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ZTR

Virtus Total Return Fund

6.44 USD
-0.16
2.42%
At close Updated Sep 14, 11:30 AM EDT
1 day
-2.42%
5 days
-4.59%
1 month
-4.73%
3 months
-4.73%
6 months
-5.57%
Year to date
1.58%
1 year
2.38%
5 years
-32.49%
10 years
-45.19%
 

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.

News

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 20%
Neutral 80%
Negative 0%
Neutral
Business Wire
11 days ago
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions
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 $0.055 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 ZTR $0.055 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 ZTR $0.055 November 12, 2026 November 27, 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 invest.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions
Neutral
Business Wire
17 days ago
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 3, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 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 income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ZTR: An Opportunity Thanks To Its Valuation And Recent Distribution Increase
Virtus Total Return Fund offers diversified exposure to utilities, industrials, and energy, benefiting from AI-driven infrastructure demand. ZTR trades at a wide discount to NAV, which is around where it was earlier this year and continues to make it look attractively valued. The fund's distribution rate comes in at 9.71%, and we've seen a 10% bump in this payout recently as well.
ZTR: An Opportunity Thanks To Its Valuation And Recent Distribution Increase
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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 3, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 July 13, 2026 July 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 thereof. Shareholders sho.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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 3, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 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. Shareholders sho.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Increase to Monthly Distributions
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced it will increase its monthly distribution from $0.05 per share to $0.055 per share, an increase of 10% or $0.005 per share, effective with the June distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 June 15, 2026 June 29, 2026 ZTR $0.055 July 13, 2026 July 30, 2026 ZTR $0.055 August 13, 2026 August 28, 2026 This increase is part of the Fund's ongoing efforts to enhanc.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Increase to Monthly Distributions
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
ZTR: A Nice Discount, Energy Exposure, And A Fully Covered Distribution
The Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. offers a 9.12% yield with a hybrid portfolio heavily weighted toward equities, favoring long-term wealth preservation. ZTR has increased its energy sector allocation to 16.25% of common equity holdings, capitalizing on potential tailwinds from rising oil prices.
ZTR: A Nice Discount, Energy Exposure, And A Fully Covered Distribution
Neutral
Business Wire
3 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.
Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
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 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.05 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. Shareholders shoul.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
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 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.05 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 thereof. Shareholders s.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
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