ZTR

Virtus Total Return Fund
ZTR

$6.18

0.49%

Market Cap: $381M

About: Virtus Total Return Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary objective through a balance of equity and fixed income investments. It invests in operators of infrastructure in the communications, utility, energy, and transportation industries.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 78 [Q1] → 75 (-3) [Q2]

23% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 13

29.06% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.67% [Q1] → 25.61% (-29.06%) [Q2]

35% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $147M [Q1] → $95.8M (-$50.9M) [Q2]

38% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 32

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about ZTR published over the past 30 days

ZTR: Discount Remains Attractive As Better Performance Takes Hold

The Virtus Total Return Fund (ZTR) provides investors with exposure to both utilities and fixed-income instruments, an area of the market that stands to benefit in a lower-rate environment. The fund trades at an attractive discount while it has started to perform much better in 2024; it also pays out a relatively high distribution rate of ~10%. The fund completed a tender offer earlier this year, and there are potentially two more conditional tender offers to be triggered in the future.

ZTR: Discount Remains Attractive As Better Performance Takes Hold

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 September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024 September 26, 2024 $0.05 October 11, 2024 October 11, 2024 October 30, 2024 $0.05 November 12, 2024 November 12, 2024 November 27, 2024 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions

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 6, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.05 August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 29, 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 combination thereof. Sharehol.

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

ZTR: Much Improved Portfolio And May Benefit From AI Boom

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. is a closed-end fund that can protect against inflation and generate income. The ZTR fund's current yield of 10.33% compares well with similar funds, but its performance has lagged market indices. The fund might be able to benefit from the artificial intelligence boom due to its significant exposure to electric utilities.

ZTR: Much Improved Portfolio And May Benefit From AI Boom

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 6, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.05 July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024 July 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 combination thereof. Shareholders s.

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

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 1, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.05 June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024 June 27, 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 combination thereof. Shareholders.

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, 2024 July 11, 2024 July 30, 2024 $0.05 August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 29, 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 c.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Distributions

ZTR Tender Offer Results Better For Investors Than Expected

Virtus Total Return Fund conducted a voluntary tender offer, showing management alignment with shareholders. The tender offer was for up to 10% of shares at 98% of NAV, with the potential for two more offers depending on the discount. Investors who tendered saw better-than-expected results, with a pro-ration of 29.18% and a final tender price at a +10.7% premium to the market price.

ZTR Tender Offer Results Better For Investors Than Expected

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 1, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.05 May 10, 2024 May 13, 2024 May 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 combination thereof. Shareholders sho.

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

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) (“the Fund”) today announced final results of its tender offer (“Tender Offer”) to acquire 10% of its outstanding shares, which expired May 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. The Fund accepted 6,857,832 shares, representing 10% of its outstanding shares, for payment on or about May 8, 2024. A total of 23,504,666.8517 shares were properly tendered. Therefore, on a prorated basis, approximately 29.18% of the shares tender.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

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