ZTR
Virtus Total Return FundZTR
ZTR
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.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
144% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 9
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 2 (+1) [Q4]
14% more funds holding
Funds holding: 78 [Q3] → 89 (+11) [Q4]
1.56% more ownership
Funds ownership: 27.34% [Q3] → 28.9% (+1.56%) [Q4]
5% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 23 | Existing positions reduced: 22
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $116M [Q3] → $116M (-$73.1K) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ZTR.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks 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 November 20, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 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, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should n.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month 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: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 April 11, 2025 April 29, 2025 $0.05 May 12, 2025 May 29, 2025 $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 c.
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 November 20, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 February 13, 2025 February 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 sh.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CEF Weekly Review: Tender Offers Keep Generating Alpha
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of February and highlight recent market action. Most CEF sectors rose, driven by tighter credit spreads and higher stocks, with EM Equity and Preferreds leading month-to-date gains. Virtus Total Return Fund's tender offer resulted in a high 31% pro-ration factor, generating a 6% annualized alpha, highlighting its generous buy-back terms.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ZTR: Low Bond Allocation Is An Advantage For This Closed-End Fund
The Virtus Total Return Fund offers high income (10.24% yield) and equity exposure, making it attractive for investors seeking inflation protection and income. Despite recent underperformance, the fund's equity focus and flexible asset allocation strategy position it well for inflationary environments and potential future gains. There are signs that bonds will deliver very disappointing real returns going forward, which makes the fund's 75/25 portfolio more attractive than more balanced funds.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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 previously announced tender offer to acquire 10% of its outstanding shares, which expired February 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern). The Fund accepted 6,172,049 shares, representing 10% of its outstanding shares, for payment on or about February 12, 2025. A total of 20,219,605 shares were properly tendered. Therefore, on a prorated basis, approximately 30.53% of the shares.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) (the “Fund”) today announced preliminary results of its previously announced tender offer (“Tender Offer”) to acquire 10% of the Fund's outstanding shares, which expired on February 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. (Eastern). Approximately 20,373,789 shares were tendered, including shares tendered pursuant to notices of guaranteed delivery, based on preliminary information. With the Tender Offer oversubscribed, the relative number of.
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 November 20, 2024: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.05 January 13, 2025 January 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 shou.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
CEF Weekly Review: CEF Tender Offers Kick Off The Year
CEF Weekly Review: CEF Tender Offers Kick Off The Year
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) (the “Fund”) today announced the commencement of a tender offer (“Tender Offer”) that will begin on January 7, 2025, and expire at 5 p.m. (Eastern) on February 6, 2025 (the “Expiration Date”), which will also be the pricing date, unless the Tender Offer is extended. The Tender Offer was previously announced as a conditional tender offer subject to certain factors that have been determined to have been met. The Fund inte.
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