Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund

NIE

Market cap $696M

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund offers an 8.06% yield, higher than major indices and most peers, while maintaining capital growth and sustainability. NIE's balanced allocation—56.6% equities, 36.8% convertibles—reflects prudent risk management amid stretched equity valuations and economic uncertainty. The fund's distribution is well-covered by investment income and realized gains, supporting the sustainability of its high yield for income-focused investors.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund offers an 8.01% yield, blending equities, convertibles, and derivatives for capital appreciation and income. NIE is heavily weighted in mega-cap technology stocks and currently has a 60/40 equity-to-convertible allocation, supporting growth via AI and cloud infrastructure trends. Compared to peers, NIE boasts lower fees and stronger total returns, making it attractive for income-focused investors, especially in tax-advantaged accounts.

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 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 gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.