NCZ
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund IINCZ
NCZ
About: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. Its portfolio of investments includes different sector investments such as in healthcare services, media, oil, gas and consumable fuels and others.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
88% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 8
17% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 28 | Existing positions reduced: 24
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 75 [Q2] → 82 (+7) [Q3]
12.86% less ownership
Funds ownership: 47.08% [Q2] → 34.22% (-12.86%) [Q3]
23% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $105M [Q2] → $80.9M (-$23.7M) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NCZ.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II Announces Quarterly Distribution: 5.500% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced today that it has declared a $0.34375 per share cash distribution payable on December 31, 2024 to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record on December 12, 2024. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCZ PR A, are rated “A” by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 per share. The 4,360,000 Series A Cumulative.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
CEF Weekly Review: Emerging Market Debt Remains A Tricky Income Holding
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of November and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a positive week, with most sectors gaining except for higher-quality sectors like Munis and Agencies. MLPs led month-to-date returns with double-digit gains. The Western Asset Emerging Market Debt Fund raised its distribution by 4%, but its 70% coverage ratio makes it less appealing.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
NCV, NCZ Announce Reverse Stock Splits and Monthly Distributions
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced today that their Boards of Trustees approved a 1-for-4 reverse stock split for each Fund effective on or about the start of trading on Monday, February 10, 2025 (“Effective Date”). The Funds' common shares will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis with new CUSIPs when the market opens on the Effective Date and one new share will be issued for ev.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
This 6.5% Preferred Stock Of NCZ Is Still Full Of 'Alpha'
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II's preferred shares NCZ-A, trading at $21.11 with a 6.55% yield, are rated “A” by Fitch, making them superior to most non-CEF preferred stocks. Despite not being investment-grade, NCZ-A's credit quality is exceptional due to stringent regulatory leverage requirements under the 1940 Securities Act. NCZ-A offers better credibility and yield compared to other preferred stocks like EPR-G and KIM-L, presenting a unique “Alpha” opportunity.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
NCZ: This Convertible Bond CEF Has Improved Over The Past Few Months
The Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II offers an attractive 11.39% yield, outperforming many peers and appealing to income-focused investors despite potential sustainability concerns. The fund's recent performance has been strong, with a 15.75% rise in share price in six months, slightly outpacing the S&P 500 Index. The fund may have taken a risk-off position due to July's market volatility, as its cash equivalent position increased to more than 5% of net assets.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II Announces Quarterly Distribution: 5.500% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced today that it has declared a $0.34375 per share cash distribution payable on September 30, 2024 to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record on September 13, 2024. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCZ PR A, are rated “A” by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 per share. The 4,360,000 Series A Cumulati.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Two Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Two Monthly Distributions: NCV, NCZ
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) today announced the following distributions on their respective common shares: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date NCV $0.034 September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024 September 26, 2024 NCV $0.034 October 11, 2024 October 11, 2024 October 30, 2024 NCV $0.034 November 12, 2024 November 12, 2024 Nov.
Positive
Forbes
6 months ago
My Latest ‘Recession Forecast' And 3 Big Dividends To Consider
At my CEF Insider service, we started 2024 expecting stocks to rise about 10% to 15% this year. Well, we're well within that range now: the S&P 500 is up just under 14% in 2024, as of this writing.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
Two Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Two Monthly Distributions: NCV, NCZ
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) today announced the following distributions on their respective common shares: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date NCV $0.034 July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024 July 30, 2024 NCV $0.034 August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 29, 2024 Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II: Ticker Amount of Distributi.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 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 2024 Target Term Fund (NYSE: CBH), 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 In.
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