
5.295%, 11/25/34
(2)

    563         591   

05-12, AF3W 4.999%, 9/25/35(2)

    4,589         4,707   

Hilton USA Trust 13-HLT, EFX 144A
4.453%, 11/5/30
(2)(3)

    21,980         21,974   

Home Equity Loan Trust 07-HSA3, AI4
6.110%, 6/25/37
(2)

    9,928         10,087   

IMC Home Equity Loan Trust 97-5, A9
7.310%, 11/20/28

    2,878         2,888   

Jefferies Resecuritization Trust

  

  

14-R1, 1A1 144A
4.000%, 12/27/37
(3)

    8,737         8,741   

14-R1, 2A1 144A
4.000%, 12/27/37
(3)

    6,606         6,600   

JPMorgan Chase (Bear Stearns) Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
04-10, 14A1 144A
2.965%, 1/25/35
(2)(3)

    1,599         1,565   

JPMorgan Chase (Bear Stearns) Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.

    

06-T22, AM
5.620%, 4/12/38
(2)

    10,700         10,751   

06-PW12, AM
5.752%, 9/11/38
(2)

    9,250         9,321   

06-PW14, AM
5.243%, 12/11/38

    5,000         5,097   

05-PW10, AM
5.449%, 12/11/40
(2)

    989         988   

06-PWR13, AM
5.582%, 9/11/41
(2)

    3,272         3,343   

07-PW15, AM
5.363%, 2/11/44

    13,247         13,494   

07- PW17, A4
5.694%, 6/11/50
(2)

    21,238         22,150   

07-PW18, AM
6.084%, 6/11/50
(2)

    12,400         13,183   

JPMorgan Chase (Washington Mutual) Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust

    

04-CB1, 5A
5.000%, 6/25/19

    1,100         1,122   

03-AR6, A1
2.553%, 6/25/33
(2)

    1,003         1,003   

03-AR4, 2A1
2.240%, 8/25/33
(2)

    309         305   

04-CB1, 2A
5.000%, 6/25/34

    3,350         3,453   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

09-IWST, A1 144A
4.314%, 12/5/27
(3)

    5,473         5,731   

10-CNTR, A2 144A
4.311%, 8/5/32
(3)

    7,503         8,009   

10-CNTR, D 144A
6.184%, 8/5/32
(2)(3)

    765         850   

15-SGP, B 144A
3.081%, 7/15/36
(2)(3)

    13,925         13,902   

14-1, 1A1 144A
4.000%, 1/25/44
(2)(3)

    24,818         25,783   

06-LDP7, A4
5.909%, 4/15/45
(2)

    8,502         8,529   

06-LDP7, AM
5.909%, 4/15/45
(2)

    22,312         22,524   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

    

06-LDP9, A3 5.336%, 5/15/47

  $ 19,670       $ 20,033   

06-LDP9, AM 5.372%, 5/15/47

    24,850         25,268   

07-LDP10, AM 5.464%, 1/15/49(2)

    32,275         32,876   

07-LD12, A4 5.882%, 2/15/51(2)

    17,789         18,448   

JPMorgan Chase Mortgage Trust 15-5, A2 144A
2.911%, 5/25/45
(2)(3)

    12,963         13,048   

JPMorgan Chase Mortgage Trust

    

14-2, 2A2 144A 3.500%, 6/25/29(2)(3)

    13,058         13,338   

06-A2, 4A1 144A 2.717%, 8/25/34(2)(3)

    2,056         2,063   

04-A4, 2A1 2.594%, 9/25/34(2)

    3,627         3,679   

05-A1, 4A1 144A 2.793%, 2/25/35(2)(3)

    823         830   

05-A2, 4A1 144A 2.145%, 4/25/35(2)(3)

    1,175         1,148   

05-A4, 3A1 144A 2.393%, 7/25/35(2)(3)

    5,408         5,389   

06-A6, 3A3L 144A 5.303%, 10/25/36(2)(3)

    1,678         1,459   

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust 04-12,3A1 2.752%, 11/25/34(2)

    1,412         1,400   

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust

    

04-7, 4A1 4.500%, 7/25/19

    2,597         2,642   

03-8, 2A1 5.750%, 11/25/33

    6,246         6,544   

04-4, 6A1 5.500%, 4/25/34

    3,337         3,501   

04-6, 7A1 6.000%, 7/25/34

    6,197         6,303   

04-7, 9A1 6.000%, 8/25/34

    14,779         15,482   

05-2, 2A1 6.000%, 1/25/35

    3,694         3,925   

05-2, 1A1 6.500%, 3/25/35

    10,395         10,880   

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust 05-1, 1A1
5.000%, 5/25/20

    576         580   

MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 05-1, 1A2 144A
6.500%, 8/25/34
(3)

    1,795         1,799   

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

    

06-T23, AM 5.847%, 8/12/41(2)

    10,575         10,767   

08-T29, AM 6.268%, 1/11/43(2)

    1,610         1,725   

06-IQ12, A4 5.332%, 12/15/43

    12,966         13,195   

07-IQ14, AM 5.681%, 4/15/49(2)

    15,932         16,200   

07-IQ14, A4 5.692%, 4/15/49(2)

    17,390         17,835   

07- LQ16, A4 5.809%, 12/12/49

    19,325         20,186   

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

  

04-2AR, 3A 2.277%, 2/25/34(2)

    1,774         1,770   

04-2AR, 4A 2.658%, 2/25/34(2)

    1,325         1,337   

Morgan Stanley Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 14-1A, A1 144A
2.988%, 6/25/44
(2)(3)

    7,744         7,844   

Motel 6 Trust 15-MTL6, B 144A
3.298%, 2/5/30
(3)

    9,275         9,179   

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust

    

14-1A, A 144A 3.750%, 1/25/54(2)(3)

    19,822         20,206   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

  

14-2A, 3A 144A 3.750%, 5/25/54(2)(3)

   $ 2,357       $ 2,394   

14-3A, AFX3 144A 3.750%, 11/25/54(2)(3)

     6,425         6,529   

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. 04-R3, A1 144A
6.500%, 2/25/35
(3)

     7,463         7,593   

Novastar Home Equity Loan 04-4, M5
2.147%, 3/25/35
(2)

     3,556         3,444   

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.

     

03-QS17, CB5 5.500%, 9/25/33

     1,276         1,312   

05-QS1, A5 5.500%, 1/25/35

     1,036         1,044   

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc.

     

04-SL2, A3 7.000%, 10/25/31

     2,042         2,147   

04-SL1, A8 6.500%, 11/25/31

     2,339         2,401   

05-SL2, A4 7.500%, 2/25/32

     2,041         2,127   

04-SL4, A3 6.500%, 7/25/32

     1,322         1,358   

03-RS8, AI7 5.015%, 9/25/33(2)

     492         498   

Residential Asset Securitization Trust

  

03-A11, A9 5.750%, 11/25/33

     2,669         2,740   

04-A1, A5 5.500%, 4/25/34

     12,757         12,936   

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc. 06-S12, 1A1
5.500%, 12/25/21

     1,150         1,167   

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II Home Loan Trust 06-H11, M1
6.010%, 2/25/36
(2)

     1,088         1,095   

Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 15-2A, A1
3.750%, 8/16/55
(2)

     10,905         11,066   

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

     

14-2, A1 144A 4.000%, 7/25/44(2)(3)

     9,960         10,176   

15-1, A1 144A 3.500%, 1/25/45(2)(3)

     10,122         10,092   

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

  

03-30, 2A1 5.073%, 10/25/33(2)

     3,545         3,618   

04-4, 3A1 2.580%, 4/25/34(2)

     790         782   

04-4, 3A4 2.580%, 4/25/34(2)

     2,694         2,675   

04-4, 3A2 2.580%, 4/25/34(2)

     3,491         3,491   

04-5, 3A2 2.552%, 5/25/34(2)

     1,586         1,582   

04-14, 7A 2.516%, 10/25/34(2)

     12,162         12,168   

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Assistance Loan Trust 03-AL1, A 144A
3.357%, 4/25/31
(3)

     8,621         8,488   

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass - Through Certificates

     

02-AL1, A3 3.450%, 2/25/32

     10,451         10,329   

03-33H, 1A1 5.500%, 10/25/33

     3,718         3,792   

03-34A, 6A 2.785%, 11/25/33(2)

     2,802         2,756   

04-15, 3A3 5.500%, 9/25/34

     2,605         2,640   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Non-Agency—(continued)

  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust 15-3, A1B 144A
3.000%, 3/25/54
(2)(3)

  $ 6,705      $ 6,677   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust

   

15-NP11, A1 144A 3.625%, 7/25/45(2)(3)

    7,631        7,544   

14-NP10, A1 144A 3.375%, 10/25/54(2)(3)

    2,596        2,568   

14-NPL9, A1 144A 3.375%, 11/25/54(2)(3)

    8,794        8,700   

15-NPL4, A1 144A 3.500%, 2/25/55(2)(3)

    5,146        5,076   

15-NPL3, A1 144A 3.375%, 10/25/58(2)(3)

    16,275        15,992   

VFC LLC 14-2, A 144A 2.750%, 7/20/30(3)

    1,099        1,098   

Wells Fargo (Royal Bank of Scotland plc) Commercial Mortgage Trust 11-C5, C 144A 5.634%, 11/15/44(2)(3)

    1,800        1,946   

Wells Fargo (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust)

   

04-C15, B
4.892%, 10/15/41

    7,203        7,204   

06-C25, A4
5.767%, 5/15/43
(2)

    1,005        1,003   

07-31, AM
5.591%, 4/15/47
(2)

    34,000        35,241   

Wells Fargo (Wachovia Bank) Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

06-C25, AM
5.767%, 5/15/43
(2)

    18,625        18,713   

07-C30, A5
5.342%, 12/15/43

    39,765        40,670   

07-C30, AM
5.383%, 12/15/43

    25,695        26,550   

07-C31, A4
5.509%, 4/15/47

    5,562        5,716   

07-C32, A3
5.713%, 6/15/49
(2)

    22,577        23,125   

07-C33, A5
5.952%, 2/15/51
(2)

    1,265        1,335   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust

   

06-17, A1
5.500%, 11/25/21

    145        146   

03-G, A1
2.615%, 6/25/33
(2)

    1,348        1,359   

03-J, 5A1
2.618%, 10/25/33
(2)

    470        475   

04-4, A9
5.500%, 5/25/34

    1,936        1,990   

04-U, A1
2.742%, 10/25/34
(2)

    1,112        1,110   

04-Z, 2A1
2.851%, 12/25/34
(2)

    6,483        6,477   

04-CC, A1
2.823%, 1/25/35
(2)

    2,695        2,724   

05-12, 1A1
5.500%, 11/25/35

    4,102        4,179   

05-14, 2A1
5.500%, 12/25/35

    3,187        3,258   

07-16, 1A1
6.000%, 12/28/37

    3,442        3,569   

07-AR10, 2A1
6.033%, 1/25/38
(2)

    4,145        4,066   

WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust 14-1, A1 144A
3.964%, 6/20/44
(2)(3)

    14,068        14,425   
   

 

 

 
      1,572,975   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $1,846,232)

   

  

    1,862,010   
   

 

 

 
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—18.8%

  

American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 14-3, C 144A
3.430%, 6/10/20
(3)

  $ 19,200      $ 19,210   

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

   

12-1, C 2.670%, 1/8/18

    1,314        1,316   

12-3, D 3.030%, 7/9/18

    19,762        19,949   

12-4, D 2.680%, 10/9/18

    7,150        7,204   

14-2, C 2.180%, 6/8/20

    19,450        19,398   

14-1, D 2.540%, 6/8/20

    18,320        18,290   

15-3, C 2.730%, 3/8/21

    9,730        9,664   

Applebee’s LLC 14-1, A2 144A
4.277%, 9/5/44
(3)

    20,471        20,732   

Arbys Funding LLC 15-1A, A2 144A
4.970%, 10/30/45
(3)

    7,820        7,772   

Ascentium Equipment Receivables 15-A1, B 144A
2.260%, 6/10/21
(3)

    5,400        5,378   

Associates Manufactured Housing Pass-Through Certificates 96-1, B1
8.000%, 3/15/27
(2)

    1,388        1,480   

Avant Loans Funding Trust 2015-A 144A
4.000%, 8/16/21
(3)

    3,207        3,176   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding LLC

  

(AESOP) 11-3A, A 144A 3.410%, 11/20/17(3)

    12,848        12,990   

(AESOP) 12-3A, A 144A 2.100%, 3/20/19(3)

    23,085        23,061   

(AESOP) 13-2A, A 144A 2.970%, 2/20/20(3)

    2,635        2,682   

BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 98-1, B1
7.810%, 8/10/25
(2)

    2,276        2,352   

Barclays (Lehman Brothers) Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 01-B, A3
4.350%, 4/15/40

    3,031        3,109   

BCC Funding VIII LLC

   

14-A, B 144A 3.123%, 8/20/20(3)

    2,799        2,791   

14-1A, C 144A 4.216%, 8/20/20(3)

    5,519        5,508   

Beacon Container Finance LLC 12-1A, A 144A
3.720%, 9/20/27
(3)

    19,665        19,594   

BXG Receivables Note Trust

   

10-A, A 144A 5.100%, 3/2/26(3)

    1,567        1,604   

12-A, A 144A 2.660%, 12/2/27(3)

    3,903        3,868   

13-A, A 144A 3.010%, 12/4/28(3)

    7,614        7,539   

15-A, A 144A 2.880%, 5/2/30(3)

    3,096        3,055   

California Republic Auto Receivables Trust

   

13-1, B 144A 2.240%, 1/15/19(3)

    11,600        11,652   

14-2, B 2.340%, 4/15/20

    7,090        6,992   

14-2, C 3.290%, 3/15/21

    2,700        2,668   

15-3, B 2.700%, 9/15/21

    3,705        3,563   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust

     

13-1, C 1.740%, 10/22/18

   $ 5,425       $ 5,420   

13-4, C 2.670%, 2/20/19

     2,950         2,971   

15-2, C 2.670%, 8/20/20

     7,250         7,175   

CarFinance Capital Auto Trust

     

13-1A, B 144A
2.750%, 11/15/18
(3)

     4,390         4,407   

13-A1, C 144A
3.450%, 3/15/19
(3)

     2,210         2,227   

13-2A, B 144A
3.150%, 8/15/19
(3)

     19,350         19,449   

14-1A, B 144A
2.720%, 4/15/20
(3)

     5,550         5,538   

14-2A, B 144A
2.640%, 11/16/20
(3)

     3,455         3,419   

14-2A, C 144A
3.240%, 11/16/20
(3)

     2,765         2,721   

15-A1, B 144A
2.910%, 6/15/21
(3)

     6,000         5,950   

CarMax Auto Owner Trust

     

14-2, B 1.880%, 11/15/19

     1,000         997   

15-2, C 2.390%, 3/15/21

     2,275         2,254   

CarNow Auto Receivables Trust

     

14-1A, D 144A
4.160%, 11/15/18
(3)

     3,000         2,983   

14-1A, E 144A
5.530%, 1/15/20
(3)

     3,650         3,650   

15-2,C 144A
3.880%, 4/15/20
(3)

     5,000         4,976   

CCG Receivables Trust

     

14-1, B 144A
2.150%, 11/15/21
(3)

     5,080         5,080   

15-1, A3 144A
1.920%, 1/17/23
(3)

     4,000         3,980   

Centre Point Funding LLC 12-2A, 1 144A
2.610%, 8/20/21
(3)

     10,316         10,182   

Cheesecake Restaurant Holdings, Inc. 13-1A, A2 144A
4.474%, 3/20/43
(3)

     33,283         33,098   

Chrysler Capital Auto Receivables Trust 14-BA, D, 144A
3.440%, 8/16/21
(3)

     6,416         6,443   

CNH Equipment Trust 12-B, B
1.780%, 6/15/20

     4,000         4,008   

Conseco Financial Corp.

     

94-1, A5 7.650%, 4/15/19

     49         50   

01-3, A4 6.910%, 5/1/33(2)

     9,991         10,989   

Container Leasing International Funding LLC 14-2A, A 144A
3.380%, 10/18/29
(3)

     10,845         10,513   

DB Master Finance LLC

     

15-1A, A2I 144A
3.262%, 2/20/45
(3)

     4,963         4,910   

15-A1, A2II 144A
3.980%, 2/20/45
(3)

     18,874         18,817   

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust

     

14-1, A 144A
2.540%, 5/20/27
(3)

     6,371         6,320   

15-2A, 144A
2.990%, 5/22/28
(3)

     3,917         3,916   

Direct Capital Funding IV LLC

     

13-1, D 144A
4.599%, 10/20/19
(3)

     3,555         3,583   

13-A1, C 144A
4.830%, 11/20/20
(3)

     5,000         5,045   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC 12-1A, A2 144A
5.216%, 1/25/42
(3)

   $ 12,225       $ 12,577   

DRB 15-D A3 144A
2.500%, 1/25/36
(3)

     8,490         8,432   

Drive Auto Receivables Trust

     

15-DA, B 144A
2.590%, 12/16/19
(3)

     3,920         3,903   

14-AA, C 144A
3.060%, 5/17/21
(3)

     18,650         18,610   

15-AA, D 144A
4.120%, 6/15/22
(3)

     7,920         7,838   

Drug Royalty LP II 14-1, A2 144A
3.484%, 7/15/23
(3)

     20,129         20,275   

DT Auto Owner Trust

     

13-1A, C 144A
2.730%, 2/15/19
(3)

     937         937   

13-2A, C 144A
3.060%, 9/16/19
(3)

     10,743         10,764   

14-1A, C 144A
2.640%, 10/15/19
(3)

     18,900         18,924   

14-2A, C 144A
2.460%, 1/15/20
(3)

     14,370         14,351   

14-3A, C 144A
3.040%, 9/15/20
(3)

     4,840         4,843   

15-1A, C 144A
2.870%, 11/16/20
(3)

     7,000         6,971   

15-3A, C 144A
3.250%, 7/15/21
(3)

     2,285         2,267   

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust

     

12-1A, C 144A
5.270%, 10/16/17
(3)

     2,334         2,341   

12-2A, C 144A
3.060%, 7/16/18
(3)

     8,050         8,061   

13-2A, B 144A
3.090%, 7/16/18
(3)

     15,550         15,568   

14-1A, B 144A
2.420%, 1/15/19
(3)

     9,220         9,219   

13-1A, C 144A
3.520%, 2/15/19
(3)

     20,725         20,744   

14-1A, C 144A
3.570%, 7/15/19
(3)

     15,830         15,840   

14-2A, C 144A
3.260%, 12/16/19
(3)

     14,615         14,392   

15-A1, C 144A
4.100%, 12/15/20
(3)

     15,930         15,782   

15-2A, C 144A
3.900%, 3/15/21
(3)

     17,705         17,429   

14-3A, D 144A
5.690%, 4/15/21
(3)

     13,875         13,836   

15-3, 144A
6.550%, 10/17/22
(3)

     3,375         3,358   

Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC 12-1A, A2 144A
4.212%, 10/15/42
(3)

     20,749         20,696   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust 15-1A, C 144A
2.710%, 6/15/21
(3)

     5,000         4,921   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust

     

14-2, D 144A
5.210%, 2/15/21
(3)

     9,560         9,454   

15-2, C 144A
4.080%, 12/15/21
(3)

     6,495         6,435   

Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust

     

14-1, B 144A
3.560%, 11/22/21
(3)

     4,704         4,736   

15-1, B 144A
4.120%, 9/15/22
(3)

     5,589         5,590   

Global Science Finance S.a.r.l.

