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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. reports developments for a multi-boutique asset management business serving individual and institutional clients. News commonly covers assets under management, sales and net flows across open-end funds, closed-end funds, retail separate accounts and institutional accounts, as well as asset-class trends in equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives strategies.
The company also announces product activity through Virtus ETF Solutions, including actively managed exchange-traded funds managed by affiliated or selected investment managers such as Silvant Capital Management and Duff & Phelps Investment Management. Related updates include earnings releases, non-GAAP performance measures, closed-end fund distribution notices, and investment strategies offered through Virtus-affiliated advisers and subadvisers.
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) declared monthly distributions of $0.18 per share, payable on June 29, July 30, and August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 15, July 13, and August 13.
The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan; distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or a return of capital. For May 2026 and fiscal YTD, estimated distributions of $0.18 and $0.72 per share were 100% from net realized short-term capital gains. As of May 29, 2026, 5-year average annual total return on NAV was 9.75%, annualized current distribution rate 7.47%, fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV 14.65%, and fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate 2.49%.
Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) increased its monthly distribution by 10%, from $0.05 to $0.055 per share, starting with the June 2026 payment.
The new rate applies to June 29, July 30, and August 28, 2026 pay dates and equates to about 10.0% on market price and 8.8% on NAV as of June 2, 2026.
Under its Managed Distribution Plan, payments may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or, if those are insufficient, a return of capital. For May 2026, estimated sources were 32% net investment income and 68% realized capital gains, with no return of capital.
As of May 29, 2026, the fund reported a 5‑year average annual total return on NAV of 7.71%, fiscal year‑to‑date cumulative total return on NAV of 9.62%, and a fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate of 3.96%.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE:AIO) raised its monthly distribution by 20%, from $0.15 to $0.18 per share, starting with the June 2026 payment.
The $0.18 distributions are scheduled for June 29, July 30, and August 28, 2026, with corresponding ex/record dates of June 15, July 13, and August 13. The new rate implies an annualized yield of about 7.9% on the June 2, 2026 market price of $27.40 and 7.0% on NAV of $30.92. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, so payouts may come from net investment income, realized gains, or shareholder capital if needed.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.40 per common share for Q2 2026. The dividend will be paid on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026. Future dividends require board approval.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) reported preliminary assets under management of $154.8 billion and other fee-earning assets of $1.7 billion, for total client assets of $156.5 billion as of April 30, 2026.
AUM was $149.0 billion on March 31, 2026, with changes driven by market performance, positive net flows in certain products, and net outflows in others.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) reported Q1 2026 results: GAAP EPS $1.05 and adjusted diluted EPS $5.38; total sales $5.8B; net flows ($8.4B); ending AUM $149.0B. Revenue and adjusted operating income declined versus prior periods. The company completed a majority investment in Keystone for $200M and repurchased $10.0M of stock.
Virtus (NYSE: VRTS) launched the Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (NYSE Arca: SSMG) on April 22, 2026, its 26th ETF under Virtus ETF Solutions.
The actively managed fund targets capital appreciation via ~70–90 U.S. small- and mid-cap equities with disruptive products, strong profitability metrics, and earnings growth potential, using a bottom-up, risk-aware portfolio construction by Silvant Capital Management.
Virtus (NYSE:VRTS) launched the Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Income ETF (NYSE Arca: DPRE) on April 15, 2026. The actively managed ETF targets high current income via a 60%–80% allocation to equity REITs and 20%–40% to investment-grade, real estate-focused debt and preferred securities.
The multi-asset approach aims to boost yield while reducing volatility versus all-equity REIT portfolios and is managed by Duff & Phelps under Virtus ETF Solutions.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) reported preliminary total client assets of $150.6 billion as of March 31, 2026, including AUM of $149.0 billion and other fee-earning assets of $1.6 billion. Preliminary average AUM for the quarter was $158.2 billion.
Quarterly AUM declined vs. December 31, 2025 due to market performance and net outflows in retail separate accounts, institutional accounts, and U.S. retail funds, partially offset by positive net flows in exchange-traded funds and global funds. The March 1, 2026 acquisition of Keystone National Group added $2.3 billion to AUM.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) will release first-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, May 1, 2026.
A conference call and webcast with CEO George R. Aylward and CFO Michael A. Angerthal will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Presentation materials will be in the Presentations section of virtus.com and a replay will be available in Investor Relations for at least one year.