Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.08 for December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, potentially distributing amounts from net investment income, capital gains, or Fund assets. Notably, the Fund has indicated distributions may include a return of capital, implying that some returns may not reflect investment performance. For October 2022, the average annual total return on NAV over five years stood at 0.91%, with a fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate of 13.81%.

On November 4, 2022, Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share, effective November 10, 2022, with a record date of November 14, and payable on November 21. The distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which may partially draw from net investment income and capital gains. Notably, a substantial portion of the distribution is anticipated to be a return of capital, indicating potential risks to shareholders' capital. The Fund reported a fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV of -9.98%.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a distribution of $0.08 per share, with relevant dates: Ex-Date on October 12, 2022, Record Date on October 13, 2022, and Payable Date on October 20, 2022. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or other sources. The fund indicated that a portion of this amount may represent a return of capital, with a current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate of 14.14% and a cumulative total return on NAV of -13.18%.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has completed a non-transferable rights offering, issuing 20.3 million shares of common stock. The total net proceeds, approximately $140.6 million after expenses, will be invested across the Fund's equity portfolio. The shares were priced at $6.96, 95% of the average market price as of September 16, 2022. The Fund intends to capitalize on investment opportunities in global infrastructure, aiming for capital appreciation and income while offering a defensive strategy during market volatility.

On September 19, 2022, Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced the completion of its non-transferable rights offering, which expired on September 16, 2022. The subscription price was set at $6.96 per share, reflecting a discount to the net asset value of $7.88 and the average share price of $7.33. Shareholders could acquire one share for every three held, with approximately 20.3 million shares requested, surpassing the 16.5 million shares available. Confirmation of subscriptions and net proceeds is expected on September 21, 2022.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.08 per share for September, October, and November 2022. The fund's Managed Distribution Plan aims to consistently provide distributions, which may include returns of capital if income and capital gains are insufficient. The August 2022 distribution breakdown shows just 4.3% from net investment income, with 95.7% from long-term capital gains. The fund's current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate is 11.82%, while cumulative total return on NAV is -1.04%.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 on August 3, 2022, with an ex-date of August 10, a record date of August 11, and a payable date of August 18. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims for consistent distributions, partially funded by net investment income and capital gains. Notably, a portion of this distribution may stem from a return of capital, indicating that investors may receive part of their initial investment back rather than profits. Key metrics include a current fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 11.33%.

On August 1, 2022, Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced its rights offering registration statement was effective. Shareholders will receive non-transferable rights to acquire one share for every three held, with a maximum of 16,500,000 shares, potentially increasing to 20,625,000 shares. The subscription period runs from August 10 to September 16, 2022, with the share price at 95% of the lower of the fund's net asset value or the average sales price of the stock on the NYSE at expiration. Rights are non-transferable and not for trading on any market.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) has set August 9, 2022 as the record date for its rights offering announced on March 3, 2022. Shareholders will receive non-transferable rights to acquire shares, with one share available for each three rights held. The subscription price will be 95% of the lower net asset value or the average sales price of the stock. The registration statement for this offering was amended on July 28, 2022 and awaits SEC effectiveness. This offering aims to enhance capital appreciation for shareholders.