     

13-1A, A 144A
2.980%, 4/17/28
(3)

     11,330         10,949   

13-2A, A 144A
3.670%, 11/17/28
(3)

     5,481         5,330   

Gold Key Resorts LLC 14-A, A 144A
3.220%, 3/17/31
(3)

     9,837         9,752   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Greater Capital Association of Realtors 15-1A, C
9.790%, 10/15/25

   $ 8,195       $ 8,116   

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC

     

11-1A, A2 144A
3.290%, 3/25/18
(3)

     14,960         15,179   

15-2A, A 144A
2.020%, 9/25/19
(3)

     4,845         4,779   

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust

  

13-A, A 144A
2.280%, 1/25/26
(3)

     9,364         9,246   

14-AA, A 144A
1.770%, 11/25/26
(3)

     12,909         12,667   

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust

  

14-B, D 2.510%, 12/15/20

     9,675         9,589   

15-A, D 2.730%, 6/15/21

     8,950         9,017   

IndyMac Manufactured Housing Contract 98-1, A3
6.370%, 9/25/28

     959         982   

LEAF Receivables Funding 10 LLC

     

15-1, D 144A
3.740%, 5/17/21
(3)

     800         777   

15-1, E1 144A
5.210%, 7/15/21
(3)

     4,500         4,388   

15-1, E2 144A
6.000%, 6/15/23
(3)

     2,455         2,335   

LEAF Receivables Funding 8 LLC 12-1, D 144A
4.680%, 9/15/20
(3)

     5,859         5,891   

LEAF Receivables Funding 9 LLC

  

13-1, C 144A
3.460%, 9/15/21
(3)

     6,850         6,827   

13-1, D 144A
5.110%, 9/15/21
(3)

     655         666   

Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust

  

12-1A, A 144A
2.510%, 5/20/30
(3)

     15,423         15,407   

10-1A, A 144A
3.540%, 10/20/32
(3)

     493         501   

10-1A, B 144A
4.520%, 10/20/32
(3)

     961         984   

MVW Owner Trust 15-1A, B 144A
2.960%, 12/20/32
(3)

     2,048         2,037   

National City Mortgage Capital Trust 08-1, 2A1
6.000%, 3/25/38

     2,182         2,283   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust

     

14-1A, A 144A
2.430%, 6/18/24
(3)

     16,940         16,881   

15-2A, A 144A
2.570%, 7/18/25
(3)

     19,675         19,444   

15-A1, A 144A
3.190%, 3/18/26
(3)

     11,875         11,801   

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust

     

12-AA, A 144A
3.450%, 3/10/27
(3)

     4,742         4,788   

15-A, 144A
2.880%, 9/8/27
(3)

     8,530         8,363   

14-AA, A 144A
2.290%, 7/9/29
(3)

     3,874         3,826   

Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 14-1A, C 144A
2.390%, 5/15/20
(3)

     7,000         6,891   

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust

     

12-2, D 3.870%, 2/15/18

     18,045         18,240   

12-6, C 1.940%, 3/15/18

     5,207         5,214   

12-5, C 2.700%, 8/15/18

     3,638         3,656   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

12-6, D 2.520%, 9/17/18

   $ 17,455       $ 17,535   

13-1, D 2.270%, 1/15/19

     23,445         23,448   

13-3, C 1.810%, 4/15/19

     7,215         7,207   

13-5, D 2.730%, 10/15/19

     20,100         20,164   

14-3, C 2.130%, 8/17/20

     16,400         16,411   

14-4, D 3.100%, 11/16/20

     6,650         6,649   

Security National Automotive Acceptance Company Receivables Trust 14-1A, C 144A
2.210%, 1/15/20
(3)

     11,085         11,094   

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC

     

10-3A, B 144A
4.440%, 11/20/25
(3)

     1,796         1,798   

11-1A, B 144A
4.230%, 4/20/26
(3)

     1,660         1,662   

12-2A, B 144A
3.420%, 3/20/29
(3)

     2,433         2,451   

12-3A, A 144A
1.870%, 8/20/29
(3)

     8,880         8,830   

13-1A, A 144A
1.590%, 11/20/29
(3)

     3,350         3,295   

14-1A, A 144A
2.070%, 3/20/30
(3)

     3,406         3,378   

14-2A, A 144A
2.050%, 6/20/31
(3)

     5,102         5,104   

Silverleaf Finance LLC

     

XV 12-D, A 144A
3.000%, 3/17/25
(3)

     5,043         5,074   

XVII 13-12, A1 144A
2.680%, 3/16/26
(3)

     4,322         4,280   

XVIII 14-A, A 144A
2.810%, 1/15/27
(3)

     3,187         3,145   

Skopos Auto Receivables Trust 2015-2
3.550%, 2/15/20
(3)

     6,800         6,790   

SLM Private Education Loan Trust

  

13-B, A2A 144A
1.850%, 6/17/30
(3)

     4,500         4,377   

13-C, A2A 144A
2.940%, 10/15/31
(3)

     5,000         5,034   

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC

     

14-A, A2 144A
3.020%, 10/25/27
(3)

     1,937         1,938   

14-B, A2 144A
2.550%, 8/27/29
(3)

     1,529         1,517   

15-A, A2 144A
2.420%, 3/25/30
(3)

     6,036         5,935   

SolarCity LMC Series III LLC 14-2, A 144A
4.020%, 7/20/44
(3)

     8,287         7,876   

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 01-SB1, A2
3.375%, 8/25/31

     1,911         1,885   

SVO VOI Mortgage Corp.

     

10-AA, A 144A
3.650%, 7/20/27
(3)

     2,833         2,849   

12-AA, A 144A
2.000%, 9/20/29
(3)

     9,127         8,996   

TAL Advantage V LLC

     

13-1A A 144A
2.830%, 2/22/38
(3)

     11,997         11,929   

14-3A, A 144A
3.270%, 11/21/39
(3)

     11,663         11,463   

TCF Auto Receivables Owner Trust

     

14-1A, B 144A
2.330%, 5/15/20
(3)

     1,733         1,741   

14-1A, C 144A
3.120%, 4/15/21
(3)

     2,035         2,060   

Textainer Marine Containers Ltd.

  

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

13-1A, A 144A 3.900%, 9/20/38(3)

   $ 15,500       $ 15,420   

14-1A, A 144A
3.270%, 10/20/39
(3)

     4,019         3,911   

Tidewater Auto Receivables Trust 14-AA, C 144A
2.560%, 8/15/19
(3)

     3,500         3,488   

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC

  

11-1A, A1A 144A
4.370%, 7/15/41
(3)

     13,838         14,195   

14-1A, A1 144A
2.863%, 4/15/44
(3)

     4,011         4,012   

U-Haul S Fleet LLC 10-BT1A,
1 144A
4.899%, 10/25/23
(3)

     36,434         37,132   

Volvo Financial Equipment LLC

  

13-1A, B 144A
1.240%, 8/15/19
(3)

     15,835         15,790   

14-1A, C 144A
1.940%, 11/15/21
(3)

     6,000         5,993   

Welk Resorts LLC

  

13-A, A 144A
3.100%, 3/15/29
(3)

     4,203         4,184   

15-AA, A 144A
2.790%, 6/16/31
(3)

     6,929         6,823   

Wendy’s Funding LLC

  

15-1A, A2II144A
3.371%, 6/15/45
(3)

     5,400         5,269   

15-1A, A2II 144A
4.080%, 6/15/45
(3)

     13,386         13,276   

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust

  

14-1A, C 144A
1.700%, 11/15/19
(3)

     6,165         6,141   

15-1A, C 144A
2.290%, 11/16/20
(3)

     8,500         8,422   

15-3A, D,144A
4.400%, 5/17/21
(3)

     10,000         9,924   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED
SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $1,378,649)

   

  

     1,373,463   
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND
NOTES—36.5%

   

  

Consumer Discretionary—2.7%

     

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 2.500%, 11/28/19

     6,600         6,448   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

  

9.000%, 7/1/20

     5,350         5,698   

6.875%, 5/15/23

     1,340         1,384   

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. 144A 6.500%, 12/15/20(3)

     5,810         5,628   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.
9.000%, 2/15/20
(10)

     3,625         2,773   

CCO Holdings LLC
7.375%, 6/1/20

     6,700         6,993   

CCO Safari II LLC 144A
4.464%, 7/23/22
(3)

     2,605         2,596   

Churchill Downs, Inc. 144A 5.375%, 12/15/21(3)

     3,425         3,451   

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Series B 7.625%, 3/15/20

     8,710         8,078   

Columbus International, Inc. Series B, 144A
7.375%, 3/30/21
(3)

     5,990         5,953   

Delphi Automotive plc 3.150%, 11/19/20

     15,000         14,982   

International Game Technology plc

  

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

7.500%, 6/15/19

   $ 1,115       $ 1,193   

144A 5.625%, 2/15/20(3)

     3,245         3,213   

144A 6.250%, 2/15/22(3)

     8,185         7,694   

Landry’s, Inc. 144A
9.375%, 5/1/20
(3)

     8,530         9,020   

M/I Homes, Inc. 144A
6.750%, 1/15/21
(3)

     4,675         4,617   

Marriott International, Inc. Series N,
3.125%, 10/15/21

     13,545         13,526   

MGM Resorts International
6.750%, 10/1/20

     6,500         6,711   

NCL Corp. Ltd. 144A
4.625%, 11/15/20
(3)

     6,030         5,935   

Numericable Group SA 144A 4.875%, 5/15/19(3)

     8,295         8,243   

QVC, Inc. 3.125%, 4/1/19

     12,765         12,602   

Scientific Games International, Inc. 144A 7.000%, 1/1/22(3)

     10,625         10,200   

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.

  

4.000%, 12/31/18

     14,890         15,225   

6.750%, 11/1/19

     14,716         16,261   

TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc.
4.375%, 6/15/19

     13,872         13,629   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.
2.500%, 3/1/18

     2,960         2,948   
     

 

 

 
        195,001   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—0.1%

  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.

  

144A 2.800%, 7/2/20(3)

     2,680         2,674   

144A 3.500%, 7/15/22(3)

     2,855         2,875   
     

 

 

 
        5,549   
     

 

 

 

Energy—4.0%

  

Afren plc 144A
11.500%, 2/1/16
(3)

     4,674         94   

Antero Resources Corp. 144A 5.625%, 6/1/23(3)

     6,835         5,366   

Blue Racer Midstream LLC 144A
6.125%, 11/15/22
(3)

     4,595         3,194   

CNOOC Finance Propriety Ltd. 2.625%, 5/5/20

     5,800         5,670   

Denbury Resources, Inc.
5.500%, 5/1/22

     7,225         2,435   

Enbridge Energy Partners LP
4.375%, 10/15/20

     3,930         3,839   

Energy Transfer Partners LP
5.200%, 2/1/22

     4,855         4,537   

EP Energy LLC (Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.)
9.375%, 5/1/20

     15,345         9,859   

FTS International, Inc.
6.250%, 5/1/22

     2,245         640   

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA) 144A
4.950%, 5/23/16
(3)(5)

     5,000         5,043   

International Petroleum Investment Co. (IPIC)
RegS 3.750%, 3/1/17
(4)

     10,000         10,190   

Kinder Morgan, Inc. 144A
5.625%, 11/15/23
(3)

     20,300         18,569   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

  

Kunlun Energy Co., Ltd. 144A 2.875%, 5/13/20(3)

  $ 5,000      $ 4,925   

Linn Energy LLC
6.500%, 5/15/19
(10)

    9,980        1,796   

Lukoil OAO International Finance BV 144A 3.416%, 4/24/18(3)

    6,000        5,842   

Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC 144A 6.700%, 9/15/19(3)

    7,500        7,031   

MPLX LP 144A
5.500%, 2/15/23
(3)

    11,935        10,503   

Newfield Exploration Co.

  

5.750%, 1/30/22

    1,640        1,451   

5.625%, 7/1/24

    7,925        6,756   

NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL Energy Finance Corp.)
5.125%, 7/15/19

    18,475        14,688   

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. 144A 5.375%, 1/26/19(3)

    13,565        2,645   

Petrobras Global Finance BV 3.250%, 3/17/17

    11,100        10,268   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA

  

RegS 8.500%, 11/2/17(4)

    27,550        14,739   

144A 6.000%, 5/16/24(3)

    12,980        4,859   

Petroleos Mexicanos 4.875%, 1/24/22

    10,000        9,625   

PHI, Inc.
5.250%, 3/15/19

    6,275        5,051   

Pride International, Inc. 8.500%, 6/15/19

    4,065        4,024   

QEP Resources, Inc. 6.875%, 3/1/21

    22,275        18,377   

QGOG Constellation SA 144A 6.250%, 11/9/19(3)

    7,925        3,586   

Regency Energy Partners LP 5.000%, 10/1/22

    17,910        15,873   

Rosneft Finance SA RegS 7.500%, 7/18/16(4)

    13,235        13,533   

Sabine Oil & Gas Corp. 7.250%, 6/15/19(10)

    9,035        610   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC

  

5.625%, 2/1/21

    8,000        7,400   

6.250%, 3/15/22

    8,415        7,826   

Sinopec Capital Ltd. 144A
1.875%, 4/24/18
(3)

    11,750        11,600   

Sunoco LP (Sunoco Finance Corp.) 144A 6.375%, 4/1/23(3)

    16,520        15,611   

Transocean, Inc.

  

5.800%, 12/15/16

    9,280        9,036   

7.125%, 12/15/21

    13,020        8,447   

Weatherford International Ltd. 9.625%, 3/1/19

    4,110        4,007   
   

 

 

 
      289,545   
   

 

 

 

Financials—17.2%

  

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 144A 4.250%, 2/2/17(3)

    4,425        4,544   

Air Lease Corp.
2.625%, 9/4/18

    5,495        5,433   

Akbank TAS 144A
7.500%, 2/5/18
(3)

    12,140 TRY      3,738   

Allstate Corp.
6.125%, 5/15/37
(2)

    4,730        4,777   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

Ally Financial, Inc.

  

3.250%, 2/13/18

  $ 4,285      $ 4,274   

3.250%, 11/5/18

    7,565        7,423   

American Campus Communities LP
3.350%, 10/1/20

    2,040        2,038   

American Tower Trust I 144A 1.551%, 3/15/18(3)

    6,900        6,739   

Ares Capital Corp.

  

4.875%, 11/30/18

    1,545        1,609   

3.875%, 1/15/20

    4,286        4,356   

Associated Banc Corp.
5.125%, 3/28/16

    8,635        8,682   

Aviation Capital Group Corp.

  

144A 3.875%, 9/27/16(3)

    10,380        10,471   

144A 2.875%, 9/17/18(3)

    4,415        4,390   

Banco Continental SA (Continental Senior Trustees II Cayman Ltd.) 144A 5.750%, 1/18/17(3)(5)

    10,000        10,275   

Banco de Credito del Peru 144A 2.750%, 1/9/18(3)

    15,836        15,737   

Banco Santander Brasil SA

  

144A 8.000%, 3/18/16(3)

    28,335 BRL      7,029   

144A 4.625%, 2/13/17(3)

    9,300        9,379   

Banco Santander Chile 144A 2.327%, 6/7/18(2)(3)

    5,300        5,300   

Bangkok Bank PCL 144A 2.750%, 3/27/18(3)

    16,550        16,637   

Bank of America Corp.

  

(Countrywide Financial Corp.)

6.250%, 5/15/16

    9,110        9,263   

2.000%, 1/11/18

    14,905        14,887   

5.490%, 3/15/19

    2,868        3,093   

Bank of Baroda 144A
4.875%, 7/23/19
(3)

    11,775        12,409   

Bank of Georgia JSC 144A 7.750%, 7/5/17(3)

    10,110        10,535   

Bank of India

  

144A 3.250%, 4/18/18(3)

    22,470        22,771   

144A 3.625%, 9/21/18(3)

    10,200        10,367   

Barclays Bank plc 144A 6.050%, 12/4/17(3)

    13,130        14,007   

BBVA Banco Continental SA 144A
3.250%, 4/8/18
(3)

    8,270        8,270   

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC 144A
6.625%, 8/15/19
(3)

    7,105        8,074   

Block Financial LLC
4.125%, 10/1/20

    11,380        11,524   

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP
3.875%, 8/15/22

    5,570        5,545   

Capital One NA
2.400%, 9/5/19

    5,000        4,947   

China Cinda Finance Ltd. 144A 4.000%, 5/14/19(3)

    12,775        12,961   

Citigroup, Inc.

