Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

AIO

Market cap $789M

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund remains rated Hold due to underwhelming performance and reliance on net realized gains. AIO trades at a 10.67% discount to NAV, with an 8.2% yield, but lags peers like STK and FFA in total return and price appreciation. The fund's hybrid strategy blends equities, convertibles, and high yield bonds, but weak net investment income threatens dividend sustainability during downturns.

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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following special year-end distribution to holders of its common shares: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $1.191 December 29, 2025 January 9, 2026 This special year-end distribution, which is in addition to the regular monthly distribution paid to holders of its common shares, is being paid by the Fund to manage certain federal ta.

This month's top 10 closed-end funds (CEFs) offer an average yield of 9.5% and strong long-term performance across diverse asset classes. For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 December 11, 2025 December 30, 2025 AIO $0.15 January 12, 2026 January 29, 2026 AIO $0.15 February 12, 2026 February 26, 2026 The Fund previously announced the following monthly distribution on August 27, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on August 27, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 October 14, 2025 October 30, 2025 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 gain.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund offers a 7.7% yield, diversified AI-focused portfolio, and currently trades at a 7% discount to NAV. AIO's portfolio blends equities, convertibles, and high-yield bonds, with top holdings in Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft, Broadcom, and JPMorgan Chase. Distribution coverage is strong, with realized gains and net investment income amply covering payouts; no return of capital reported.

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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on August 27, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 September 12, 2025 September 29, 2025 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.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 September 12, 2025 September 29, 2025 AIO $0.15 October 14, 2025 October 30, 2025 AIO $0.15 November 13, 2025 November 26, 2025 The Fund previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 4, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date.