NIE
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income FundNIE
NIE
About: Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective is to seek total return comprised of capital appreciation, current income, and gains. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities and income-producing convertible securities. Its portfolio of investments comprises different sector investments, such as aerospace and defense, banks, IT services, software, and others.
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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
333% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 3
15% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 31 | Existing positions reduced: 27
14% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $146M [Q1] → $167M (+$21M) [Q2]
13% more funds holding
Funds holding: 76 [Q1] → 86 (+10) [Q2]
1.38% more ownership
Funds ownership: 23.75% [Q1] → 25.13% (+1.38%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NIE.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of Nearly 9% (August 2025)
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. In this monthly series, we highlight the ten best CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select 10 CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 13% (July 2025)
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. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
NIE: Blended CEF That Delivers Both Growth And Income
NIE manages $662.9M in net assets with a diversified, blended investment approach. The fund offers an attractive dividend yield of approximately 8.4%, appealing to income-focused investors. Recent fact sheets and annual reports highlight NIE's risk profile and valuation metrics.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) previously announced the following quarterly distribution on March 6, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 June 12, 2025 June 27, 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 gains, or a combination thereof. S.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
NIE: This Equity/Convertible CEF Provides Tech Exposure With Reduced Downside Risk
The Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund balances equities and convertibles, using a covered call strategy to reduce risk and generate additional income. Currently trading at a -10.01% discount to NAV, NIE has a history of steady quarterly distributions and occasional special payouts. With high correlations to SPY and QQQ, NIE offers reduced risk through convertibles and hedging, making it a strategic buy during market corrections.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) today announced the following quarterly distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 June 12, 2025 June 27, 2025 The Fund previously announced the following quarterly distribution on November 20, 2024: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 March 13, 2025 March 28, 2025 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund wil.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
NIE: Quarterly Update On An Excellent Equity And Convertible Fund
The Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund offers an 8.00% yield, higher than most equity and convertible indices, appealing to income-focused investors. The market appears to think that the fund will be able to sustain its distribution going forward, adding to the fund's appeal. The fund's recent 12.18% total return, driven by a strategic allocation to equities and convertibles, outperformed the S&P 500 over the past few months.
Neutral
Business Wire
7 months ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) previously announced the following quarterly distribution on November 20, 2024: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 December 12, 2024 December 30, 2024 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 combinatio.
Neutral
Business Wire
9 months ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) today announced the following quarterly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 December 12, 2024 December 30, 2024 NIE $0.50 March 13, 2025 March 28, 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 gains,.
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