  

0.747%, 6/9/16(2)

    3,400        3,390   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

5.500%, 2/15/17

   $ 11,730       $ 12,123   

2.500%, 9/26/18

     10,000         10,087   

Comerica Bank, Inc.
5.750%, 11/21/16

     5,940         6,153   

Corpbanca SA

  

3.125%, 1/15/18

     8,000         7,808   

144A 3.875%, 9/22/19(3)

     4,000         3,963   

Corrections Corp. of America 5.000%, 10/15/22

     6,845         6,845   

Daimler Finance North America LLC 144A 2.625%, 9/15/16(3)

     11,000         11,095   

Digital Delta Holdings LLC 144A 3.400%, 10/1/20(3)

     11,735         11,753   

Digital Realty Trust LP
3.950%, 7/1/22

     8,175         8,119   

Discover Bank
8.700%, 11/18/19

     1,750         2,071   

DNB Bank ASA 144A
3.200%, 4/3/17
(3)

     24,700         25,178   

Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP 144A 5.000%, 8/1/21(3)

     14,685         14,244   

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. 6.600%, 5/15/17

     6,475         6,832   

Fifth Third Bancorp
4.500%, 6/1/18

     6,745         7,104   

First Tennessee Bank N.A.

  

5.650%, 4/1/16

     15,664         15,782   

2.950%, 12/1/19

     4,500         4,467   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

  

4.207%, 4/15/16

     10,000         10,080   

5.000%, 5/15/18

     10,000         10,481   

FS Investment Corp.
4.250%, 1/15/20

     7,725         7,756   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

  

4.750%, 8/15/17

     25,655         26,601   

3.500%, 7/10/19

     9,715         9,757   

Genworth Holdings, Inc. 7.625%, 9/24/21

     13,825         11,550   

GLP Capital LP (GLP Financing II, Inc.) 4.875%, 11/1/20

     18,265         17,900   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

  

5.625%, 1/15/17

     14,000         14,541   

2.900%, 7/19/18

     8,200         8,360   

7.500%, 2/15/19

     2,451         2,805   

Government Properties Income Trust 3.750%, 8/15/19

     2,905         2,919   

Guanay Finance Ltd. 144A 6.000%, 12/15/20(3)

     26,900         26,564   

HBOS plc 144A
6.750%, 5/21/18
(3)

     685         747   

HCP, Inc. 3.750%, 2/1/19

     4,940         5,098   

HSBC USA, Inc.
2.625%, 9/24/18

     19,485         19,768   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 7.000%, 12/15/20

     17,065         19,876   
     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd.
Series 12, 144A
6.000%
(2)(3)(6)(7)

   $ 13,210      $ 13,818   

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc.

  

144A 3.750%, 4/6/16(3)

     500        503   

144A 1.450%, 2/6/17(3)

     8,000        7,963   

144A 2.125%, 10/2/17(3)

     2,940        2,923   

ICAHN Enterprises LP (ICAHN Enterprises Finance Corp.)

    

3.500%, 3/15/17

     965        970   

4.875%, 3/15/19

     1,520        1,506   

ICICI Bank Ltd. RegS 4.700%, 2/21/18(4)

     13,000        13,512   

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. 3.231%, 11/13/19

     6,275        6,377   

ING Bank NV 144A 1.375%, 3/7/16(3)

     9,000        9,008   

International Lease Finance Corp. 3.875%, 4/15/18

     18,635        18,775   

Intesa San Paolo SpA 3.125%, 1/15/16

     12,190        12,196   

iStar Financial, Inc.

  

4.000%, 11/1/17

     12,900        12,681   

4.875%, 7/1/18

     12,250        12,051   

5.000%, 7/1/19

     2,440        2,379   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A 2.850%, 5/26/18(3)

     17,300        16,452   

Jefferies Group LLC

  

5.125%, 4/13/18

     6,541        6,804   

6.875%, 4/15/21

     3,725        4,169   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. 6.125%, 6/27/17

     8,850        9,372   

Kimco Realty Corp. 3.400%, 11/1/22

     10,605        10,511   

Lazard Group LLC
4.250%, 11/14/20

     7,765        8,046   

Lincoln National Corp.

  

8.750%, 7/1/19

     15,040        18,069   

6.050%, 4/20/67(2)(7)

     2,885        2,250   

Macquarie Group Ltd.

  

144A 3.000%, 12/3/18(3)

     4,870        4,915   

144A 6.000%, 1/14/20(3)

     10,950        12,090   

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. 3.300%, 8/14/20

     15,097        15,232   

MDC-GMTN B.V. 144A 3.750%, 4/20/16(3)

     4,000        4,013   

Morgan Stanley

  

5.550%, 4/27/17

     10,200        10,703   

144A 10.090%, 5/3/17(3)

     22,595 BRL      5,426   

MPT Operating Partnership LP (MPT Finance Corp.) 6.375%, 2/15/22

     1,150        1,173   

MUFG Union Bank NA

  

Series CD,
1.500%, 9/26/16

     2,000        2,005   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

2.625%, 9/26/18

   $ 2,700       $ 2,727   

New York Life Global Funding 144A
1.950%, 2/11/20
(3)

     2,855         2,800   

ORIX Corp. 5.000%, 1/12/16

     5,228         5,231   

Phosagro OAO (Phosagro Bond Funding Ltd.) 144A 4.204%, 2/13/18(3)(5)

     14,800         14,680   

PNC Funding Corp.
5.625%, 2/1/17

     3,130         3,254   

Principal Life Global Funding II 144A 2.250%, 10/15/18(3)

     17,580         17,667   

Prudential Financial, Inc. 8.875%, 6/15/38(2)(7)

     11,200         12,600   

QBE Insurance Group Ltd. 144A 2.400%, 5/1/18(3)

     7,750         7,757   

Regions Bank 7.500%, 5/15/18

     2,369         2,634   

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) 6.400%, 10/21/19

     3,130         3,473   

Russian Agricultural Bank OJSC (RSHB Capital SA)

     

144A 5.298%, 12/27/17(3)

     13,655         13,673   

144A 5.100%, 7/25/18(3)(5)

     8,750         8,663   

Sabra Health Care LP
5.500%, 2/1/21

     9,610         9,946   

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. 2.650%, 4/17/20

     7,540         7,397   

SBA Telecommunications LLC (Tower Trust) 144A 2.933%, 12/15/17(3)

     13,275         13,433   

SBA Telecommunications LLC (Tower Trust) 144A 3.156%, 10/15/20(3)

     6,050         5,952   

Select Income REIT
4.150%, 2/1/22

     18,910         18,149   

Senior Housing Properties Trust 3.250%, 5/1/19

     6,685         6,663   

Shinhan Bank

  

144A 4.375%, 7/27/17(3)

     11,700         12,109   

144A 1.875%, 7/30/18(3)

     1,000         998   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 144A
1.750%, 3/19/18
(3)

     6,775         6,739   

Societe Generale S.A. 144A 3.500%, 1/15/16(3)

     6,895         6,899   

Springleaf Finance Corp. 5.250%, 12/15/19

     8,585         8,177   

State Street Corp.
4.956%, 3/15/18
(7)

     24,025         25,209   

SunTrust Bank, Inc.

  

6.000%, 9/11/17

     4,925         5,232   

5.450%, 12/1/17

     3,750         3,995   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB 3.125%, 7/12/16

     10,000         10,112   

TIAA Asset Management Finance Co. LLC 144A 2.950%, 11/1/19(3)

     2,850         2,857   

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A 4.750%, 10/17/19(3)

     8,500         8,443   

Turkiye Is Bankasi 144A 3.750%, 10/10/18(3)

     12,630         12,383   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi Tao 144A
3.750%, 4/15/18
(3)

  $ 4,000      $ 3,926   

Unum Group
7.125%, 9/30/16

    6,620        6,882   

Ventas Realty LP (Ventas
Capital Corp.)

   

4.000%, 4/30/19

    7,100        7,383   

2.700%, 4/1/20

    2,948        2,907   

Vnesheconombank (VEB Finance plc) 144A 4.224%, 11/21/18(3)(5)

    16,710        16,097   

Voya Financial, Inc. 2.900%, 2/15/18

    12,620        12,759   

VTB Bank OJSC (VTB Capital SA) 144A 6.000%, 4/12/17(3)(5)

    6,785        6,904   

Wells Fargo & Co.

  

(Wachovia Corp.)

5.125%, 9/15/16

    5,000        5,140   

(Wachovia Corp.)

5.625%, 10/15/16

    2,500        2,581   

Welltower, Inc.
4.125%, 4/1/19

    4,100        4,277   

West Europe Finance LLC 144A
3.250%, 10/5/20
(3)

    19,265        19,346   

Willis Group Holdings plc 4.125%, 3/15/16

    6,000        6,033   

Willis North America, Inc. 6.200%, 3/28/17

    4,960        5,217   

XLIT Ltd. Series E,
2.300%, 12/15/18

    9,730        9,733   

Zions Bancorp
4.500%, 3/27/17

    12,675        12,927   
   

 

 

 
      1,261,157   
   

 

 

 

Health Care—2.4%

  

AbbVie, Inc.

  

2.500%, 5/14/20

    11,705        11,589   

3.200%, 11/6/22

    1,940        1,910   

Actavis Capital S.a.r.l. (Actavis Funding) 3.000%, 3/12/20

    2,825        2,823   

Actavis Capital S.a.r.l. (Actavis Funding) 3.450%, 3/15/22

    3,815        3,821   

Alere, Inc.
6.500%, 6/15/20

    6,175        5,959   

Community Health Systems, Inc.
5.125%, 8/1/21

    4,790        4,790   

Endo Finance LLC 144A 6.000%, 7/15/23(3)

    720        720   

Forest Laboratories, Inc. 144A 4.375%, 2/1/19(3)

    13,430        14,081   

Fresenius U.S. Finance II, Inc. 144A
4.500%, 1/15/23
(3)

    2,590        2,622   

HCA, Inc.

  

3.750%, 3/15/19

    9,580        9,652   

6.500%, 2/15/20

    19,575        21,327   

inVentiv Health, Inc. 144A 9.000%, 1/15/18(3)

    8,625        8,862   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A. 144A 4.875%, 4/15/20(3)

    930        900   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Mylan NV 144A
3.000%, 12/15/18
(3)

   $ 4,560       $ 4,551   

Owens & Minor, Inc.
3.875%, 9/15/21

     2,485         2,478   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. 144A
4.875%, 5/15/23
(3)

     4,175         4,217   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

     

4.750%, 6/1/20

     4,650         4,696   

144A 4.012%, 6/15/20(2)(3)

     4,045         3,964   

6.000%, 10/1/20

     9,560         10,110   

8.125%, 4/1/22

     8,265         8,286   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     

144A 5.375%, 3/15/20(3)

     6,960         6,577   

144A 5.625%, 12/1/21(3)

     7,310         6,762   

144A 5.875%, 5/15/23(3)

     1,210         1,086   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

  

2.700%, 4/1/20

     12,805         12,649   

3.150%, 4/1/22

     12,805         12,589   

Zoetis, Inc.

  

1.875%, 2/1/18

     1,975         1,949   

3.450%, 11/13/20

     2,780         2,783   
     

 

 

 
        171,753   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—4.9%

     

ADT Corp. (The)
6.250%, 10/15/21

     23,265         24,418   

Air Canada Pass-Through-Trust, 13-1, B 144A
5.375%, 5/15/21
(3)

     15,612         15,748   

America West Airlines Pass-Through-Trust

  

98-1, A 6.870%, 1/2/17

     865         898   

99-1, G 7.930%, 1/2/19

     7,627         8,180   

01-1, G 7.100%, 4/2/21

     44,065         48,086   

American Airlines Group, Inc. 144A
4.625%, 3/1/20
(3)

     1,655         1,581   

American Airlines Pass-Through-Trust 14-1, B
4.375%, 10/1/22

     4,276         4,260   

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc. 144A
2.850%, 12/15/20
(3)

     4,655         4,645   

Bombardier, Inc. 144A
4.750%, 4/15/19
(3)

     15,692         12,985   

British Airways Pass-Through-Trust 13-1, B 144A
5.625%, 6/20/20
(3)

     11,585         12,063   

Builders FirstSource, Inc. 144A
7.625%, 6/1/21
(3)

     8,670         9,168   

Continental Airlines Pass-Through-Trust

  

99-1, A 6.545%, 2/2/19

     9,395         9,994   

09-2, A 7.250%, 11/10/19

     3,403         3,835   

99-2, C2 AMBC 6.236%, 3/15/20

     10,964         11,677   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

     

12-1, B 6.250%, 4/11/20

   $ 3,640       $ 3,822   

00-1, A1 8.048%, 11/1/20

     5,039         5,643   

01-1, A1 6.703%, 6/15/21

     7,402         7,698   

07-1, B 6.903%, 4/19/22

     6,114         6,320   

Hawaiian Airlines Pass-Through Certificates 13-1, B
4.950%, 1/15/22

     6,502         6,348   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  

1.850%, 11/23/18

     2,610         2,606   

2.500%, 11/23/20

     4,345         4,330   

Masco Corp.
5.950%, 3/15/22

     20,970         22,648   

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through-Trust 02-1, G2
6.264%, 11/20/21

     11,782         12,275   

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP

  

RegS 2.500%, 6/15/19(4)

     3,470         3,417   

144A 3.375%, 2/1/22(3)

     8,365         8,123   

Toledo Edison Co. (The)
7.250%, 5/1/20

     224         257   

Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.500%, 2/10/16
(3)

     9,000         9,019   

U.S. Airways Pass-Through-Trust

  

12-2, C 5.450%, 6/3/18

     8,180         8,231   

01-1, G 7.076%, 3/20/21

     15,014         16,177   

UAL Pass-Through-Trust

  

09-2A 9.750%, 1/15/17

     10,581         11,162   

07-01, A 6.636%, 7/2/22

     18,740         19,958   

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust 15-1, B
4.750%, 4/11/22

     5,041         5,035   

United Rentals North America, Inc.
4.625%, 7/15/23

     16,600         16,558   

Virgin Australia Trust 13-1A 144A
5.000%, 10/23/23
(3)

     22,727         23,466   
     

 

 

 
        360,631   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—0.6%

     

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

  

3.250%, 12/1/17

     12,110         12,205   

4.000%, 6/15/20

     4,660         4,726   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.625%, 10/15/20

     6,750         6,841   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

  

144A 2.850%, 10/5/18(3)

     9,690         9,686   

144A 3.600%, 10/15/20(3)

     1,845         1,849   

Juniper Networks, Inc.
3.300%, 6/15/20

     4,645         4,627   

Oracle Corp.
2.500%, 5/15/22

     6,545         6,428   
     

 

 

 
        46,362   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Materials—1.6%

  

Airgas, Inc.
3.050%, 8/1/20

   $ 890       $ 896   

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
9.375%, 6/1/19

     7,245         5,832   

Ardagh Packaging Finance plc 144A
6.250%, 1/31/19
(3)

     2,705         2,610   

Ball Corp
4.375%, 12/15/20

     815         829   

Cemex SAB de CV RegS
6.500%, 12/10/19
(4)

     9,800         9,482   

CRH America, Inc.
8.125%, 7/15/18

     4,770         5,427   

EuroChem Mineral & Chemical Co. OJSC 144A
5.125%, 12/12/17
(3)(5)

     11,920         11,992   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
2.375%, 3/15/18

     4,500         3,510   

Gerdau Trade, Inc.144A
5.750%, 1/30/21
(3)

     1,700         1,347   

Gerdau Holdings, Inc. 144A
7.000%, 1/20/20
(3)

     8,330         7,455   

Hexion U.S. Finance Corp.
6.625%, 4/15/20

     12,240         9,639   

Huntsman International LLC
4.875%, 11/15/20

     3,910         3,587   

INEOS Group Holdings SA 144A
5.875%, 2/15/19
(3)

     5,870         5,716   

Packaging Corp. of America
3.900%, 6/15/22

     7,215         7,338   

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.

  

5.750%, 10/15/20

     12,945         13,200   

8.250%, 2/15/21

     3,120         3,019   

Severstal OAO (Steel Capital SA) 144A
6.700%, 10/25/17
(3)(5)

     5,975         6,260   

Tronox Finance LLC
6.375%, 8/15/20

     9,405         5,707   

Union Andina de Cementos SAA 144A
5.875%, 10/30/21
(3)

     1,690         1,635   

Vedanta Resources plc 144A
6.000%, 1/31/19
(3)

     17,325         11,052   
     

 

 

 
        116,533   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—1.6%

  

AT&T, Inc.
5.800%, 2/15/19

     11,000         12,138   

CenturyLink, Inc. Series V
5.625%, 4/1/20

     12,735         12,639   

Crown Castle Towers LLC

  

144A 5.495%, 1/15/17(3)

     5,915         5,996   

144A 3.222%, 5/15/22(3)

     3,000         2,960   

Digicel Group Ltd. 144A

8.250%, 9/30/20(3)

     15,680         13,014   

Frontier Communications Corp.

  

7.125%, 3/15/19

     12,200         12,260   

144A 8.875%, 9/15/20(3)

     3,380         3,431   

144A 10.500%, 9/15/22(3)

     3,650         3,636   

Sprint Corp.
7.250%, 9/15/21

     4,080         3,050   

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

     

6.464%, 4/28/19

     7,630         7,876   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

  

6.542%, 4/28/20

  $ 7,905      $ 8,261   

Telefonica Emisiones SAU
3.192%, 4/27/18

    2,805        2,860   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

2.500%, 9/15/16

    4,044        4,076   

3.650%, 9/14/18

    13,800        14,433   

Windstream Corp.
7.750%, 10/15/20

    12,125        10,261   
   

 

 

 
      116,891   
   

 

 

 

Utilities—1.4%

   

AmeriGas Partners LP

   

6.750%, 5/20/20

    3,374        3,298   

7.000%, 5/20/22

    9,275        9,020   

Calpine Corp.
5.375%, 1/15/23

    7,275        6,565   

Exelon Corp.
2.850%, 6/15/20

    18,845        18,747   

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd. 144A
5.625%, 6/21/18
(3)

    14,735        15,591   

Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. 144A
3.125%, 5/10/17
(3)

    9,800        9,945   

Majapahit Holding BV 144A
7.750%, 1/20/20
(3)

    8,800        9,867   

PPL WEM Holdings plc 144A
3.900%, 5/1/16
(3)

    5,495        5,517   

State Grid Overseas Investment Ltd.

