Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund

ACV

Market cap $278M

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund has delivered strong total returns, aided by a narrowing discount to NAV and robust tech sector performance. ACV now trades at a modest -1.31% discount, with a 7.94% yield, but its heavy tech and convertible exposure raises caution amid stretched equity valuations. Distribution stability is appealing, but coverage relies heavily on capital gains rather than net investment income, making sustainability sensitive to market conditions.

The Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund offers a 7.76% yield, primarily through convertible bonds with significant technology sector exposure. ACV's convertible-heavy portfolio provides downside protection versus equities and higher yields than common stock, but total returns may lag in bull markets. Despite tech concentration, ACV's largest holdings differ from the S&P 500, reducing single-company risk but maintaining sector vulnerability.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 3, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 June 15, 2026 June 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 June 15, 2026 June 29, 2026 ACV $0.18 July 13, 2026 July 30, 2026 ACV $0.18 August 13, 2026 August 28, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV), Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ), Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 May 11, 2026 May 28, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof.

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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 April 13, 2026 April 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination there.

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is upgraded to a buy as it now trades at a 3.49% discount to NAV, reversing prior premium concerns. ACV offers an 8.2% dividend yield, supported by strong earnings and a diversified portfolio, but distributions rely heavily on short-term capital gains. The fund's convertible-heavy strategy enables participation in market rallies yet exposes ACV to NAV declines during downturns due to low net investment income.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 March 16, 2026 March 30, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination there.