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Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) is a diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company that focuses on total return from current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. The fund uses a multi-asset approach based on fundamental research, dynamically allocating to what it describes as attractive segments of a company’s debt and equity to shape its risk/reward profile.
The AIO news feed is centered on the fund’s distribution activity and related disclosures. Regular announcements detail monthly cash distributions, including the amount per share, ex-dividend and record dates, and payable dates. The fund also periodically announces special year-end distributions that are described as being made to manage certain federal tax requirements, in addition to its regular monthly payments.
A distinctive feature of AIO’s news flow is the recurring Section 19(a) notices that estimate the sources of each distribution and fiscal year-to-date distributions. These releases break down distributions into net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains, and return of capital (or other capital source). They also present NAV-based metrics such as average annual total return on NAV, fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return on NAV, and distribution rates, with clear statements that these figures are not intended to represent individual shareholder performance.
Investors and analysts following AIO’s news can use these updates to track how the fund’s Managed Distribution Plan is implemented over time and how the composition of distributions evolves across fiscal periods. Bookmark this page to review the latest distribution announcements, Section 19(a) breakdowns, and related fund communications as they are released.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced its April 2025 monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on April 29, 2025. The distribution breakdown reveals:
- 89.3% from Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains ($0.134)
- 10.7% from Net Investment Income ($0.016)
- No Return of Capital
The Fund's performance metrics show a 14.83% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period, with an 8.74% annualized current distribution rate. The fiscal year-to-date (starting February 1, 2025) indicates a -11.26% cumulative total return on NAV and a 1.46% cumulative distribution rate.
Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims to maintain consistent distribution levels from various sources. Shareholders should note that distributions may include capital return if the Fund's aggregate income and capital gains fall short of the distribution amount. The actual tax implications will be detailed in Form 1099-DIV.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has disclosed information regarding its monthly distribution under its Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund aims to maintain consistent distribution levels that may be sourced from net investment income, realized capital gains, or a combination thereof.
Shareholders are advised that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and realized capital gains are less than the distribution amount, the difference will be distributed from Fund assets, constituting a return of shareholder capital. The Fund emphasizes that distribution estimates are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to draw conclusions about investment performance.
The actual distribution amounts and sources for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's fiscal year investment performance and may change based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV for calendar year tax reporting purposes.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced its monthly distributions under its Managed Distribution Plan. The fund aims to maintain consistent distribution levels that may be sourced from net investment income, realized capital gains, or a combination of both.
The fund emphasizes that if aggregate net investment income and realized capital gains fall short of the distribution amount, the difference will be distributed from Fund assets, resulting in a return of shareholder capital. The fund has already announced its February 2025 distribution.
The announcement includes a reminder that performance figures are based on the Fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) rather than market price. Distribution amounts and sources provided are estimates, with final tax reporting details to be provided via Form 1099-DIV.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has disclosed information about its monthly distribution under its Managed Distribution Plan. The fund aims to maintain consistent distribution levels that may be sourced from net investment income, realized capital gains, or a combination of both.
Shareholders are advised that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and realized capital gains are less than the distribution amount, the difference will be distributed from Fund assets and constitute a return of shareholder capital. The Fund emphasizes that distribution estimates are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to draw conclusions about investment performance.
Final tax reporting will be provided via Form 1099-DIV, as actual distribution sources may vary based on the Fund's fiscal year investment experience and tax regulations.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced its January 2025 monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on January 30, 2025. The distribution sources include: 9.3% from net investment income, 71.3% from short-term capital gains, and 19.4% from long-term capital gains.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return on NAV of 13.36% for the 5-year period, with an annualized current distribution rate of 7.92%. The fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV stands at 18.82%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.26%.
Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund maintains consistent distribution levels, which may be paid from various sources. Shareholders are advised that if aggregate income and capital gains are less than the distribution amount, the difference will constitute a return of capital.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on December 30, 2024. The Fund's distribution sources for December 2024 comprise 100% from Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains. For the fiscal year-to-date, distributions include 0.4% from Net Investment Income, 45.3% from Short-Term Capital Gains, 45.4% from Long-Term Capital Gains, and 8.9% from Return of Capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show a 14.22% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period, a 7.66% annualized current distribution rate, and a 22.11% fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV. The fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate stands at 6.38%.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced monthly distributions of $0.15 per share from December 2024 through March 2025. The Fund's performance shows a 13.35% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period and a 14.15% fiscal YTD cumulative total return. The current distribution sources include 47.3% from net realized short-term capital gains and 52.7% from net realized long-term capital gains. The Fund maintains an 8.14% annualized current distribution rate and a 6.11% fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate.
The Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on October 30, 2024. The distribution sources include 1.9% from net investment income and 98.1% from net realized long-term capital gains for October 2024. The Fund's fiscal year-to-date performance shows a 14.02% cumulative total return on NAV, with an 8.10% annualized current distribution rate. The Fund's five-year average annual total return on NAV stands at 13.55%.