  

144A 1.750%, 5/22/18(3)

    5,000        4,957   

144A 2.750%, 5/7/19(3)

    9,370        9,468   

Talen Energy Supply LLC 144A
4.625%, 7/15/19
(3)

    12,340        9,317   
   

 

 

 
      102,292   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $2,793,565)

      2,665,714   
   

 

 

 

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—13.8%

   

Consumer Discretionary—3.9%

   

Allison Transmission Tranche B-3,
3.500%, 8/23/19

    2,092        2,082   

Altice U.S. Finance I Corp.
4.000%, 12/14/22

    12,902        12,660   

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.
4.750%, 10/20/21

    8,772        8,751   

Boyd Gaming Corp. Tranche B,
4.000%, 8/14/20

    6,141        6,121   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.

   

Tranche B-4,
11.500%, 10/31/16
(10)

    3,616        3,289   

Tranche B-6,
9.750%, 3/1/17
(10)

    3,861        3,446   

Tranche B-7,
11.751%, 1/28/18
(10)

    1,741        1,457   

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC Tranche B,

7.000%, 10/11/20

    7,840        7,159   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC Tranche B, First Lien,
6.250%, 5/8/21

    4,285        3,781   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

CCO Safari LLC (Charter Communications Operating LLC)

     

Tranche E, 3.000%, 7/1/20

   $ 9,338       $ 9,188   

Tranche F, 3.000%, 1/3/21

     14,343         14,088   

Tranche H, 3.250%, 8/24/21

     3,221         3,200   

Tranche I, 3.500%, 1/24/23

     2,879         2,880   

Cirque Du Soleil First Lien,
5.000%, 7/8/22

     5,722         5,412   

CityCenter Holdings LLC Tranche B,
4.250%, 10/16/20

     9,675         9,622   

CSC Holdings, Inc.

     

Tranche B, 2.924%, 4/17/20

     5,259         5,249   

5.000%, 10/9/22

     16,748         16,753   

Delta 2 (Lux) S.a.r.l. Tranche B-3,
4.750%, 7/30/21

     9,421         9,138   

El Dorado Resorts, Inc.
4.250%, 7/25/22

     2,764         2,748   

Hanesbrands, Inc. Tranche B,
3.250%, 4/29/22

     938         942   

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC
3.500%, 10/26/20

     12,775         12,768   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. Tranche B-2,
3.750%, 6/30/19

     12,912         12,243   

Jarden Corp.

     

Tranche B-1,
3.174%, 9/30/20

     675         675   

Tranche B-2
3.174%, 7/30/22

     4,733         4,734   

Las Vegas Sands LLC Tranche B,
3.250%, 12/19/20

     12,560         12,455   

Libbey Glass, Inc.
3.750%, 4/9/21

     5,873         5,792   

MGM Resort International Tranche B
3.500%, 12/20/19

     7,044         6,962   

PetSmart, Inc. Tranche B-1
4.250%, 3/11/22

     17,596         17,176   

PVH Corp. Tranche B
3.250%, 2/13/20

     8,551         8,612   

Scientific Games International, Inc.

     

6.000%, 10/18/20

     2,785         2,557   

Tranche B-2, 6.000%, 10/1/21

     3,392         3,103   

Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. 3.000%, 4/29/20

     12,879         12,825   

ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The)
4.250%, 7/1/21

     8,398         8,322   

Sinclair Television Group, Inc. Tranche B-1,
3.500%, 7/30/21

     11,602         11,549   

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 6/30/22

     5,776         5,776   

SRAM LLC First Lien,
4.000%, 4/10/20

     1,836         1,528   

Staples, Inc. First Lien,
0.000%, 4/23/21
(8)

     10,659         10,561   

Station Casinos LLC Tranche B,
4.250%, 3/2/20

     11,358         11,156   

TI Group Auto Systems LLC
4.500%, 6/30/22

     1,030         1,010   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

Tribune Media Co. Tranche B,
3.750%, 12/27/20

   $ 8,965       $ 8,853   
     

 

 

 
        286,623   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—1.6%

     

Albertson’s LLC Tranche B-4,
5.500%, 8/25/21

     16,077         15,968   

ARAMARK Corp.

     

Tranche E,
3.250%, 9/7/19

     16,976         16,966   

Tranche F,
3.250%, 2/24/21

     14,595         14,479   

Charger OpCo B.V. (Oak Tea, Inc.) Tranche B-1,
4.250%, 7/2/22

     3,671         3,662   

Coty, Inc.

     

0.000%, 10/21/22(8)

     5,523         5,492   

3.750%, 10/27/22

     2,761         2,747   

Hostess Brands LLC Tranche B, First Lien,
4.500%, 8/3/22

     13,699         13,665   

Kronos Acquisition Intermediate, Inc. (KIK Custom Products, Inc.)

     

First Lien,
4.500%, 10/30/19

     22,178         21,873   

Second Lien,
9.750%, 4/30/20

     9,705         9,693   

Prestige Brands, Inc. Tranche B-3,
3.500%, 9/3/21

     1,406         1,401   

Rite Aid Corp. Tranche 2, Second Lien,
4.875%, 6/21/21

     10,688         10,681   

Spectrum Brands, Inc.
3.500%, 6/23/22

     2,229         2,226   
     

 

 

 
        118,853   
     

 

 

 

Energy—0.2%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.
6.250%, 5/16/18

     16,253         7,327   

EP Energy LLC (Everest Acquisition LLC)

     

Tranche B-3,
3.500%, 5/24/18

     4,100         3,229   

Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 4/30/19

     768         605   

Paragon Offshore Finance Co. 3.750%, 7/16/21

     9,933         2,617   

Seadrill Operating LP
4.000%, 2/21/21

     8,883         3,746   
     

 

 

 
        17,524   
     

 

 

 

Financials—1.1%

     

Asurion LLC

     

Tranche B-1,
5.000%, 5/24/19

     4,761         4,474   

Tranche B-4,
5.000%, 8/4/22

     6,320         5,796   

Capital Automotive LP

     

Tranche B-1,
4.000%, 4/10/19

     3,530         3,532   

Second Lien,
6.000%, 4/30/20

     6,047         6,067   

Clipper Acquisitions Corp. Tranche B,
3.000%, 2/6/20

     6,188         6,039   

Delos Finance S.a.r.l
3.500%, 3/6/21

     21,956         21,915   
 

 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

iStar Financial, Inc. Tranche A-2,
7.000%, 3/19/17

   $ 2,891       $ 2,891   

Realogy Corp. Tranche B,
3.750%, 3/5/20

     17,559         17,463   

TransUnion LLC Tranche B-2,
3.500%, 4/9/21

     12,148         11,829   
     

 

 

 
        80,006   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—1.5%

     

Alere, Inc. Tranche B,
4.250%, 6/20/22

     4,831         4,798   

American Renal Holdings, Inc. Tranche B, First Lien,
4.500%, 8/20/19

     9,017         8,882   

AmSurg Corp.
3.500%, 7/16/21

     2,558         2,540   

CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. First Lien,
4.250%, 11/19/19

     7,902         7,783   

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) Tranche F,
3.657%, 12/31/18

     8,940         8,838   

Concentra, Inc. First Lien, Tranche B
5.500%, 6/1/22

     454         452   

Convatec, Inc.
4.250%, 6/15/20

     326         322   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 6/24/21

     3,868         3,860   

Emdeon, Inc. Tranche B-2,
3.750%, 11/2/18

     5,263         5,182   

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.a.r.l. Tranche B,
3.750%, 9/26/22

     5,571         5,508   

Envision Healthcare Corp. (F/K/A Emergency Medical Services Corp.)
4.250%, 5/25/18

     6,592         6,562   

Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 10/28/22

     1,087         1,082   

Iasis Healthcare LLC Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 5/3/18

     3,766         3,706   

InVentiv Health, Inc. Tranche B-4,
7.750%, 5/15/18

     8,750         8,728   

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

     

Tranche E-2,
4.000%, 11/4/16

     6,585         6,479   

Tranche E-1,
4.500%, 5/4/18

     1,553         1,502   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A. Tranche B-1, 3.500%, 3/19/21

     1,634         1,600   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. Tranche B, 3.250%, 5/12/22

     2,465         2,464   

RPI Finance Trust Tranche B-4,
3.500%, 11/9/20

     5,907         5,894   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. First Lien,
5.250%, 11/3/20

     1,416         1,403   

Team Health, Inc.
4.500%, 11/23/22

     7,628         7,616   

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
0.000%, 11/17/22
(8)

     6,393         6,353   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Series D-2, Tranche B,
3.500%, 2/13/19

   $ 12,168       $ 11,766   
     

 

 

 
        113,320   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—1.7%

     

MRC Global, Inc. (McJunkin Red Man Corp.)
4.750%, 11/8/19

     595         557   

American Airlines, Inc.

     

3.250%, 6/27/20

     35,214         34,754   

3.500%, 10/10/21

     10,886         10,798   

AWAS Finance Luxembourg SA
3.500%, 7/16/18

     7,242         7,236   

Brock Holdings III, Inc. First Lien,
6.000%, 3/16/17

     8,121         7,593   

DynCorp International, Inc.
6.250%, 7/7/16

     9,906         9,491   

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/21

     5,225         5,036   

Nortek, Inc. Incremental-1,
3.500%, 10/30/20

     9,609         9,414   

U.S. Airways, Inc.
Tranche B-1,
3.500%, 5/23/19

     21,868         21,683   

United Airlines, Inc. (Continental Airlines, Inc.) Tranche B-1,
3.500%, 9/15/21

     4,757         4,745   

Waste Industries USA, Inc. 4.250%, 2/27/20

     9,874         9,874   
     

 

 

 
        121,181   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—2.2%

  

  

Activision Blizzard, Inc. 3.250%, 10/13/20

     9,842         9,841   

Applied Systems, Inc. Second Lien, 7.500%, 1/24/22

     1,186         1,103   

Avago Technologies Cayman Ltd. 3.750%, 5/6/21

     17,235         17,210   

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. 4.500%, 5/20/22

     5,418         5,251   

CCC Information Services 4.000%, 12/20/19

     5,767         5,678   

Deltek, Inc. First Lien 5.000%, 6/25/22

     508         503   

Equinix, Inc. 0.000%, 12/7/22

     813         817   

First Data Corp.

     

3.918%, 3/23/18

     44,210         43,710   

4.168%, 7/8/22

     9,652         9,528   

Infinity Acquisition Ltd.
4.000%, 8/6/21

     6,064         5,843   

Mitchell International, Inc.

     

4.500%, 10/13/20

     5,019         4,773   

Second Lien,
8.500%, 10/11/21

     18,376         17,626   

NXP BV (NXP Funding LLC) 3.750%, 12/7/20

     12,647         12,619   

Presidio, Inc. 5.250%, 2/2/22

     8,505         8,319   

Riverbed Technologies, Inc. 6.000%, 4/25/22

     5,792         5,778   

SS&C Technologies Holdings Europe S.a.r.l.

     

Tranche A-1, 3.357%, 7/8/20

     883         880   
 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

  

Tranche A-2,
3.357%, 7/8/20

   $ 1,369       $ 1,366   

Tranche B-1,
4.000%, 7/8/22

     5,708         5,676   

Tranche B-2,
4.083%, 7/8/22

     840         835   
     

 

 

 
        157,356   
     

 

 

 

Materials—0.6%

     

AZ Chem US, Inc. First Lien, 6.000%, 6/11/21

     2,530         2,525   

Berry Plastics Groups, Inc.
4.000%, 10/3/22

     8,513         8,454   

CPI Acquisition, Inc. First Lien,
5.500%, 8/17/22

     8,621         8,540   

Fairmount Minerals Ltd. Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 9/5/19

     3,811         1,902   

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) Resources Property Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/19

     13,203         9,857   

INEOS U.S. Finance LLC
4.250%, 3/31/22

     5,726         5,537   

Owens-Illinois Tranche B,
3.500%, 9/1/22

     1,995         1,992   

Polyone Corp.
3.750%, 11/11/22

     4,898         4,909   
     

 

 

 
        43,716   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—0.4%

     

Global Tel*Link Corp. First Lien,
5.000%, 5/23/20

     9,013         6,630   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.

     

Tranche B-III,
4.000%, 8/1/19

     6,319         6,318   

Tranche B-II,
3.500%, 5/31/22

     5,842         5,762   

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Second Lien,
3.500%, 11/9/22

     8,802         8,813   
     

 

 

 
        27,523   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.6%

     

Atlantic Power LP 4.750%, 2/24/21

     2,442         2,432   

Calpine Construction Finance Co. LP Tranche B-1,
3.000%, 5/3/20

     8,321         7,874   

Granite Acquisition, Inc.

     

Tranche B, First Lien, 5.000%, 12/17/21

     4,407         3,963   

Tranche C, First Lien, 5.000%, 12/17/21

     155         139   

NRG Energy, Inc. 2.750%, 7/1/18

     17,853         17,418   

State of Santa Catarina (The)
4.000%, 12/27/22

     13,262         11,047   

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC Tranche B-3 4.726%, 10/10/17(11)

     5,925         1,858   
     

 

 

 
        44,731   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $1,060,315)

  

  

     1,010,833   
     

 

 

 
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

PREFERRED STOCKS—0.8%

  

 

Energy—0.1%

   

PTT Exploration & Production PCL 144A, 4.875%(2)(3)

    8,645 (9)    $ 8,422   
   

 

 

 

Financials—0.7%

   

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. International S.A. Unipersonal 5.919%(2)

    2,295 (9)      2,318   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) Series E, 4.950%(2)

    12,070 (9)      11,828   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Series V, 5.000%(2)

    4,395 (9)      4,175   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Series Z, 5.300%(2)(7)

    3,985 (9)      3,980   

Wells Fargo & Co. Series K, 7.980%(2)

    16,155 (9)      16,781   

XLIT Ltd. Series E, 6.50%(2)

    12,790 (9)      9,289   
   

 

 

 
      48,371   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Identified Cost $61,284)

  

  

    56,793   
   

 

 

 

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND—0.9%

  

 

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(12)

    6,989,143        67,585   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

(Identified Cost $69,865)

  

  

    67,585   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.3%

(Identified Cost $7,463,698)

   

  

    7,259,257   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.3%

(Identified Cost $7,463,698)

  

  

    7,259,257 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.7%

  

    54,001   
   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

    $ 7,313,258   
   

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

FDIC   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLMC       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”).
FNMA       Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).
GNMA       Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”)
REIT       Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $2,696,760 or 36.9% of net assets.

(4) 

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under Rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

 

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VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

(5) 

This Note was issued for the sole purpose of funding a loan agreement between the issuer and the borrower. As the credit risk for this security lies solely with the borrower, the name represented here is that of the borrower.

(6) 

No contractual maturity date.

(7) 

Interest payments may be deferred.

(8) 

This loan will settle after December 31, 2015, at which time the interest rate, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.

(9) 

Value shown as par value.

(10) 

Security in default.

(11) 

Security in default, interest payments are being received during the bankruptcy proceedings.

(12) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

Foreign Currencies:

 

BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
COP Colombian Peso
RUB Russian Ruble
TRY Turkish Lira
ZAR South African Rand

 

17


VIRTUS MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

United States

     83

Australia

     1   

Canada

     1   

Cayman Islands

     1   

Chile

     1   

India

     1   

Luxembourg

     1   

Other

     11   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

    

 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value  at
December 31,
2015
     Level 1
Quoted  Prices
     Level  2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level  3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

           

Asset-Backed Securities

   $ 1,373,463       $ —         $ 1,365,347       $ 8,116   

Corporate Bonds And Notes

     2,665,714         —           2,665,620         94   

Foreign Government Securities

     148,667         —           148,667         —     

Loan Agreements

     1,010,833         —           998,126         12,707   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1,862,010         —           1,862,010         —     

Municipal Bonds

     3,573         —           3,573         —     

U.S. Government Security

     70,619         —           70,619         —     

Equity Securities:

           

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     67,585         67,585         —           —     

Preferred Stocks

     56,793         —           56,793         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 7,259,257       $ 67,585       $ 7,170,755       $ 20,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The following is a reconciliation of assets of the Fund for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value

 

     Investment
in Securities
     Asset
Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds And
Notes
    Loan
Agreements
 

Balance as of September 30, 2015

   $ 24,541       $ 12,296      $ —        $ 12,245   

Accrued Discount/(Premium)

     (27      5        —          (32

Realized Gain (Loss)

     —           —          —          —     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     108         150        —          (42

Purchases

     (455      —          —          (455

(Sales)(b)

     (1,827      (1,158     —          (669

Transfers In of Level 3 (a)

     1,754         —          94 (d)      1,660 (c) 

Transfers Out of Level 3 (a)

     (3,177      (3,177 )(c)      —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

   $ 20,917         8,116        94        12,707   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

“Transfers into and/or from” represent the ending value as of December 31, 2015, for any investment security where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

(b) 

Includes paydowns on securities.

(c) 

The transfers into/out of Level 3 are due to an increase/decrease in trading activities at period end.

None of the securities in this table are internally fair valued. The Fund’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of Level 3 investments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—98.9%

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts—98.9%

  

DIVERSIFIED—1.7%

  

American Homes 4 Rent Class A

     1,329,800       $ 22,154   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE—2.5%

  

Ventas, Inc.

     532,961         30,075   

Welltower, Inc.

     31,341         2,132   
     

 

 

 
     32,207   
     

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE—29.8%

  

Industrial—8.1%

  

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

     1,470,903         54,968   

Prologis, Inc.

     1,203,002         51,633   
     

 

 

 
     106,601   
     

 

 

 

Mixed—4.3%

  

Duke Realty Corp.

