NIE
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income FundNIE
NIE
About: Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek total return comprised of capital appreciation, current income, and gains. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities and income-producing convertible securities. Its portfolio of investments comprises different sector investments such as aerospace and defense, banks, IT services, software, and others.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
43% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 33 | Existing positions reduced: 23
29% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 7
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 78 [Q2] → 80 (+2) [Q3]
0.89% less ownership
Funds ownership: 26.89% [Q2] → 26.0% (-0.89%) [Q3]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $173M [Q2] → $159M (-$13.8M) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NIE.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) today announced the following quarterly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.50 December 12, 2024 December 30, 2024 NIE $0.50 March 13, 2025 March 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,.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
NIE: Updates On Finances And Distributions Following Release Of Semi-Annual Report
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund offers a high yield of 8.74%, which is higher than many other closed-end funds using similar strategies. The NIE closed-end fund's strategy includes investing in both equity and convertible securities, providing inflation protection and potential capital appreciation. The fund's portfolio has substantial exposure to the Magnificent 7, which makes it difficult to include in a portfolio that probably already has significant exposure to these stocks.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Announces Distribution and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
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 13, 2024 September 13, 2024 September 26, 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 the.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
5 months ago
Want $22,500 in Passive Income? Invest $20,000 in These Dividend Stocks
24/7 Wall Street Insights With inflation showing few signs of appreciable reversal, prices for other goods and services will inevitably continue to rise.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
NIE: Multi-Asset CEF Pays Attractive Distribution Yield And Provides Some Downside Protection
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund invests in equities and convertible securities, with varying allocations between the two. The fund uses a covered call option strategy on 70% of the equity portion to enhance distributions and reduce portfolio risk. NIE has a high correlation with SPY due to its high exposure to infotech equities.
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Announces Distribution and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
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 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. Sharehold.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Investors' Choice: Roller Coaster Or Merry-Go-Round?
Achieving long-term "equity returns" generally requires holding tight through periods of volatility. The "roller coaster" experience is worth it, as Nobel Prize winners and other researchers have demonstrated over the years. There is an alternative for investors seeking a smoother ride and a better night's sleep through market downturns.
Positive
Forbes
8 months ago
These ‘Chameleon' 9%+ Dividends Will Be The Income Play Of The Decade
Let's talk about convertibles for a second—but not the car with a removable top that everyone thinks of when they hear that word: I'm talking about convertible bonds.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
NIE: This CEF Is A Surprisingly Good Equity/Convertible Offering From Virtus
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund aims to provide investors with an attractive level of income without sacrificing the upside potential of investing in equities. The NIE closed-end fund invests substantially in convertible securities, which offer higher yields than common equities and potential benefits if the company's stock becomes valuable. The NIE CEF's performance has been solid, with a 12.57% increase in share price since the previous article was published, and it has a reliable history of distributions.
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