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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRTS) is a premier investment management firm dedicated to providing high-quality investment products and services to both individuals and institutions. Known for its integrity, quality, and strength, the company operates on a multi-manager model that encompasses several affiliated managers, each with distinct investment styles and autonomous processes. This structure allows Virtus to offer a wide array of investment options, including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and variable insurance funds.
The company's core business revolves around generating revenue through investment management fees, distribution and service fees, and administration and shareholder service fees. Headquartered in the United States, Virtus serves clients nationwide, building lasting partnerships and ensuring their success as investors. The firm places a strong emphasis on client responsibility and is committed to delivering exceptional value.
Recent Achievements and Current Projects:
- Virtus has expanded its suite of investment products to include more ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) focused funds, reflecting a growing investor demand for responsible and sustainable investing options.
- The firm has also undertaken significant digital transformation projects aimed at enhancing the client experience through cutting-edge technology and user-friendly platforms.
Financial Condition:
Virtus Investment Partners has shown robust financial performance, evidenced by consistent growth in assets under management (AUM) and a strong balance sheet. The company’s revenue streams are well-diversified, providing a stable financial foundation and resilience against market fluctuations.
Partnerships:
The company collaborates with a variety of financial institutions and advisory firms to broaden its reach and improve service offerings. These partnerships enable Virtus to deliver specialized investment solutions and maintain a competitive edge in the asset management industry.
Virtus Investment Partners continues to adapt to market trends and economic conditions, ensuring that they remain a trusted partner for investors seeking comprehensive investment strategies and superior portfolio management.
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Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced a 1-for-4 reverse stock split effective February 10, 2025. The funds will maintain their trading symbols but receive new CUSIPs. Shareholders will be paid cash for fractional shares while maintaining the same percentage ownership. The boards expect the split to result in higher per-share market prices, potentially broadening the investor base and improving stock liquidity. Monthly distributions will continue with adjusted rates: NCV's distribution will increase from $0.034 to $0.136, and NCZ's from $0.030 to $0.120 after the split.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $179.4 billion and other fee-earning assets of $2.3 billion, totaling $181.7 billion as of October 31, 2024. The decline in AUM from the previous month is attributed to market performance and net outflows from open-end funds and institutional accounts, partially offset by positive net flows in retail separate accounts. Preliminary average AUM for the quarter was $182.4 billion.
By product type, AUM figures were:
- Open-End Funds: $56.6 billion
- Closed-End Funds: $10.3 billion
- Retail Separate Accounts: $49.8 billion
- Institutional Accounts: $62.7 billion
By asset class, AUM figures were:
- Equity: $104.5 billion
- Fixed Income: $38.2 billion
- Multi-Asset: $21.3 billion
- Alternatives: $15.4 billion
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: DPG) announced its monthly distribution of $0.07 per share, payable November 12, 2024. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the October distribution consists entirely of return of capital (100%). Year-to-date distributions total $0.910 per share, with 98.5% from return of capital and 1.5% from net investment income. The Fund's 5-year average annual return on NAV is 4.80%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 6.52% of NAV. The Fund's fiscal year-to-date total return on NAV stands at 39.70%.
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.18 per share, payable on October 30, 2024. The Fund's distribution analysis reveals that 100% of the current distribution ($0.180) represents a return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics show a 12.57% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period, with a 9.73% annualized current distribution rate. The fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV stands at 13.78%, while the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate is 6.49%.
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%.
Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on October 30, 2024. The Fund's distribution analysis reveals that 100% of the October distribution comes from return of capital, with no contribution from investment income or capital gains. For the fiscal year-to-date, 96% of distributions were return of capital, while 4% came from net investment income. The Fund's performance metrics show a 5-year average annual return on NAV of 4.64%, an annualized distribution rate of 8.57%, and a fiscal YTD cumulative total return of 22.22%.
Virtus Investment Partners reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with diluted EPS of $5.71 and adjusted EPS of $6.92. Total assets under management reached $183.7 billion, up 6% from the previous quarter, driven by market performance and positive net flows in retail separate accounts, ETFs, and global funds. Total sales increased 7% to $6.6 billion with improvements across all product categories. Operating income grew 25% to $55.3 million, while operating margin expanded to 24.3%. The company maintained strong financial position with $195.5 million in cash and reduced gross debt to $241.8 million.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) has launched the Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE: KMID), the first ETF strategy managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick (KAR). The actively managed ETF focuses on 25-35 high-quality mid-cap stocks, chosen through KAR’s rigorous business-analyst approach to fundamental research. The goal is to achieve attractive, risk-adjusted long-term returns by investing in businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and above-average growth potential. Jon Christensen, CFA, and Craig Stone manage the ETF. Virtus’ multi-manager ETF platform now includes 19 actively managed and index-based ETFs, offering diverse asset classes.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS), a multi-boutique asset management company, has announced its plan to release third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Friday, October 25, 2024. Following the release, the company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern for the investment community.
The call will be led by George R. Aylward, president and CEO, and Michael A. Angerthal, executive vice president and CFO. An accompanying presentation will be available in the Presentations section of virtus.com. For those unable to attend, a replay of the call will be accessible in the Investor Relations section for at least one year.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $183.7 billion and other fee earning assets of $2.4 billion as of September 30, 2024. Total client assets reached $186.1 billion. The increase in AUM from June 30, 2024 was primarily due to market performance and positive net flows in retail separate accounts, partially offset by net outflows in institutional accounts and open-end funds.
Key AUM figures by product type as of September 30, 2024:
- Open-End Funds: $58.1 billion
- Closed-End Funds: $10.4 billion
- Retail Separate Accounts: $50.6 billion
- Institutional Accounts: $64.6 billion
AUM by asset class:
- Equity: $106.8 billion
- Fixed Income: $39.0 billion
- Multi-Asset: $21.6 billion
- Alternatives: $16.3 billion
The preliminary average AUM for the quarter was $176.0 billion.
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