     1,030,952         21,671   

Liberty Property Trust

     1,102,466         34,231   
     

 

 

 
     55,902   
     

 

 

 

Office—17.4%

  

Boston Properties, Inc.

     342,883         43,731   

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     2,440,850         23,017   

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     1,117,829         34,854   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     702,942         30,648   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     818,942         51,823   

Paramount Group, Inc.

     1,594,136         28,854   

SL Green Realty Corp.

     127,277         14,380   
     

 

 

 
     227,307   
     

 

 

 

Total Industrial / Office

  

     389,810   
     

 

 

 

LODGING/RESORTS—9.3%

  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     2,533,336         38,862   

LaSalle Hotel Properties

     1,059,147         26,648   

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     1,018,713         28,544   

RLJ Lodging Trust

     1,292,700         27,961   
     

 

 

 
     122,015   
     

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL—21.8%

  

Apartments—20.4%

  

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     584,617         24,168   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     346,690         63,836   

Camden Property Trust

     332,686         25,537   

Equity Residential

     946,945         77,261   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Real Estate Investment Trusts—(continued)

  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     318,040       $ 76,142   
     

 

 

 
     266,944   
     

 

 

 

Manufactured Homes—1.4%

  

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

     264,953         17,665   
     

 

 

 

Total Residential

  

     284,609   
     

 

 

 

RETAIL—24.8%

  

Regional Malls—12.9%

  

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     1,812,475         49,318   

Macerich Co. (The)

     37,675         3,040   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     599,241         116,516   
     

 

 

 
     168,874   
     

 

 

 

Shopping Centers—11.9%

  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     1,152,396         29,755   

Federal Realty Investment Trust

     327,200         47,804   

Regency Centers Corp.

     539,600         36,757   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

     1,264,700         41,356   
     

 

 

 
     155,672   
     

 

 

 

Total Retail

  

     324,546   
     

 

 

 

SELF STORAGE—8.3%

  

CubeSmart

     519,550         15,909   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     379,183         33,448   

Public Storage

     240,620         59,601   
     

 

 

 
     108,958   

DATA CENTERS—0.7%

  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     111,550         8,435   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $815,995)

  

  

     1,292,734   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.9%

(Identified cost $815,995)

   

  

     1,292,734   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.9%

(Identified Cost $815,995)

  

  

     1,292,734 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.1%

  

     14,333   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 1,307,067   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

 

1


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

  

  

Common Stocks

   $ 1,292,734       $ 1,292,734   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,292,734       $ 1,292,734   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS SECTOR TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCK—101.0%

  

Consumer Discretionary—21.0%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     3,200       $ 482   

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     15,370         10,388   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     3,060         183   

AutoZone, Inc.(2)

     1,240         920   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(2)

     6,880         332   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     13,170         401   

BorgWarner, Inc.

     9,110         394   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

     9,300         297   

CarMax, Inc.(2)

     8,600         464   

Carnival Corp.

     17,620         960   

CBS Corp. Class B

     17,410         821   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(2)

     1,190         571   

Coach, Inc.

     11,280         369   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     98,250         5,544   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     5,110         325   

Delphi Automotive plc

     11,130         954   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class A(2)

     4,750         127   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C(2)

     9,950         251   

Dollar General Corp.

     12,270         882   

Dollar Tree, Inc.(2)

     9,380         724   

Expedia, Inc.

     4,160         517   

Ford Motor Co.

     157,270         2,216   

Fossil Group, Inc.(2)

     1,900         69   

GameStop Corp. Class A

     4,550         128   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     9,420         233   

Garmin Ltd.

     3,950         147   

General Motors Co.

     57,100         1,942   

Genuine Parts Co.

     5,990         515   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     9,980         326   

H&R Block, Inc.

     9,260         308   

Hanesbrands, Inc.

     15,500         456   

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     7,830         355   

Harman International Industries, Inc.

     2,890         272   

Hasbro, Inc.

     4,490         302   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     50,750         6,712   

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

     12,120         388   

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     16,740         390   

Johnson Controls, Inc.

     25,560         1,009   

Kohl’s Corp.

     8,260         393   

L Brands, Inc.

     10,360         993   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     5,350         225   

Lennar Corp. Class A

     6,670         326   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     36,740       $ 2,794   

Macy’s, Inc.

     12,420         434   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     8,050         540   

Mattel, Inc.

     14,070         382   

McDonald’s Corp.

     36,980         4,369   

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.

     8,240         330   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(2)

     2,550         483   

Netflix, Inc.(2)

     17,350         1,985   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     11,010         485   

News Corp. Class A

     13,660         183   

News Corp. Class B

     3,390         47   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     54,320         3,395   

Nordstrom, Inc.

     5,790         288   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(2)

     3,940         998   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     9,300         704   

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

     3,220         237   

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(2)

     2,020         2,575   

PulteGroup, Inc.

     12,710         227   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     2,710         302   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     16,300         877   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     7,190         728   

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Class A

     3,430         189   

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     3,120         386   

Staples, Inc.

     28,060         266   

Starbucks Corp.

     59,920         3,597   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     7,420         514   

Target Corp.

     25,100         1,823   

TEGNA, Inc.

     8,770         224   

Tiffany & Co.

     4,540         346   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     11,280         2,093   

Time Warner, Inc.

     32,320         2,090   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

     27,590         1,956   

Tractor Supply Co.

     5,380         460   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(2)

     4,030         344   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     47,000         1,277   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B

     16,000         436   

Under Armour, Inc. Class A(2)

     7,570         610   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(2)

     3,670         84   

VF Corp.

     14,390         896   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     13,850         570   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     62,230         6,539   

Whirlpool Corp.

     3,050         448   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

     5,030         365   
 

 

1


VIRTUS SECTOR TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     3,860       $ 267   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     16,840         1,230   
     

 

 

 
     92,984   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—21.4%

  

Altria Group, Inc.

     92,660         5,394   

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     33,040         1,212   

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     6,370         632   

Campbell Soup Co.

     11,790         620   

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

     6,690         568   

Clorox Co. (The)

     7,790         988   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     203,120         8,726   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     13,250         652   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     49,380         3,290   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     25,800         1,088   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     13,340         1,900   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     23,930         3,865   

CVS Health Corp.

     58,710         5,740   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     11,890         1,108   

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The)
Class A

     13,190         1,161   

General Mills, Inc.

     32,860         1,895   

Hershey Co. (The)

     9,060         809   

Hormel Foods Corp.

     9,830         777   

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

     7,200         888   

Kellogg Co.

     15,100         1,091   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

     5,980         538   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     19,880         2,531   

Kraft Heinz Co.(The)

     31,380         2,283   

Kroger Co. (The)

     58,170         2,433   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     7,370         631   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     11,720         925   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

     10,360         973   

Mondelez International, Inc. Class A

     79,090         3,546   

Monster Beverage Corp.(2)

     9,040         1,347   

PepsiCo, Inc.

     43,530         4,349   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     81,370         7,153   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     142,890         11,347   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     46,970         2,168   

SYSCO Corp.

     31,170         1,278   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

     20,190         1,077   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     81,440         4,992   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     48,120         4,098   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     19,490         653   
     

 

 

 
     94,726   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—14.0%

  

ACE Ltd.

     6,880       $ 804   

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(2)

     1,150         184   

Aflac, Inc.

     9,070         543   

Allstate Corp. (The)

     8,220         510   

American Express Co.

     17,840         1,241   

American International Group, Inc.

     26,340         1,632   

American Tower Corp.

     8,970         870   

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     3,700         394   

AON plc

     5,820         537   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A

     3,340         134   

Assurant, Inc.

     1,400         113   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     2,920         538   

Bank of America Corp.

     221,480         3,728   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

     23,360         963   

BB&T Corp.

     16,590         627   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B(2)

     39,880         5,266   

BlackRock, Inc.

     2,690         916   

Boston Properties, Inc.

     3,270         417   

Capital One Financial Corp.

     11,310         816   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A(2)

     6,190         214   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     25,470         839   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     4,830         641   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     3,120         185   

Citigroup, Inc.

     63,410         3,281   

CME Group, Inc.

     7,200         652   

Comerica, Inc.

     3,770         158   

Crown Castle International Corp.

     7,120         616   

Discover Financial Services

     9,110         488   

E*Trade Financial Corp.(2)

     6,260         186   

Equity Residential

     7,790         636   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     1,400         335   

Fifth Third Bancorp

     16,950         341   

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     8,090         298   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     12,420         338   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     8,450         1,523   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     8,750         380   

HCP REIT, Inc.

     9,940         380   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     15,790         242   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     16,930         187   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     2,520         646   

Invesco Ltd.

     9,070         304   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     4,070         110   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     78,350         5,173   
 

 

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VIRTUS SECTOR TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

  

KeyCorp

     17,830       $ 235   

Kimco Realty Corp.

     8,820         233   

Legg Mason, Inc.

     2,300         90   

Leucadia National Corp.

     7,150         124   

Lincoln National Corp.

     5,260         264   

Loews Corp.

     5,960         229   

M&T Bank Corp.

     3,400         412   

Macerich Co. (The)

     2,870         232   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     11,110         616   

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

     5,740         566   

MetLife, Inc.

     23,610         1,138   

Moody’s Corp.

     3,670         368   

Morgan Stanley

     32,040         1,019   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

     2,430         141   

Navient Corp.

     7,770         89   

Northern Trust Corp.

     4,620         333   

People’s United Financial, Inc.

     6,590         106   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

     3,670         175   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     10,810         1,030   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     5,780         260   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     12,390         394   

Prologis REIT, Inc.

     11,140         478   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     9,540         777   

Public Storage

     3,130         775   

Realty Income Corp.

     5,320         275   

Regions Financial Corp.

     27,830         267   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     6,580         1,279   

SL Green Realty Corp.

     2,110         238   

State Street Corp.

     8,620         572   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     10,850         465   

Synchrony Financial(2)

     17,790         541   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     5,370         384   

Torchmark Corp.

     2,440         139   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     6,460         729   

U.S. Bancorp

     35,050         1,496   

Unum Group

     5,190         173   

Ventas, Inc.

     7,100         401   

Vornado Realty Trust

     3,760         376   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     98,770         5,369   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     10,800         324   

XL Group plc

     6,300         247   

Zions Bancorp

     4,340         118   
     

 

 

 
     61,863   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—19.5%

  

Abbott Laboratories

     39,630       $ 1,780   

AbbVie, Inc.

     51,210         3,034   

Aetna, Inc.

     11,240         1,215   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     10,430         436   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     7,070         1,349   

Allergan plc(2)

     13,030         4,072   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     6,320         656   

Amgen, Inc.

     23,610         3,833   

Anthem, Inc.

     8,380         1,169   

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

     2,480         470   

Baxalta, Inc.

     16,980         663   

Baxter International, Inc.

     17,450         666   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     6,770         1,043   

Biogen, Inc.(2)

     7,130         2,184   

Boston Scientific Corp.(2)

     42,640         786   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     52,480         3,610   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     10,380         927   

Celgene Corp.(2)

     24,580         2,944   

Cerner Corp.(2)

     9,530         573   

Cigna Corp.

     8,340         1,220   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(2)

     5,170         360   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     4,350         265   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(2)

     6,750         533   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     30,620         2,580   

Endo International plc

     6,490         397   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(2)

     22,280         1,948   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     45,170         4,571   

HCA Holdings, Inc.(2)

     9,830         665   

Henry Schein, Inc.(2)

     2,580         408   

Humana, Inc.

     5,010         894   

Illumina, Inc.(2)

     4,550         873   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(2)

     1,170         639   

Johnson & Johnson

     86,690         8,905   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings(2)

     3,190         394   

Mallinckrodt plc

     3,630         271   

McKesson Corp.

     7,420         1,463   

Medtronic plc

     44,280         3,406   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     87,470         4,620   

Mylan NV

     12,950         700   

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     2,650         120   

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     3,510         188   

Perrigo Co. plc

     4,570         661   

Pfizer, Inc.

     193,330         6,241   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     4,680         333   
 

 

3


VIRTUS SECTOR TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     2,430       $ 1,319   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     9,150         565   

Stryker Corp.

     10,060         935   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(2)

     3,130         95   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     12,490         1,772   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     30,100         3,541   

Universal Health Services, Inc.
Class B

     2,870         343   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(2)

     3,070         248   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

     7,710         970   

Waters Corp.(2)

     2,540         342   

Welltower, Inc.

     7,530         512   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     5,470         561   

Zoetis, Inc.

     14,290         685   
     

 

 

 
     85,953   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—18.8%

  

Accenture plc Class A

     13,490         1,410   

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     10,390         402   

Adobe Systems, Inc.(2)

     11,080         1,041   

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(2)

     4,910         258   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(2)

     1,360         376   

Alphabet, Inc. Class A(2)

     6,440         5,010   

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     6,570         4,986   

Amphenol Corp. Class A

     7,080         370   

Analog Devices, Inc.

     7,300         404   

Apple, Inc.

     124,540         13,109   

Applied Materials, Inc.

     23,820         445   

Autodesk, Inc.(2)

     5,500         335   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     10,650         902   

Avago Technologies Ltd.

     5,840         848   

Broadcom Corp. Class A

     12,880         745   

CA, Inc.

     6,820         195   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     112,590         3,057   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(2)

     3,890         294   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A(2)

     14,840         891   

Corning, Inc.

     27,880         510   

CSRA, Inc.

     2,760         83   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     25,270         694   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(2)

     7,620         524   

EMC Corp.

     44,130         1,133   

Equinix, Inc.

     1,310         396   

F5 Networks, Inc.(2)

     1,390         135   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     50,210         5,255   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     6,600         400   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

First Solar, Inc.(2)

     1,800       $ 119   

Fiserv, Inc.(2)

     5,510         504   

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     3,280         92   

Harris Corp.

     2,930         255   

Hewlett Packard Co., Inc.(2)

     31,830         377   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     35,680         542   

Intel Corp.

     90,600         3,121   

International Business Machines Corp.

     19,740         2,717   

Intuit, Inc.

     6,480         625   

Juniper Networks, Inc.

     8,060         222   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     3,610         250   

Lam Research Corp.

     3,090         245   

Linear Technology Corp.

     5,360         228   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

     22,610         2,201   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     5,170         241   

Micron Technology, Inc.(2)

     24,130         342   

Microsoft Corp.

     178,630         9,910   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     3,330         228   

NetApp, Inc.

     7,620         202   

NVIDIA Corp.

     12,480         411   

Oracle Corp.

     71,380         2,608   

Paychex, Inc.

     7,160         379   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     24,210         876   

Qorvo Inc(2)

     3,510         179   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     33,230         1,661   

Red Hat, Inc.(2)

     4,170         345   

salesforce.com, Inc.(2)

     14,320         1,123   

SanDisk Corp.

     5,140         391   

Seagate Technology plc

     6,790         249   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

     4,300         330   

Symantec Corp.

     16,860         354   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     8,670         560   

Teradata Corp.(2)

     3,420         90   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     22,670         1,243   

Total System Services, Inc.

     4,450         222   

VeriSign, Inc.(2)

     2,260         197   

Visa, Inc. Class A

     43,750         3,393   

Western Digital Corp.

     5,360         322   

Western Union Co. (The)

     12,600         226   

Xerox Corp.

     23,160         246   

Xilinx, Inc.

     5,970         280   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     20,480         681   
     

 

 

 
     82,995   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS SECTOR TREND FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—2.2%

  

AT&T, Inc.

     136,530       $ 4,698   

CenturyLink, Inc.

     13,630         343   

Frontier Communications Corp.

     29,520         138   

Level 3 Communications, Inc.(2)

     6,690         363   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     91,060         4,209   
     

 

 

 
     9,751   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—4.1%

  

AES Corp. (The)

     23,140         221   

AGL Resources, Inc.

     4,040         258   

Ameren Corp.

     8,310         359   

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     16,740         975   

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     14,760         271   

CMS Energy Corp.

     9,570         345   

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     10,030         645   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     20,240         1,369   

DTE Energy Co.

     6,160         494   

Duke Energy Corp.

     21,570         1,540   

Edison International

     11,160         661   

Entergy Corp.

     6,050         414   

Eversource Energy

     10,750         549   

Exelon Corp.

     31,170         866   

FirstEnergy Corp.

     14,490         460   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     15,550         1,615   

NiSource, Inc.

     10,980         214   

NRG Energy, Inc.

     10,730         126   

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

     8,740         227   

PG&E Corp.

     16,670         887   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     3,840         248   

PPL Corp.

     22,900         782   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     17,180         665   

SCANA Corp.

     4,860         294   

Sempra Energy

     8,130         764   

Southern Co.

     30,770         1,440   

TECO Energy, Inc.

     8,080         215   

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

     10,730         551   

XCEL Energy, Inc.

     17,270         620   
     

 

 

 
     18,075   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Identified Cost $443,720)

 

  

     446,347   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM
INVESTMENTS—101.0%

(Identified Cost $443,720)

   

  

     446,347   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—34.5%

  

Money Market Mutual Fund—34.5%

  

Fidelity Money Market Portfolio - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.320%)

     114,588,428       $ 114,588   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds - Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.300%)

     30,556,914         30,557   

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund (seven-day effective yield 0.010%)

     7,639,229         7,639   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENT

(Identified Cost $152,784)

  

  

     152,784   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—135.5%

(Identified Cost $596,504)

  

  

     599,131 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities,
net—(35.5)%

   

     (156,822
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

   $ 442,309   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 446,347       $ 446,347   

Short-Term Investments

     152,784         152,784   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 599,131       $ 599,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 2 (significant observable inputs) or Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at September 30, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE     VALUE  

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—0.2%

  

 

Non-Agency—0.2%

  

Home Equity Loan Trust 07-HSA3, AI4
6.110%, 6/25/37
(2)

   $ 1,146      $ 1,164   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $1,132)

       1,164   
    

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES—4.4%

  

 

Consumer Discretionary—0.8%

  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
5.125%, 2/15/19

     835        846   

Argos Merger Sub, Inc. 144A 7.125%, 3/15/23(3)

     905        900   

Boyd Gaming Corp. 6.875%, 5/15/23

     365        377   

Landry’s, Inc. 144A 9.375%, 5/1/20(3)

     950        1,005   

NCL Corp. Ltd. 144A 4.625%, 11/15/20(3)

     690        679   

Numericable Group SA 144A 4.875%, 5/15/19(3)

     755        750   

Univision Communications, Inc. 144A
5.125%, 5/15/23
(3)

     445        430   
    

 

 

 
       4,987   
    

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—0.3%

  

Dole Food Co., Inc. 144A 7.250%, 5/1/19(3)

     880        874   

Spectrum Brands, Inc. 6.375%, 11/15/20

     715        763   
    

 

 

 
       1,637   
    

 

 

 

Energy—0.3%

  

FTS International, Inc.

