ZTR

Virtus Total Return Fund

ZTR

Market cap $349M

Overview Fund Activity

6.28 USD

-0.03

0.48%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.48%

5 days

0.16%

1 month

0.16%

3 months

2.28%

6 months

7.72%

Year to date

6.44%

1 year

3.97%

5 years

-20.51%

10 years

-46.6%

About: Virtus Total Return Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective of capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary objective. The Fund seeks to meet its objectives through a balance of equity and fixed income investments.

Financials Asset Management

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of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

30% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 30 | Existing positions reduced: 23

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $88.1M [Q1] → $94.6M (+$6.48M) [Q2]

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 11

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 88 [Q1] → 87 (-1) [Q2]

1.76% less ownership

Funds ownership: 23.9% [Q1] → 22.14% (-1.76%) [Q2]

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Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.05 September 12, 2025 September 29, 2025 ZTR $0.05 October 14, 2025 October 30, 2025 ZTR $0.05 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 Payable Date ZTR $0.05 August 11, 202.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

ZTR: Hybrid Portfolio With A Monthly Distribution And Attractive Discount

ZTR remains attractively valued, trading at a historical discount despite recent narrowing since our last update. The fund's hybrid approach—utilities, infrastructure equities, and high-quality fixed income—offers a compelling mix for income-focused investors, especially as rates stabilize or come down. AI-driven energy demand and stable NAV growth support the distribution, while tax-friendly return of capital enhances after-tax returns for long-term holders.

ZTR: Hybrid Portfolio With A Monthly Distribution And Attractive Discount

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 4, 2025: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 July 11, 2025 July 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 gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, ho.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

ZTR: Arbitrage Opportunity On This Complicated Income Fund

ZTR's deep discount to NAV and history of tender offers create a timely arbitrage opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. The fund blends equities and fixed income, offering a high 9.8% yield, but its distribution has been repeatedly cut and is partially return of capital. ZTR's long-term performance is weak, with significant price declines offset by distributions; it's not suitable as a core buy-and-hold income holding.

ZTR: Arbitrage Opportunity On This Complicated Income Fund

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Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 6, 2025: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 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. Shareholders should note, h.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced the following monthly distributions: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 July 11, 2025 July 30, 2025 $0.05 August 11, 2025 August 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, or a combination thereof. Shareholde.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions

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.

Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Bolsters Strategy with Portfolio Manager

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced that Newfleet Asset Management's Benjamin Caron, CFA, senior managing director and portfolio manager, has been added as a portfolio manager on the Fund, which is managed by Newfleet and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Caron, with over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, is a member of Newfleet's multi-sector portfolio management team that manages several multi-sector fixed inco.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Bolsters Strategy with Portfolio Manager

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 6, 2025: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 May 12, 2025 May 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 should note, how.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

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