Welcome to our dedicated page for Virtus AI & Tech Opp Fund news (Ticker: AIO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Virtus AI & Tech Opp Fund stock.
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.
On November 11, 2022, Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) reported that shareholders approved a new subadvisory agreement with Voya Investment Management. Voya IM has been managing the fund since July 25, 2022 under an interim agreement. The fund maintains its existing investment objectives and strategies. The fund aims to deliver total return through diverse income sources, while managing risks associated with principal loss and potential trading discounts or premiums on shares.
On October 17, 2022, the Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15, with an ex-date of October 12, 2022, a record date of October 13, 2022, and a payable date of November 1, 2022. The Fund's Managed Distribution Plan aims to maintain consistent distribution levels from net investment income, realized capital gains, or Fund assets. As of September 30, 2022, the Fund reported an average annual total return of 8.34% over five years and a fiscal year-to-date total return of -21.25%.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) announced monthly distributions of $0.15 per share for October, November, and December 2022. Key distribution dates include the ex-dates of October 12, November 10, and December 9, 2022, with payable dates on November 1, December 1, and January 3, 2023. The fund aims to maintain a stable distribution strategy, with potential distributions sourced from net investment income or realized capital gains. The cumulative total return on NAV for fiscal year-to-date is -14.06%, indicating challenges in performance.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, effective September 1, 2022. The distribution will be sourced from net realized long-term capital gains, amounting to $0.150 and representing 100% of the current distribution. The fund's Managed Distribution Plan aims for consistent payouts, potentially funded by capital return if investment income falls short. As of the latest report, the fund has a fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate of 8.83% and a cumulative total return on NAV of -12.09%.
The Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.15 per share, with an ex-date of July 8, 2022, record date of July 11, 2022, and payable date of August 1, 2022. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims to maintain a steady distribution level, potentially funded by net investment income and realized capital gains. However, if these sources are insufficient, the difference may be sourced from the Fund's assets, affecting shareholder capital. As of June 30, 2022, the average annual total return on NAV over five years was 9.92%.
The Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) announced a distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on July 1, 2022. The fund aims to maintain consistent distributions through net investment income and realized capital gains, with potential returns sourced from capital if income falls short. For June 2022, the estimated sources of distribution include 100% from net realized long-term capital gains. The fund has an annualized distribution rate of 8.62% year-to-date, with a cumulative total return of -11.34% for the fiscal year.
On June 7, 2022, Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced monthly distributions of $0.15 per share for July, August, and September.
The Fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, intending to sustain consistent distribution levels, which may involve returning shareholder capital if net investment income is insufficient. As of May 31, 2022, the Fund reported a 5-year average annual total return of 14.61% and a fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return of -11.34%.
On May 16, 2022, Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15 per share. The distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which may include returns of capital if net investment income and realized capital gains fall short. As of April 29, 2022, the Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV was 15.97%, while the current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate stands at 8.41%. However, YTD cumulative total return on NAV is down 9.78%.
The Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15, with an ex-date of April 8, 2022, a record date of April 11, 2022, and a payable date of May 2, 2022. The distribution may derive from net investment income and realized capital gains. If these are insufficient, the shortfall will be sourced from the Fund's assets, potentially indicating a return of capital. For fiscal year-to-date, the annualized distribution rate is 7.53%, and the cumulative total return on NAV is 0.06%. Performance figures are based on NAV and not market price.
Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.15, with an ex-date of March 10, 2022, record date of March 11, 2022, and payable date of April 1, 2022.
Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the fund's distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or fund assets, which could represent a return of capital. The fund's fiscal year started February 1, 2022, with a fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV at -1.64% and a current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate of 7.61%.