  

144A 8.012%, 6/15/20(2)(3)

     1,120        763   

6.250%, 5/1/22

     825        235   

Halcon Resources Corp. 144A 8.625%, 2/1/20(3)

     435        302   

PHI, Inc. 5.250%, 3/15/19

     450        362   
    

 

 

 
       1,662   
    

 

 

 

Financials—0.7%

  

Ally Financial, Inc. 3.250%, 11/5/18

     685        672   

Banco Santander Brasil SA 144A 8.000%, 3/18/16

     1,300 BRL      323   

iStar Financial, Inc.

  

4.875%, 7/1/18

     1,415        1,392   

5.000%, 7/1/19

     865        843   

Springleaf Finance Corp. 5.250%, 12/15/19

     1,410        1,343   
    

 

 

 
       4,573   
    

 

 

 
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—0.7%

  

Capsugel SA PIK Interest Capitalization 144A, 7.000%, 5/15/19(3)(4)

   $ 350       $ 342   

Community Health Systems, Inc.
5.125%, 8/15/18

     1,055         1,065   

Quintiles Transnational Corp. 144A
4.875%, 5/15/23
(3)

     385         389   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

  

5.000%, 3/1/19

     415         385   

144A

4.012%, 6/15/20(2)(3)

     730         715   

6.000%, 10/1/20

     435         460   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. 144A
5.375%, 3/15/20
(3)

     750         709   
     

 

 

 
        4,065   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—0.2%

  

Air Canada 144A 6.750%, 10/1/19(3)

     965         1,004   

American Airlines Group, Inc. 144A
4.625%, 3/1/20
(3)

     460         439   
     

 

 

 
        1,443   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—0.0%

  

First Data Corp. 144A 5.750%, 1/15/24(3)

     225         222   
     

 

 

 

Materials—0.9%

  

Ardagh Packaging Finance plc 144A
6.250%, 1/31/19
(3)

     400         386   

Beverage Packaging Holdings Luxembourg II SA 144A
6.000%, 6/15/17
(3)

     1,465         1,423   

Hexion U.S. Finance Corp. 6.625%, 4/15/20

     2,745         2,162   

INEOS Group Holdings SA 144A
5.875%, 2/15/19
(3)

     1,130         1,100   

Vedanta Resources plc 144A 6.000%, 1/31/19(3)

     685         437   
     

 

 

 
        5,508   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—0.3%

  

Frontier Communications Corp.

  

144A

8.875%, 9/15/20(3)

     215         218   

6.250%, 9/15/21

     1,085         925   

Level 3 Financing, Inc. 7.000%, 6/1/20

     555         582   
     

 

 

 
        1,725   
     

 

 

 

Utilities—0.2%

  

Talen Energy Supply LLC 144A 4.625%, 7/15/19(3)

     1,510         1,140   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES

(Identified Cost $29,873)

        26,962   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

LOAN AGREEMENTS(2)—92.8%

  

Consumer Discretionary—26.3%

  

Acosta Holdco, Inc. Tranche B-1
4.250%, 9/26/21

   $ 1,871       $ 1,785   

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. Second Lien,
7.500%, 7/25/22

     890         803   

Affinity Gaming LLC
5.250%, 11/9/17

     971         971   

Allison Transmission Tranche B-3,
3.500%, 8/23/19

     643         640   

Altice U.S. Finance I Corp. 4.000%, 12/14/22

     1,646         1,615   

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.
4.750%, 10/20/21

     2,714         2,707   

Boyd Gaming Corp. Tranche B,
4.000%, 8/14/20

     4,098         4,085   

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.

     

Tranche B-4,
6.500%, 10/31/16
(5)

     943         858   

Tranche B-6,
5.625%, 3/1/17
(5)

     2,558         2,283   

Tranche B-7,
6.625%, 1/28/18
(5)

     2,220         1,858   

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC Tranche B,
7.000%, 10/11/20

     3,046         2,782   

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC Tranche B, First Lien,
6.250%, 5/8/21

     1,938         1,711   

CBAC Borrower LLC Tranche B,
8.250%, 7/2/20

     1,808         1,709   

CCO Safari LLC (Charter Communications Operating LLC)

     

Tranche F,
3.000%, 1/3/21

     6,164         6,055   

Tranche H,
3.250%, 8/24/21

     1,104         1,097   

Tranche I,
3.500%, 1/24/23

     1,348         1,349   

Chrysler Group LLC
Tranche B,
3.250%, 12/31/18

     2,566         2,548   

Cirque Du Soleil First Lien,
5.000%, 7/8/22

     1,609         1,522   

CityCenter Holdings LLC Tranche B,
4.250%, 10/16/20

     2,497         2,483   

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.
4.000%, 4/4/21

     2,980         2,941   

CSC Holdings, Inc.

  

Tranche B,

2.924%, 4/17/20

     2,061         2,057   

5.000%, 10/9/22

     5,060         5,062   

Delta 2 (Lux) S.a.r.l. Tranche B-3,
4.750%, 7/30/21

     2,813         2,729   

El Dorado Resorts, Inc. 4.250%, 7/25/22

     1,040         1,034   

Federal-Mogul Corp. Tranche C,
4.750%, 4/15/21

     2,302         2,040   

Golden Nugget, Inc.

  

5.500%, 11/21/19

     987         981   

Delayed Draw
5.500%, 11/21/19

     423         420   

Graton Resort & Casino Tranche B,
4.750%, 9/1/22

     1,112         1,105   

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC
3.500%, 10/26/20

     12,463         12,456   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

iHeartCommunications, Inc. (Clear Channel Communications, Inc.) Tranche D,
7.174%, 1/30/19

   $ 5,403       $ 3,801   

Infiltrator Systems Tranche B, 5.250%, 5/27/22

     721         719   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. Tranche B-2,
3.750%, 6/30/19

     2,838         2,691   

KAR Auction Services, Inc. Tranche B-2, 3.500%, 3/11/21

     2,556         2,553   

Laureate Education, Inc. 5.000%, 6/15/18

     3,050         2,543   

Leslie’s Poolmart Tranche B, 4.250%, 10/16/19

     3,202         3,129   

Libbey Glass, Inc.
3.750%, 4/9/21

     2,483         2,449   

Life Time Fitness, Inc.
4.250%, 6/10/22

     2,120         2,072   

Marina District Finance Co., Inc. 6.500%, 8/15/18

     814         814   

MCC LLC (Mediacom Broadband Group)

     

Tranche H,
3.250%, 1/29/21

     1,639         1,615   

Tranche G,
3.500%, 6/30/21

     2,313         2,298   

Tranche J,
3.750%, 6/30/21

     923         916   

Media General, Inc.
4.000%, 7/31/20

     2,808         2,780   

Metaldyne LLC
3.750%, 10/20/21

     2,599         2,548   

MGM Resort International Tranche B
3.500%, 12/20/19

     5,711         5,644   

Michaels Stores, Inc. Tranche B, 3.750%, 1/28/20

     2,910         2,888   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Tranche B, 5.500%, 6/15/18

     1,327         1,302   

Numericable

  

Tranche B-1,
4.500%, 5/21/20

     1,299         1,254   

Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 5/21/20

     1,133         1,094   

Party City Holdings, Inc. 4.250%, 8/19/22

     2,127         2,070   

Peninsula Gaming LLC
Tranche B,
4.250%, 11/20/17

     785         783   

Penn National Gaming, Inc. Tranche B,
3.250%, 10/30/20

     2,192         2,176   

PetSmart, Inc. Tranche B-1 4.250%, 3/11/22

     1,114         1,088   

Scientific Games International, Inc. Tranche B-2,
6.000%, 10/1/21

     2,779         2,542   

ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The) 4.250%, 7/1/21

     5,229         5,182   

Sinclair Television Group, Inc. Tranche B-1, 3.500%, 7/30/21

     3,746         3,729   

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 6/30/22

     1,350         1,350   

SRAM LLC First Lien, 4.500%, 4/10/20

     2,454         2,043   

Staples, Inc. First Lien, 0.000%, 4/23/21(6)

     2,412         2,390   

Station Casinos LLC Tranche B, 4.250%, 3/2/20

     2,999         2,946   
 

 

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VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

TI Group Auto Systems LLC
4.500%, 6/30/22

   $ 289       $ 283   

Transtar Holding Co.

  

First Lien,

5.750%, 10/9/18(8)

     1,423         1,221   

Second Lien,

10.000%, 10/9/19(8)

     460         384   

Tribune Media Co. Tranche B,
3.750%, 12/27/20

     2,615         2,582   

TWCC Holding Corp. Second Lien,
7.000%, 6/26/20

     2,142         2,139   

U.S. Farathane Corp.
6.750%, 12/23/21

     1,194         1,184   

Univision Communications, Inc.

  

First Lien,

4.000%, 3/1/20

     4,384         4,298   

4.000%, 3/1/20

     6,266         6,142   

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Ltd.
Tranche F,

3.500%, 6/30/23

     2,590         2,540   

Ziggo B.V.

  

Tranche B-3,

3.500%, 1/15/22

     1,227         1,194   

Tranche B-1,

3.500%, 1/15/22

     1,158         1,127   

Tranche B-2,

3.500%, 1/15/22

     746         726   
     

 

 

 
        162,916   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—4.7%

  

Albertson’s Holdings LLC
1326075
0.000%, 12/21/22
(6)

     2,040         2,031   

Albertson’s LLC Tranche B-4,
5.500%, 8/25/21

     2,263         2,248   

ARAMARK Corp.

  

Tranche E,

3.250%, 9/7/19

     3,823         3,821   

Tranche F,

3.250%, 2/24/21

     981         973   

Charger OpCo B.V. (Oak Tea, Inc.) Tranche B-1, 4.250%, 7/2/22

     1,051         1,048   

Coty, Inc.

  

0.000%, 10/21/22(6)

     1,698         1,688   

3.750%, 10/27/22

     849         844   

Crossmark Holdings, Inc.

  

First Lien,

4.500%, 12/20/19(8)

     1,963         1,456   

Second Lien,

8.750%, 12/21/20(8)

     520         294   

Dole Food Co., Inc. Tranche B,
5.139%, 11/1/18

     2,173         2,163   

Hostess Brands LLC

  

Tranche B, First Lien,

4.500%, 8/3/22

     2,564         2,557   

Tranche B Second Lien,

8.500%, 8/3/23

     1,900         1,888   

Kronos Acquisition Intermediate, Inc. (KIK Custom Products, Inc.) Second Lien,
9.750%, 4/30/20

     2,887         2,883   

Prestige Brands, Inc. Tranche B-3,
3.500%, 9/3/21

     263         262   

Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.
4.500%, 12/1/18

     3,988         3,956   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

Spectrum Brands, Inc. 3.800%, 6/23/22

   $ 740       $ 738   
     

 

 

 
        28,850   
     

 

 

 

Energy—2.1%

  

Arch Coal, Inc.
6.250%, 5/16/18

     3,318         1,496   

Azure Midstream
7.500%, 11/15/18

     1,334         794   

Chelsea Petroleum I LLC
6.750%, 10/28/22

     1,634         1,593   

Chief Exploration & Development LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/16/21

     2,739         1,872   

Drillships Ocean Ventures, Inc.
5.500%, 7/25/21

     756         361   

Fieldwood Energy LLC

  

3.875%, 10/1/18

     845         557   

Second Lien,

8.375%, 9/30/20

     2,613         417   

Jonah Energy LLC Second Lien,
7.500%, 5/12/21

     2,045         1,299   

MEG Energy Corp.
3.750%, 3/31/20

     1,916         1,700   

Ocean Rig Tranche B-1,
6.000%, 3/31/21

     1,736         705   

Paragon Offshore Finance Co.
3.750%, 7/16/21

     1,712         451   

Sabine Oil & Gas LLC Second Lien,
12.000%, 12/31/18
(5)

     1,290         40   

Seadrill Operating LP
4.000%, 2/21/21

     4,092         1,725   
     

 

 

 
        13,010   
     

 

 

 

Financials—5.6%

  

Alix Partners LLP
4.500%, 7/28/22

     3,186         3,168   

Asurion LLC

  

Tranche B-1,

5.000%, 5/24/19

     1,042         979   

Tranche B-2,

4.250%, 7/8/20

     731         669   

Tranche B-4,

5.000%, 8/4/22

     1,069         980   

Capital Automotive LP

  

Tranche B-1,

4.000%, 4/10/19

     1,494         1,495   

Second Lien,

6.000%, 4/30/20

     1,828         1,834   

Delos Finance S.a.r.l
3.500%, 3/6/21

     4,026         4,019   

DtTZ U.S. Borrower, LLC (DTZ AUS Holdco PTY Ltd.) First Lien,
4.250%, 11/4/21

     2,985         2,918   

iStar Financial, Inc.
Tranche A-2,
7.000%, 3/19/17

     361         361   

Realogy Corp.

  

Extended LOC,

2.336%, 10/10/16

     204         201   

Tranche B,

3.750%, 3/5/20

     6,058         6,025   

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. First Lien,
3.500%, 4/17/20

     3,287         3,246   

TransUnion LLC
Tranche B-2,
3.500%, 4/9/21

     5,200         5,064   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

Walter Investment Management Corp. Tranche B,
4.750%, 12/18/20

   $ 3,553       $ 3,076   
     

 

 

 
        34,035   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—16.1%

  

21st Century Oncology, Inc. Tranche B
6.500%, 4/30/22

     1,900         1,606   

Air Medical
4.500%, 4/28/22

     183         172   

Akorn, Inc.
6.000%, 4/16/21

     2,704         2,650   

Alere, Inc. Tranche B,
4.250%, 6/20/22

     1,565         1,555   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.750%, 8/17/21

     516         496   

American Renal Holdings, Inc.

  

Tranche B, First Lien,

4.500%, 8/20/19

     1,772         1,746   

Second Lien,

8.500%, 3/20/20

     2,390         2,330   

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Tranche B,
5.250%, 11/1/19

     3,377         3,321   

AmSurg Corp.
3.500%, 7/16/21

     1,189         1,180   

Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc.
6.500%, 8/4/21

     1,555         1,547   

Beacon Health Strategies
5.000%, 12/23/21

     1,590         1,518   

Capsugel Holdings US, Inc.
3.500%, 8/1/18

     3,243         3,193   

CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. First Lien,
4.250%, 11/19/19

     3,591         3,538   

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS)

  

Tranche F,

3.657%, 12/31/18

     1,288         1,273   

Incremental 2019,
Tranche G,
3.750%, 12/31/19

     1,329         1,299   

Incremental 2021,
Tranche H,
4.000%, 1/27/21

     2,445         2,412   

Concentra, Inc. First Lien,
Tranche B
4.750%, 6/1/22

     289         287   

Concordia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
5.250%, 10/21/21

     1,235         1,189   

Convatec, Inc.
4.250%, 6/15/20

     100         98   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 6/24/21

     3,108         3,101   

DJO Finance
4.250%, 6/8/20

     1,458         1,424   

Emdeon, Inc.

  

Tranche B-2,
3.750%, 11/2/18

     3,375         3,323   

Tranche B-3,
3.750%, 11/2/18

     494         486   

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.a.r.l. Tranche B,
3.750%, 9/26/22

     2,251         2,226   

Envision Healthcare Corp. (F/K/A Emergency Medical Services Corp.)
4.250%, 5/25/18

  

 

3,636

  

  

 

3,619

  

     
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 10/28/22

   $ 266       $ 265   

Greatbatch, Inc. Tranche B,
5.250%, 10/27/22

     840         834   

Horizon Pharma, Inc.
4.500%, 5/7/21

     1,217         1,150   

Iasis Healthcare LLC Tranche B-2,
4.500%, 5/3/18

     1,966         1,935   

IMS Health, Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 3/17/21

     4,267         4,183   

InVentiv Health, Inc. Tranche B-4,
7.750%, 5/15/18

     2,887         2,880   

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

  

Tranche E-2,
4.000%, 11/4/16

     925         910   

Tranche E-1,
4.500%, 5/4/18

     570         551   

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.

  

Tranche B, 3.250%, 3/19/21

     2,740         2,667   

Tranche B-1,
3.500%, 3/19/21

     288         282   

Med Impact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
5.750%, 10/27/22

     1,273         1,260   

MMM Holdings, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(8)

     377         249   

MSO of Puerto Rico, Inc.
9.750%, 12/12/17
(8)

     274         181   

Multiplan, Inc. Tranche B-1,
3.750%, 3/31/21

     2,329         2,273   

National Mentor Holdings, Inc.
Tranche B,
4.250%, 1/31/21

     1,065         1,034   

National Surgical Hospitals First Lien,
4.500%, 6/1/22

     1,083         1,050   

NVA Holdings, Inc. Second Lien
8.000%, 8/14/22

     986         970   

Onex TSG Holdings II Corp. First Lien,
5.000%, 7/29/22

     1,835         1,816   

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
4.750%, 6/30/21

     2,594         2,214   

Pharmaceutical Product Development
4.250%, 8/18/22

     2,474         2,410   

PRA Holdings, Inc.
Tranche B-1,
4.500%, 9/23/20

     2,322         2,301   

Quintiles Transnational Corp.
Tranche B,
3.250%, 5/12/22

     1,124         1,124   

RCHP Tranche B-2,
6.000%, 4/23/19

     3,237         3,099   

RPI Finance Trust Tranche B-4,
3.500%, 11/9/20

     1,131         1,129   

Sterigenics-Nordion
4.250%, 5/16/22

     1,083         1,056   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.

