High-Yield Fund Distributions
Virtus Announces High-Yield Monthly and Quarterly Dividends Across Multiple Funds
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NCV's discount to NAV is about 6%, narrower than its roughly 10% average over the past year, meaning buyers are paying closer to the fund's portfolio value; its $0.136 monthly distribution yields about 9.9% on market price but about 9.25% of NAV due to the discount; the fund uses a managed distribution plan that can include return of capital and capital gains.
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NCZ is paying a monthly dividend of $0.12 with an ex-dividend date Sept. 14 and a payable date Sept. 29, and it is trading around $15.27 with a 52-week range of $12.95–$16.17; the stock has a 50-day moving average near $15.54 and a 200-day average near $15.10, illustrating a range-bound, value-oriented setup.
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NIE opened at about $26.06, has a 52-week range of about $22.78–$27.24, and trades near the 50-day ($26.30) and 200-day ($25.76) averages; the fund seeks a blend of convertible securities and select equities, with flexible allocation between fixed income and equity components.
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ACV opened at $26.00, with a 50-day moving average of about $27.22 and a 200-day average of about $26.80; its 12-month low/high are roughly $23.07/$29.04, and it aims for total return via a portfolio of convertible securities, corporate bonds, dividend-paying common stocks and preferred securities using a bottom-up, research-driven process.
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Total Return Fund Inc. will distribute $0.055 per share monthly, with ex-dividend dates September 14, 2026; October 13, 2026; and November 12, 2026, and payable dates September 29, 2026; October 29, 2026; and November 27, 2026.
Virtus closed-end funds are rolling out a slate of high-yield monthly and quarterly distributions, with payouts ranging from 8.3% to 9.9% on market price. The funds announced ex-dividend dates of September 14, 2026, with payments scheduled for late September and beyond, according to Ticker Report. These distributions use managed payout plans that may include return of capital and capital gains, giving investors steady income streams backed by portfolios of convertible securities, corporate bonds, and dividend-paying stocks.
NCV Offers 9.9% Yield With Narrowing Discount
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) declared a monthly distribution of $0.136 per share, yielding roughly 9.9% on market price. However, the fund trades at only a 6% discount to its net asset value, down from a 10% average over the past year, according to Market Screener. This means investors are paying closer to what the fund's portfolio is actually worth. On an NAV basis, the yield drops to about 9.25% due to the tighter discount.
NCZ Trades in Stable Range Near $15
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) is paying a monthly dividend of $0.12, with an ex-dividend date of September 14 and payment on September 29, 2026. The fund trades around $15.27 with a 52-week range of $12.95 to $16.17, according to Financial Content. Its 50-day moving average sits near $15.54 and its 200-day average near $15.10, showing a range-bound, value-oriented setup. The yield comes in at approximately 9.4%.
NIE and ACV Blend Convertibles With Equity Exposure
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.58, with an ex-dividend date of September 14 and payout on September 29. The fund yields about 8.9% and trades near $26.06, close to its 50-day moving average of $26.30 and 200-day average of $25.76, according to Market Screener. NIE seeks a flexible blend of convertible securities and select equities, adjusting its mix between fixed income and equity components based on market conditions.
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (ACV) declared a monthly dividend of $0.18, yielding around 8.3%. The fund trades near $26.00 with a 50-day moving average of $27.22 and 200-day average of $26.80, according to Market Screener. Over 12 months, ACV has ranged from roughly $23.07 to $29.04. Its strategy blends convertible securities, corporate bonds, dividend-paying common stocks, and preferred securities using a bottom-up research approach.
Total Return Fund Continues Monthly Payouts Through 2026
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. will distribute $0.055 per share monthly, with three payouts scheduled through November 2026. Ex-dividend dates fall on September 14, October 13, and November 12, with payment dates of September 29, October 29, and November 27, according to Ticker Report. These regular distributions keep capital flowing to shareholders on a predictable schedule, supporting the fund's focus on total return through a diversified convertible and income-focused strategy.
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