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Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) is a diversified closed-end management investment company with an investment objective of capital appreciation, and income as a secondary objective. The fund indicates that it pursues these objectives through a balance of equity and fixed income investments, and its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange, where they may trade at a premium or discount to net asset value (NAV).
This news page highlights the fund’s recurring disclosures about monthly distributions, Section 19(a) notices, and tender offer activity. Regular press releases detail announced distribution amounts, ex-dates, payable dates, and estimated sources of each distribution, including net investment income, net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, and return of capital. The fund also publishes information on performance and distribution rates based on NAV, such as average annual total return on NAV and fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return and distribution rates.
In addition to distribution-related updates, Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. issues announcements regarding tender offers to repurchase a portion of its outstanding shares. These releases describe the terms of each offer, including the percentage of shares subject to repurchase, the pricing formula based on a percentage of NAV, and whether the offer was oversubscribed, leading to prorated acceptance of tendered shares. The fund has also discussed conditional tender offers that may be triggered when its average trading discount to NAV exceeds a specified threshold over a measurement period.
Investors and observers can use this news stream to follow how the fund manages distributions under its Managed Distribution Plan, how it addresses trading discounts through tender offers, and how its reported performance metrics based on NAV evolve over time.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on September 26, 2024. The Fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to maintain consistent distribution levels. However, the Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, indicating that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital.
For September 2024, 100% of the distribution is estimated to be a return of capital. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV is 4.19%, with an annualized current distribution rate of 8.80%. The fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV is 18.12%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 6.60%.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has announced monthly distributions of $0.05 per share for September, October, and November 2024. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to maintain consistent distribution levels. However, the current distribution appears to be primarily a return of capital, with 95.1% of the fiscal year-to-date distribution classified as such.
Key performance metrics as of July 31, 2024 include:
- 5-year Average Annual Total Return on NAV: 3.58%
- Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 9.13%
- Fiscal YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV: 12.84%
- Fiscal YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate: 6.09%
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on August 29, 2024. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to maintain consistent distribution levels. However, the current distribution is estimated to be 100% return of capital, as the fund has distributed more than its income and capital gains. This means shareholders are receiving back part of their investment rather than earnings.
The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return on NAV of 3.58% for the 5-year period and a fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV of 12.84%. The annualized current distribution rate stands at 9.13%. Investors should note that return of capital distributions do not necessarily reflect the fund's investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on July 30, 2024. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to maintain consistent distribution levels. However, the current distribution is estimated to be 100% return of capital, as the fund has distributed more than its income and capital gains.
Key financial metrics include:
- Average Annual Total Return on NAV (5-year): 2.04%
- Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 9.71%
- Fiscal YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV: 5.26%
- Fiscal YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate: 5.66%
Shareholders are cautioned that the distribution may not reflect the fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.
Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on June 27, 2024. This distribution may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or a return of capital. The fund disclosed that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, indicating a return of capital to shareholders. For June 2024, the entire distribution of $0.05 per share is from capital. The annualized current distribution rate is 9.46%, and the fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV is 7%. Shareholders should not equate distribution amounts with investment performance.
Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.05 per share for July and August 2024. The ex-date and record date for both months are set for the 11th and 12th respectively, with payments on the 30th and 29th. These distributions may come from net investment income, capital gains, or the fund's assets, potentially returning shareholder capital. Estimated sources for May 2024 show 100% return of capital. Performance data includes a 5-year average annual total return on NAV of 3.21%, a fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV of 7.00%, and an annualized current distribution rate of 9.46%. Actual tax reporting details will be provided with Form 1099-DIV.
Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on May 30, 2024. The distribution may be sourced from net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital. For May 2024, the entire distribution is estimated to be a return of capital. Fiscal year-to-date, 92.7% of distributions have been from return of capital. Performance figures, based on NAV, show a 5-year average annual return of 1.90% and a fiscal YTD total return of 0.17%. The current distribution rate is 10.02% annualized, while the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate stands at 4.17%.
Notably, these estimates may not align with tax reporting purposes, and shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for federal tax reporting.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced the final results of its tender offer to acquire 10% of its outstanding shares. The Fund accepted 6,857,832 shares, representing 10% of its outstanding shares, for payment on or about May 8, 2024. A total of 23,504,666.8517 shares were properly tendered, with approximately 29.18% of the shares tendered by each stockholder accepted for payment. The purchase price of the accepted shares is 98% of the Fund's net asset value per share, equal to $5.9976 per share.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced preliminary results of a tender offer to acquire 10% of its outstanding shares, with 23,600,666.85 shares tendered. The oversubscribed offer will lead to prorated purchases at 98% of the Fund's net asset value per share.
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