  

First Lien,
5.250%, 11/3/20

     350         347   

Second Lien,
8.500%, 11/3/21

     806         765   

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.
4.250%, 3/17/22

     728         722   

Team Health, Inc.
4.500%, 11/23/22

     1,960         1,957   

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
0.000%, 11/17/22
(6)

     2,876         2,858   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     

Series D-2, Tranche B,
3.500%, 2/13/19

     2,158         2,087   

Series C-2, Tranche B,
3.750%, 12/11/19

     2         2   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Health Care—(continued)

     

Series E1, Tranche B,
3.750%, 8/5/20

   $ 3,981       $ 3,830   

Series F-1, Tranche B,
4.000%, 4/1/22

     2,520         2,431   
     

 

 

 
        98,411   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—12.2%

  

MRC Global, Inc. (McJunkin Red Man Corp.)
4.750%, 11/8/19

     1,033         966   

Air Canada
4.000%, 9/26/19

     2,226         2,224   

Allied Security Holdings LLC

  

First Lien,
4.250%, 2/12/21

     1,374         1,295   

Second Lien,
8.000%, 8/13/21

     688         670   

American Airlines, Inc.
3.250%, 6/27/20

     9,047         8,929   

Brickman Group Holdings, Inc. First Lien,
4.000%, 12/18/20

     3,811         3,702   

Brickman Group Ltd. LLC (The) Second Lien,
7.500%, 12/17/21

     1,971         1,794   

Brock Holdings III, Inc. First Lien,
6.000%, 3/16/17

     1,865         1,743   

Builders FirstSource
6.000%, 7/29/22

     2,040         2,022   

DynCorp International, Inc.
6.250%, 7/7/16

     2,372         2,273   

Filtration Group Corp.

  

First Lien,
4.250%, 11/23/20

     1,422         1,386   

Second Lien,
8.250%, 11/22/21

     543         530   

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.

  

Tranche B-3,
7.000%, 5/22/18

     1,448         1,406   

Tranche B-4,
6.000%, 8/4/19

     654         626   

HD Supply
3.750%, 8/13/21

     2,964         2,902   

Headwaters, Inc. Tranche B,
4.500%, 3/24/22

     148         148   

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/21

     3,283         3,164   

Landmark U.S. Member LLC (Landmark U.S. Corp Acquisition, Inc.)

     

First Lien,
4.750%, 10/25/19

     2,811         2,803   

4.750%, 10/25/19

     112         111   

Second Lien
8.250%, 1/25/21

     806         804   

Navistar, Inc.
6.500%, 8/7/20

     1,319         1,169   

NN, Inc.
5.750%, 10/19/22

     517         512   

Nortek, Inc. Incremental-1,
3.500%, 10/30/20

     4,257         4,170   

Quikrete Co., Inc. First Lien,
4.000%, 9/28/20

     2,829         2,802   

Rexnord LLC Tranche B,
4.000%, 8/21/20

     4,189         4,072   

Science Applications
Tranche B,
3.750%, 5/4/22

     2,125         2,130   

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

     

First Lien,
3.750%, 3/1/21

     3,498         3,364   

Second Lien,
6.750%, 2/28/22

     1,725         1,570   
     PAR VALUE      VALUE  

Industrials—(continued)

  

Spin Holdco, Inc. First Lien,
4.250%, 11/14/19

   $ 2,274       $ 2,191   

TransDigm, Inc.

  

Tranche C,
3.750%, 2/28/20

     6,975         6,822   

Tranche D,
3.750%, 6/4/21

     2,635         2,574   

United Airlines, Inc. (Continental Airlines, Inc.) Tranche B-1,
3.500%, 9/15/21

     1,157         1,154   

Waste Industries USA, Inc.
4.250%, 2/27/20

     2,180         2,180   
     

 

 

 
        74,208   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—9.9%

  

Allflex Holdings III, Inc. First Lien,
4.250%, 7/17/20

     3,144         3,091   

Applied Systems, Inc.

  

First Lien, 4.250%, 1/25/21

     568         558   

Second Lien,
7.500%, 1/24/22

     1,471         1,368   

Avago Technologies
0.000%, 11/11/22
(6)

     5,877         5,826   

Avago Technologies Cayman Ltd.
3.750%, 5/6/21

     3,038         3,034   

Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
4.500%, 5/20/22

     1,651         1,600   

CCC Information Services
4.000%, 12/20/19

     2,869         2,825   

CDW LLC
3.250%, 4/29/20

     7,456         7,291   

Deltek, Inc.

  

First Lien
5.000%, 6/25/22

     190         188   

Second Lien
9.500%, 6/26/23

     858         851   

Ellucian, Inc.
4.750%, 9/30/22

     2,574         2,548   

Epicor Software Corp. Tranche B,
4.750%, 6/1/22

     1,437         1,406   

First Data Corp.

  

3.918%, 3/23/18

     10,620         10,500   

4.168%, 7/8/22

     1,664         1,643   

Infinity Acquisition Ltd.
4.000%, 8/6/21

     2,566         2,472   

Infor (U.S.), Inc.

  

Tranche B-5,
3.750%, 6/3/20

     3,499         3,294   

Tranche B-3,
3.750%, 6/3/20

     1,452         1,368   

Mitchell International, Inc.

  

4.500%, 10/13/20

     3,320         3,158   

Second Lien,
8.500%, 10/11/21

     2,932         2,812   

NXP BV (NXP Funding LLC)
3.750%, 12/7/20

     1,511         1,508   

Presidio, Inc.
5.250%, 2/2/22

     1,415         1,384   

SS&C Technologies Holdings Europe S.a.r.l.

  

Tranche A-1,
3.357%, 7/8/20

     186         185   

Tranche A-2,
3.357%, 7/8/20

     288         287   

Tranche B-1,
4.021%, 7/8/22

     1,202         1,196   

Tranche B-2,
4.028%, 7/8/22

     177         176   
     

 

 

 
        60,569   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Materials—8.4%

   

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. Tranche B,
3.500%, 4/16/20

  $ 4,665      $ 4,634   

Anchor Glass Container Tranche B,
4.875%, 7/1/22

    3,819        3,814   

Ardagh Packaging Finance plc
4.000%, 12/17/19

    861        848   

AZ Chem US, Inc. First Lien,
5.250%, 6/11/21

    1,508        1,505   

Berlin Packaging, Inc. S.A.R.L. First Lien,
5.050%, 10/1/21

    1,325        1,315   

Berry Plastics Groups, Inc.

   

Tranche D, 3.500%, 2/8/20

    4,520        4,445   

Tranche E, 3.750%, 1/6/21

    1,843        1,820   

4.000%, 10/3/22

    717        712   

CPG International
4.750%, 9/30/20

    756        715   

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) Resources Property Ltd.
4.250%, 6/30/19

    4,022        3,002   

Huntsman International LLC
3.750%, 10/1/21

    3,960        3,897   

Ineos US Finance LLC
3.750%, 12/15/20

    8,977        8,641   

Owens-Illinois Tranche B,
3.500%, 9/1/22

    559        558   

Royal Holdings, Inc. First Lien,
4.500%, 6/20/22

    2,128        2,087   

Solenis International LP First Lien,
4.250%, 7/31/21

    2,315        2,232   

Summit Materials
4.250%, 7/18/22

    3,536        3,496   

Univar, Inc.
4.250%, 7/1/22

    2,868        2,783   

W.R. Grace & Co.

   

2.750%, 2/3/21

    3,432        3,405   

Delayed Draw, 2.750%, 2/3/21

    1,235        1,225   
   

 

 

 
      51,134   
   

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services—4.5%

  

Cable & Wireless / Sable International Finance

   

Tranche B-1, 0.000%, 12/2/22(6)

    1,296        1,272   

Tranche B-2, 0.000%, 12/2/22(6)

    1,060        1,040   

Crown Castle Operating Co. Tranche B-2,
3.000%, 1/31/21

    2,624        2,617   

Global Tel*Link Corp. First Lien,
5.000%, 5/23/20

    1,817        1,336   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.

  

Tranche B-III, 4.000%, 8/1/19

    2,575        2,575   

Tranche B, 2020 4.000%, 1/15/20

    3,388        3,383   

Tranche B-II, 3.500%, 5/31/22

    3,343        3,297   

SBA Senior Finance II LLC Tranche B-1,

3.250%, 3/24/21

    3,729        3,661   

Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc.

  

First Lien, 4.750%, 4/30/20

    1,493        1,086   
    PAR VALUE     VALUE  

Telecommunication Services—(continued)

   

Tranche B-2, 5.250%, 4/30/20

    765        557   

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Second Lien,
3.500%, 11/9/22

    1,619        1,621   

West Corp. Tranche B-10,
3.250%, 6/30/18

    1,113        1,097   

XO Communications LLC
4.250%, 3/20/21

    1,260        1,234   
   

 

 

 
      27,316   
   

 

 

 

Utilities—3.0%

  

Atlantic Power LP
4.750%, 2/24/21

    998        995   

Calpine Construction Finance Co. LP

  

Tranche B-1, 3.000%, 5/3/20

    4,685        4,433   

Tranche B-2, 3.250%, 1/31/22

    3,808        3,621   

3.500%, 5/27/22

    938        897   

Granite Acquisition, Inc.

  

Tranche B, First Lien, 5.000%, 12/17/21

    1,469        1,321   

Tranche C, First Lien, 5.000%, 12/17/21

    64        58   

NRG Energy, Inc.
2.750%, 7/1/18

    4,529        4,419   

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC Tranche B-3
4.726%, 10/10/17
(7)

    9,165        2,873   
   

 

 

 
      18,617   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN AGREEMENTS

(Identified Cost $599,840)

  

  

    566,525   
   

 

 

 
    SHARES     VALUE  

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS—1.1%

   

Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund(9)

    670,288        6,482   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

(Identified Cost $6,700)

      6,482   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified Cost $637,545)

      601,133   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified Cost $637,545)

      601,133 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.5%

      9,009   
   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

  

  $ 610,142   
   

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

PIK Payment-in-Kind Security
SBA Small Business Administration

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at December 31, 2015.

 

 

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VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

(3) 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2015, these securities amounted to a value of $14,227 or 2.3% of net assets.

(4) 

100% of the income received was in cash.

(5) 

Security in default.

(6) 

This loan will settle after December 31, 2015, at which time the interest rate, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.

(7) 

Security in default, interest payments are being received during the bankruptcy proceedings.

(8) 

Illiquid security.

(9) 

This fund is a public fund and the prospectus and annual report are publicly available.

Foreign Currencies:

 

BRL Brazilian Real

    

 

 

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VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

Country Weightings †

 

United States

     93

Luxembourg

     3   

Canada

     2   

Netherlands

     1   

Singapore

     1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

 

% of total investments as of December 31, 2015

    

 

 

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The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December  31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Debt Securities:

           

Corporate Bonds And Notes

   $ 26,962       $ —         $ 26,962       $ —     

Loan Agreements

     566,525         —           560,660         5,865   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1,164         —           1,164         —     

Equity Securities:

           

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     6,482         6,482         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 601,133       $ 6,482       $ 588,786       $ 5,865   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The following is a reconciliation of assets of the Fund for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

Investments in Securities    Loan
Agreements
 

Balance as of September 30, 2015

   $ 446   

Accrued discount/(premium)

     —     

Realized Gain (loss)

     —     

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (61

Purchases

     —     

Sales(b)

     —     

Transfers into Level 3(a)

     5,480 (c) 

Transfers from Level 3(a)

     —     
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

   $ 5,865   
  

 

 

 

 

(a) 

“Transfers into and/or from” represent the ending value as of December 31, 2015, for any investment security where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

(b)

Includes paydowns on securities.

(c) 

The transfers into Level 3 are due to a decrease in trading activities at period end.

None of the securities in this table are internally fair valued. The Fund’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of Level 3 investments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


VIRTUS WEALTH MASTERS FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

COMMON STOCKS—99.9%

     

Consumer Discretionary—34.2%

     

Amazon.com, Inc.(2)

     886       $ 599   

AMC Networks, Inc. Class A(2)

     7,739         578   

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

     38,955         604   

Apollo Group, Inc. Class A(2)

     76,158         584   

AutoNation, Inc.(2)

     9,913         591   

Buckle, Inc. (The)

     19,883         612   

Cabela’s, Inc.(2)

     12,726         595   

Carnival Corp.

     10,910         594   

CBS Corp. Class B

     12,863         606   

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

     11,677         589   

Columbia Sportswear Co.

     12,916         630   

Comcast Corp. Class A

     10,435         589   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     16,491         583   

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

     8,935         587   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C(2)

     23,429         591   

DISH Network Corp. Class A(2)

     10,219         584   

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Class A(2)

     22,751         586   

DSW, Inc. Class A

     25,014         597   

Expedia, Inc.

     4,685         582   

Federal-Mogul Corp.(2)

     86,086         590   

Fossil Group, Inc.(2)(3)

     16,096         588   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     23,796         588   

Garmin Ltd.

     16,575         616   

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

     18,755         601   

Hyatt Hotels Corp. Class A(2)

     12,368         582   

International Speedway Corp.
Class A

     17,897         603   

L Brands, Inc.

     6,204         594   

Lands’ End, Inc.(2)(3)

     26,384         618   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     14,002         614   

Lennar Corp. Class A

     12,247         599   

Liberty Broadband Corp.(2)

     11,661         605   

Liberty Global plc Class C

     15,699         640   

Liberty Global plc

     14,404         619   

Liberty Interactive Corp. Class A(2)

     22,584         617   

Liberty Media Corp.(2)

     15,906         606   

Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings,
Class A
(2)

     19,427         589   

Liberty Ventures Class A(2)

     13,376         603   

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

     18,197         589   

Madison Square Garden Co. (The)(2)

     3,723         602   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     9,029         605   

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

     10,513         599   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(2)

     3,110         589   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Consumer Discretionary—(continued)

  

  

MSG Networks, Inc.(2)

     28,174       $ 586   

News Corp. Class A

     44,052         589   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     9,079         567   

Nordstrom, Inc.

     11,773         586   

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     10,412         582   

Penn National Gaming, Inc.(2)

     37,876         607   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

     14,090         597   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     5,326         594   

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

     16,091         601   

Sears Holdings Corp.(2)(3)

     29,953         616   

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.(2)

     75,136         601   

Starbucks Corp.

     9,883         593   

Starz - Liberty Capital Class A(2)

     17,481         586   

Tesla Motors, Inc.(2)(3)

     2,533         608   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     21,760         591   

Under Armour, Inc. Class A(2)

     7,277         587   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(2)

     25,960         591   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     15,020         618   

Wendy’s Co. (The)

     54,942         592   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     8,955         620   
     

 

 

 
     37,049   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples—4.9%

     

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The)
Class A
(2)

     2,885         583   

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     5,864         582   

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The)
Class A

     6,670         587   

HRG Group, Inc.(2)

     46,218         627   

Kraft Heinz Co.(The)

     8,249         600   

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     5,281         610   

Monster Beverage Corp.(2)

     3,984         593   

PriceSmart, Inc.

     7,013         582   

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

     18,640         589   
     

 

 

 
     5,353   
     

 

 

 

Energy—7.4%

     

Archrock, Inc.

     80,632         606   

Cheniere Energy, Inc.(2)

     16,421         612   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.(3)

     145,168         653   

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.(2)(3)

     19,785         585   

Continental Resources, Inc.(2)

     29,437         676   

CVR Energy, Inc.

     14,978         589   

Exterran Corp.(2)

     40,525         650   

Hess Corp.

     12,412         602   

Par Petroleum Corp.(2)

     25,219         594   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Energy—(continued)

     

RPC, Inc.(3)

     51,114       $ 611   

Transocean Ltd.(3)

     48,536         601   

W&T Offshore, Inc.(2)(3)

     278,399         643   

Western Refining, Inc.

     15,685         559   
     

 

 

 
     7,981   
     

 

 

 

Financials—20.9%

     

Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA(3)

     19,687         547   

American Financial Group, Inc.

     8,323         600   

American Homes 4 Rent Class A

     36,076         601   

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

     9,591         591   

Berkley (W.R.) Corp.

     11,138         610   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B(2)

     4,490         593   

BOK Financial Corp.

     9,962         596   

Boston Properties, Inc.

     4,637         591   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

     18,614         597   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     18,294         602   

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

     19,739         602   

Colony Financial Inc

     29,641         577   

Credit Acceptance Corp.(2)

     2,782         595   

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

     8,997         600   

Equity Residential

     7,351         600   

Erie Indemnity Co. Class A

     6,174         590   

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Class A

     2,328         601   

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     16,696         615   

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

     21,296         592   

Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. Class A

     32,478         608   

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.(2)

     30,336         583   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     38,784         595   

Howard Hughes Corp. (The)(2)

     5,431         615   

Leucadia National Corp.

     35,393         615   

Loews Corp.

     15,892         610   

Marcus & Millichap Inc(2)

     20,458         596   

Mercury General Corp.

     12,748         594   

Morningstar, Inc.

     7,351         591   

Ocwen Financial Corp.(2)

     83,551         582   

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     9,958         577   

Seritage Growth Properties

     14,364         578   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     3,073         598   

Taubman Centers, Inc.

     7,834         601   

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd

     44,192         593   

Urban Edge Properties

     25,871         607   

Vornado Realty Trust

     6,040         604   

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

     36,452         572   
     SHARES      VALUE  

Financials—(continued)

     

WP Glimcher, Inc.

     57,603       $ 611   
     

 

 

 
     22,630   
     

 

 

 

Health Care—3.8%

     

Akorn, Inc.(2)

     16,548         617   

Bruker Corp.(2)

     24,926         605   

Cerner Corp.(2)

     9,861         593   

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(2)

     35,108         609   

Hologic, Inc.(2)

     15,126         585   

MannKind Corp.(2)(3)

     379,940         551   

OPKO Health, Inc.(2)

     57,774         581   
     

 

 

 
     4,141   
     

 

 

 

Industrials—11.1%

     

Air Lease Corp.

