Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) sees 5.289% stake reported by Advisors Asset Management

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Advisors Asset Management, Inc., a Delaware-based broker-dealer and investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership of 1,006,400 shares of common stock of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, representing 5.289% of the outstanding class as of 11/30/2025. AAM has sole power to vote and dispose of all 1,006,400 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.

The shares are held in several unit investment trusts for which AAM serves as sponsor, and no single trust holds 5% or more of the fund’s common stock. AAM disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares and certifies that the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the fund.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

92838U801

(CUSIP Number)

11/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92838U801

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Advisors Asset Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,006,400.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,006,400.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,006,400.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.289 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Advisors Asset Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 18925 Base Camp Road, Monument, Colorado 80132
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware, U.S.A.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 92838U801
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,006,400
(b)	Percent of class: 5.289%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,006,400
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,006,400
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. is sponsor of several unit investment trusts which hold shares of common stock of the issuer. No unit investment trust sponsored by Advisors Asset Management, Inc. holds 5% or more of the issuer's common stock. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of the issuer identified in this filing.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 6
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Advisors Asset Management, Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Cliff Corso
Name/Title:	Cliff Corso, Chief Executive Officer
Date:	12/10/2025

FAQ

What stake in Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) does Advisors Asset Management report?

Advisors Asset Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 1,006,400 shares of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II common stock, representing 5.289% of the outstanding class as of 11/30/2025.

Does Advisors Asset Management control voting and disposition of NCZ shares?

Yes. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. reports sole power to vote and dispose of 1,006,400 NCZ common shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

In what capacity does Advisors Asset Management hold NCZ shares?

Advisors Asset Management, Inc. is the sponsor of several unit investment trusts that hold NCZ common stock. It states that no individual trust holds 5% or more of NCZ’s common stock.

Does Advisors Asset Management claim full beneficial ownership of NCZ shares?

No. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership of the NCZ shares identified, even though they are reported for Schedule 13G purposes.

Is Advisors Asset Management seeking to influence control of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ)?

The filing certifies that the NCZ securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

What type of reporting person is Advisors Asset Management in this NCZ Schedule 13G?

Advisors Asset Management, Inc. is classified as a broker-dealer (BD) and an investment adviser (IA) for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

What event date triggered this Schedule 13G filing for NCZ?

The date of the event requiring the filing is listed as 11/30/2025.