Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund·Financial Services

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 April 13, 2026 April 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or.

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.5% plus yield and nearly 8% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund remains a hold due to structural limitations despite a compelling 10.7% discount to NAV. AIO offers a 7.7% yield with monthly distributions, but net investment income is weak, and upside growth is consistently sold to fund payouts. The fund's blended strategy—49.9% equities, 32.3% convertibles, and 15.3% high yield—limits participation in AI sector growth versus pure-play ETFs.

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 10% plus yield and 10.8% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 4, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 March 16, 2026 March 30, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 March 16, 2026 March 30, 2026 AIO $0.15 April 13, 2026 April 29, 2026 AIO $0.15 May 11, 2026 May 28, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, fro.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-ended management investment company. The Fund seeks to generate a stable income stream and growth of capital by focusing on one of the most significant long-term secular growth opportunities in markets. The Fund invests in a growing universe of opportunities across a broad spectrum of technologies and sectors embracing the disruptive power of artificial intelligence and other new technologies. The Fund's investment advisor is Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc., and its investment subadvisor is Voya Investment Management Co. LLC.
Financial Services
Asset Management
2019-10-29
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