     18,394         616   

American Railcar Industries, Inc.(3)

     12,334         571   

Cintas Corp.

     6,608         602   

Colfax Corp.(2)

     26,511         619   

Covanta Holding Corp.

     36,059         559   

Danaher Corp.

     6,365         591   

FedEx Corp.

     4,037         601   

Heartland Express, Inc.

     34,684         590   

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(2)

     41,884         596   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     6,416         595   

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)(3)

     41,001         629   

MasTec, Inc.(2)

     35,092         610   

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A

     10,613         597   

Navistar International Corp.(2)(3)

     72,625         642   

Rollins, Inc.

     22,841         592   

Solarcity Corp.(2)

     10,684         545   

Timken Co. (The)

     21,505         615   

W.W. Grainger, Inc.(3)

     3,006         609   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     25,954         607   

XPO Logistics, Inc.(2)(3)

     23,119         630   
     

 

 

 
     12,016   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology—12.0%

     

Alphabet, Inc. Class C(2)

     788         598   

Amkor Technology, Inc.(2)

     93,122         566   

Anixter International, Inc.(2)

     10,023         605   

eBay, Inc.(2)

     21,346         586   

EchoStar Corp. Class A(2)

     15,949         624   

Facebook, Inc. Class A(2)

     5,616         588   

IAC/InterActiveCorp.

     9,725         584   

Intuit, Inc.

     6,153         594   
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

($ reported in thousands)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Information Technology—(continued)

  

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

     68,952       $ 608   

National Instruments Corp.

     20,564         590   

Nuance Communications, Inc.(2)

     29,201         581   

Oracle Corp.

     16,172         591   

Paychex, Inc.

     11,195         592   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(2)

     16,342         591   

Pegasystems, Inc.

     21,208         583   

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(2)

     23,503         595   

RealPage, Inc.(2)

     25,731         578   

salesforce.com, Inc.(2)

     7,624         598   

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

     8,872         606   

Syntel, Inc.(2)

     13,228         598   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.

     21,097         589   

Yahoo!, Inc.(2)

     17,859         594   
     

 

 

 
        13,039   
     

 

 

 

Materials—5.6%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     94,454         639   

Huntsman Corp.

     54,820         623   

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Class A

     6,771         588   

NewMarket Corp.

     1,557         593   

Novagold Resources, Inc.(2)(3)

     136,818         576   

Platform Specialty Products Corp(2)

     48,191         618   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) Class A

     9,160         591   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     11,354         610   

Timkensteel Corp.

     79,539         667   

Westlake Chemical Corp.

     11,019         599   
     

 

 

 
        6,104   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Identified Cost $106,699)

        108,313   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.9%

(Identified Cost $106,699)

        108,313   
     

 

 

 

SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—7.8%

     

INVESCO Trust Short-Term Investments Liquid Assets Portfolio (The) Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 0.290%)(4)

     8,507,510         8,508   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL

(Identified Cost $8,508)

        8,508   
     

 

 

 
          VALUE  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—107.7%

(Identified Cost $115,207)

      $ 116,821 (1) 

Other assets and liabilities, net—(7.7)%

        (8,307
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 108,514   
     

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

Footnote Legend:

 

(1) 

Federal Income Tax Information: For tax information at December 31, 2015, see Note 3 Federal Income Tax Information in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

(2) 

Non-income producing.

(3) 

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(4) 

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

 

 

3


The following table provides a summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015 (See Security Valuation Note 1A in the Notes to Schedules of Investments):

 

     Total Value at
December 31, 2015
     Level 1
Quoted Prices
 

Equity Securities:

     

Common Stocks

   $ 108,313       $ 108,313   

Securities Lending Collateral

     8,508         8,508   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 116,821       $ 116,821   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) priced securities.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to securities held at December 31, 2015.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


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NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Virtus Opportunities Trust, a trust consisting of 29 Funds (each a “Fund”), in the preparation of the Schedules of Investments are summarized below and for derivatives, included in Note 1B below. The preparation of the Schedules of Investments in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Schedules of Investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and those differences could be significant.

A. SECURITY VALUATION

Security valuation procedures for the Trust, which include nightly price variance, as well as back-testing such as bi-weekly unchanged price, monthly secondary source and transaction analysis, have been approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”, or the “Trustees”). All internally fair valued securities are approved by a valuation committee (the “Valuation Committee”) appointed by the Board. The Valuation Committee is comprised of certain members of management as identified to the Board and convenes independently from portfolio management. All internally fair valued securities are updated daily and reviewed in detail by the Valuation Committee monthly unless changes occur within the period. The Valuation Committee reviews the validity of the model inputs and any changes to the model. Quarterly fair valuations are reviewed by the Board.

The Funds utilize a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (security types generally include listed equities).

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis is as follows:

Equity securities are valued at the official closing price (typically last sale) on the exchange on which the securities are primarily traded or, if no closing price is available, at the last bid price and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Restricted equity securities and private placements that are not widely traded, are illiquid, or are internally fair valued by the Valuation Committee, are generally categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

Certain non-U.S. securities may be fair valued in cases where closing prices are not readily available or are deemed not reflective of readily available market prices. For example, significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that non-U.S. markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that a Fund calculates its net asset value (“NAV”) (at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), generally 4 p.m. Eastern time) that may impact the value of securities traded in these non-U.S. markets. In such cases the Funds fair value non-U.S. securities using an independent pricing service which considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the non-U.S.

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


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NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as ADRs, financial futures, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and certain indexes, as well as prices for similar securities. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Because the frequency of significant events is not predictable, fair valuation of certain non-U.S. common stocks may occur on a frequent basis.

Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated quotations received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. For most bond types, the pricing service utilizes matrix pricing which considers one or more of the following factors: yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, current cash flows, type, and current day trade information, as well as dealer supplied prices. These valuations are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Structured debt instruments, such as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, may also incorporate collateral analysis and utilize cash flow models for valuation and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Pricing services do not provide pricing for all securities and therefore indicative bids from dealers are utilized which are based on pricing models used by market makers in the security and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Debt securities that are not widely traded, are illiquid, or are internally fair valued by the Valuation Committee, are generally categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

Listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Over-the-counter derivative contracts, which include forward currency contracts and equity-linked instruments, do not require material subjectivity as pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.

Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at NAV. Investments in closed-end funds are valued as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE each business day. Both are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

A summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ net assets by each major security type is disclosed at the end of the Schedule of Investments for each Fund. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of these corporate bonds are based on comparable liquid assets adjusted for accretion/amortization rate, current yield, current swap rates, and discount rates related to differences in capital structure and liquidity. Significant changes in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the observable market assumptions would have direct impacts to the discount rates used related to capital structure and/or liquidity discounts.

B. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities are intended to enable investors to understand how and why a Fund uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect a Fund’s results of operations and financial position. Summarized below are such disclosures and accounting policies for each specific type of derivative instruments used by certain Funds.

Forward Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded directly between currency traders and their customers.

Funds enter into forward currency contracts in conjunction with the planned purchase or sale of non-U.S. denominated securities in order to hedge the U.S. dollar cost of proceeds. The Funds also, from time to time, hedge the currency exposure of foreign denominated securities held in the portfolio,

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


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NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

back to U.S. dollars during perceived times of U.S. dollar strength. This is done to protect the U.S. dollar value of the portfolio. Forward currency contracts involve, to varying degrees, elements of market risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Schedules of Investments. Risks arise from the possible movements in non-U.S. exchange rates or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

Options contracts:

Certain Funds may invest in options contracts. An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price. Certain Funds may purchase or write both put and call options on portfolio securities. The Fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in the values of equities. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. Holdings of the Fund designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments.

The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market. Writers (sellers) of options are subject to unlimited risk of loss, as the seller will be obligated to deliver or take delivery of the security at a predetermined price which may, upon exercise of the option, be significantly different from the then-market value.

Warrants and Rights: Certain Funds hold warrants and rights acquired either through a direct purchase, including as part of private placement, or pursuant to corporate actions. Warrants and rights entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such warrants and rights are held as long positions by the Fund until exercised, sold or expired. Warrants and rights are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board approved fair valuation procedures.

C. SECURITIES LENDING

($ reported in thousands)

Certain Funds may loan securities to qualified brokers through an agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman (“BBH”), as a third party lending agent. Under the terms of agreement, a Fund is required to maintain collateral with a market value not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities. Collateral is adjusted daily in connection with changes in the market value of securities on loan. Collateral may consist of cash and securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies. Cash collateral is invested in a short-term money market fund. Dividends earned on the collateral and premiums paid by the broker are recorded as income by the Fund net of fees and rebates charged by BBH for its services as securities lending agent and in connection with this securities lending program. Lending portfolio securities involves a risk of delay in the recovery of the loaned securities or in the declining value of the collateral.

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


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NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

At December 31, 2015, the following Funds had securities on loan:

 

Fund

   Market value      Collateral  

International Equity

   $ 329       $ 336   

International Wealth Masters Fund

     93         99   

Wealth Masters Fund

     8,254         8,508   

D. SHORT SALES

Certain Funds may sell securities short. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in market price. To sell a security short, a Fund must borrow the security. The Fund’s obligation to replace the security borrowed and sold short will be fully collateralized at all times by the proceeds from the short sale retained by the broker and by cash and securities deposited in a segregated account with the Fund’s custodian. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will realize a loss, and if the price declines during the period, the Fund will realize a gain. Any realized gain will be decreased, and any realized loss increased, by the amount of transaction costs. On ex-dividend date, dividends on short sales are recorded as an expense to the Fund.

In accordance with the terms of its prime brokerage agreement, the Dynamic Trend Fund may receive rebate income or be charged a fee on borrowed securities. Such income or fee is calculated on a daily basis based upon the market value of each borrowed security and a variable rate that is dependent upon the availability of such security.

E. CREDIT RISK

In countries with limited or developing markets, investments may present greater risks than in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive effects on the market prices of these investments and the income they generate, as well as a Fund’s ability to repatriate such amounts.

High-yield/high-risk securities typically entail greater price volatility and/or principal and interest rate risk. There is a greater chance that an issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments on time. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high-yield/high-risk securities may be complex, and as a result, it may be more difficult for the adviser and/or subadviser to accurately predict risk.

Many municipalities insure repayment for their obligations. Although bond insurance reduces the risk of loss due to default by an issuer, such bonds remain subject to the risk that the market may fluctuate for other reasons, and there is no assurance that the insurance company will meet its obligations. Insured securities have been identified in the Schedule of Investments. A real or perceived decline in creditworthiness of a bond insurer can have an adverse impact on the value of insured bonds held in the Funds.

Certain Funds may invest a high percentage of their assets in specific sectors of the market in their pursuit of a greater investment return. Fluctuations in these sectors of concentration may have a greater impact on a Fund, positive or negative, than if a Fund did not concentrate its investments in such sectors.

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


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DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 2—ILLIQUID AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Investments are generally considered illiquid if they cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at the approximate amount at which such securities have been valued by a Fund. Additionally, the following information is also considered in determining liquidity: the frequency of trades and quotes for the investment, whether the investment is listed for trading on a recognized domestic exchange and/or whether two or more brokers are willing to purchase or sell the security at a comparable price, the extent of market making activity in the investment and the nature of the market for investment. Illiquid securities are footnoted as such at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments, where applicable. However, a portion of such footnoted securities could be liquid where it is determined that some, though not all, of the position could be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at the approximate amount at which such securities have been valued by the Fund.

Restricted securities are illiquid securities as defined above, not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). Generally, 144A securities are excluded from this category, except where defined as illiquid.

Each Fund will bear any costs, including those involved in registration under the 1933 Act, in connection with the disposition of such securities.

At December 31, 2015, the Funds did not hold any securities that were both illiquid and restricted.

NOTE 3—FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION

($ reported in thousands)

 

Fund

   Federal
Tax Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Alternatives Diversifier Fund

   $ 87,738       $ 2,563       $ (24,459    $ (21,896

Bond Fund

     74,302         1,055         (2,458      (1,403

CA Tax-Exempt Bond

     28,250         1,868         (120      1,748   

Dynamic Trend Fund

     436,362         28,234         (10,343      17,891   

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     28,411         277         (3,266      (2,989

Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

     39,252         258         (4,967      (4,709

Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

     5,108         —           (1,106      (1,106

Equity Trend Fund

     1,448,758         71,448         (41,500      29,948   

Essential Resources Fund

     4,861         34         (719      (685

Foreign Opportunities Fund

     1,299,381         470,021         (20,089      449,932   

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


VIRTUS OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

Global Equity Trend Fund

     44,020         2,015         (1,027      988   

Global Infrastructure Fund

     127,412         9,222         (16,921      (7,699

Global Opportunities Fund

     124,868         35,117         (1,152      33,965   

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

     84,448         10,945         (3,427      7,518   

Greater European Opportunities Fund

     22,541         3,320         (221      3,099   

Herzfeld Fund

     53,390         408         (4,588      (4,180

High Yield Fund

     75,590         92         (6,135      (6,043

International Equity Fund

     7,036         635         (329      306   

International Real Estate Securities Fund

     36,273         7,074         (3,535      3,539   

International Small-Cap Fund

     47,463         2,761         (8,816      (6,055

International Wealth Masters Fund

     5,263         408         (608      (200

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     5,033         392         (7      385   

Low Volatility Equity Fund (Options)

     (7      4         —           4   

Multi-Asset Trend Fund

     201,858         5,627         (3,095      2,532   

Multi-Sector Intermediate Bond Fund

     330,743         3,518         (30,553      (27,035

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund

     7,467,592         69,263         (277,599      (208,336

Real Estate Securities Fund

     838,301         475,732         (21,299      454,433   

Sector Trend Fund

     608,799         —           (9,668      (9,668

Senior Floating Rate Fund

     637,894         276         (37,037      (36,761

Wealth Masters Fund

     121,823         8,738         (13,740      (5,002

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


VIRTUS OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 4—REGULATORY MATTERS AND LITIGATION

From time to time, the Funds’ investment adviser and/or its affiliates and/or subadvisers may be involved in litigation and arbitration as well as examinations and investigations by various regulatory bodies, including the SEC, involving compliance with, among other things, securities laws, client investment guidelines, laws governing the activities of broker-dealers and other laws and regulations affecting their products and other activities. At this time, the Funds’ investment adviser believes that the outcomes of such matters are not likely, either individually or in the aggregate, to be material to these financial statements.

As part of an SEC non-public, confidential investigation of a matter entitled In the Matter of F-Squared Investments Inc., the SEC staff informed the Funds’ investment adviser that it was inquiring into whether it had violated securities laws or regulations with respect to circumstances related to that matter. On November 16, 2015, without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, the Funds’ investment adviser consented to the entry of an order providing that it cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and future violations of Sections 204, 206(2) and 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and Rules 204-2, 206(4)-1, 206(4)-7 and 206(4)-8 thereunder, and Section 34(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; agreed to a censure; and paid $16.5 million, which included a civil money penalty of $2 million, disgorgement of $13.4 million and prejudgment interest of $1.1 million.

On February 20, 2015, a putative class action complaint (In re Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Securities Litigation; formerly styled as Tom Cummins v. Virtus Investment Partners Inc. et al) alleging violation of the federal securities laws was filed by an individual shareholder against Virtus and certain of its officers (the “defendants”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On August 21, 2015, the lead plaintiff filed a Consolidated Class Action Complaint (the “Consolidated Complaint”) amending the originally filed complaint and adding the Trust as a defendant. The Consolidated Complaint was purportedly filed on behalf of all purchasers of Virtus common stock between January 25, 2013 and May 11, 2015 (the “Class Period”). The Consolidated Complaint alleges that during the Class Period, the defendants knowingly disseminated materially false and misleading statements and concealed material adverse facts relating to certain funds previously subadvised by F-Squared Investments, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“F-Squared”). The plaintiff seeks to recover unspecified damages. Virtus and its affiliates, including the Funds’ adviser, believe that the suit is without merit and intend to defend it vigorously. A motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint was filed on behalf of the defendants on October 21, 2015. The Trust believes that the risk of loss to the Funds as a result of this suit is remote. The adviser does not believe that the suit will have any impact on its ability to provide services to the Funds.

On May 8, 2015, a putative class action complaint (Mark Youngers v. Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. et al) alleging violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint, which was purportedly filed on behalf of purchasers of certain Virtus Funds previously subadvised by F-Squared between May 8, 2010 and December 22, 2014, inclusive (the “Class Period”), alleges claims against Virtus, certain Virtus officers and affiliates (including the Funds’ investment adviser, Euclid Advisors LLC and VP Distributors, LLC), the trustees and certain officers of the Trust, and certain other parties (the “defendants”). The complaint alleges that during the Class Period the defendants knowingly disseminated materially false and misleading statements and concealed or omitted material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading. On October 1, 2015, the plaintiff filed a First Amended Class Action Complaint which, among other things, added a derivative claim for breach of fiduciary duty on behalf of the Trust. On October 19, 2015, the Court entered an order transferring the action to the Southern District of New York. Virtus and its affiliates, including the Funds’ adviser, believe the plaintiff’s claims asserted in the complaint are frivolous and intend to defend them vigorously. The Trust believes that the risk of loss to the Funds as a result of this suit is remote. The adviser does not believe that the suit will have any impact on its ability to provide services to the Funds.

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


VIRTUS OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 5—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the Schedules of Investments (“N-Q”) were filed, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in these Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Other information regarding each Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent Report to Shareholders.


Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3. Exhibits.

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)  

      Virtus Opportunities Trust

  
By (Signature and Title)*  

        /s/ George R. Aylward

  
          George R. Aylward, President   
          (principal executive officer)   

Date

 

      2/26/16

  

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*  

        /s/ George R. Aylward

  
          George R. Aylward, President   
          (principal executive officer)   

Date

 

      2/26/16

  

 

By (Signature and Title)*  

        /s/ W. Patrick Bradley

  
 

        W. Patrick Bradley, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,

        and Treasurer

          (principal financial officer)   

Date

 

      2/26/16

  

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.


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