ZTR News and Press, Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc. From 08/31/23

2023-08-31 16:33:57 ET More on Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund ZTR: A Fund That Just Returns Your Money Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund declares $0.08 dividend Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund declares $0.08 dividend Virtus Global Di...

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced it will adjust its monthly distribution effective with the September distribution: The fund’s monthly distribution rate will be reduced from $0.08 per share to $0.05 per share effective with the distribution payable September ...

2023-08-17 18:06:32 ET Summary High inflation is a major problem in the U.S., pushing up the cost of living and putting pressure on household budgets. Investors can earn income by purchasing shares of closed-end funds like the RiverNorth Opportunities Fund. The RIV closed-end ...

2023-08-06 06:45:41 ET Summary ERH is a closed-end fund that invests in utility and high-yield bonds and offers investors a monthly distribution based on a managed policy. The fund's discount has widened, making it a more attractive option for investors. ERH's distribution pol...

2023-08-03 11:37:26 ET Summary Virtus Total Return Fund has a dividend yield of 15% but has underperformed with a total annual return of only 0.1% over two decades. The fund's income has consistently decreased, with dividend payments dropping from $2.16 to 96 cents per share annua...

2023-05-20 09:33:52 ET Summary I wrote an article on the merger of ZF into ZTR back in 2019. The 12% ZTR premium back then has now turned into an 11% discount. ZTR is a balanced fund with about 60% in equities and 40% in fixed income. ZTR currently uses a Managed Distribution ...

2023-04-18 10:39:52 ET Summary Utilities and infrastructure assets offer consistent and growing cash flows over time due to reinvestment, even during times of recession. The MEGI fund from New York Life Investments/CBRE currently trades at its widest discount in the past year and ...

Summary The ZTR follows a 60/40 balanced allocation. It pays an attractive 14.8% forward yield. However, with the fund only earning a 2.1% 5Yr average annual return, the distribution rate appears far too high and unsustainable. The Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. ( ZTR ) is ...

Summary Real assets offer inflation protection, strong cash flows, and defensive holdings in a slow-growth global economy. The RA fund delivers a steady monthly distribution with a current yield of 13.5% and offers potential capital appreciation for a strong total return. The past y...

Summary Bonds are back, offering the highest yields in over a decade. With an emphasis on a fixed income, my portfolio is positioned for weaker growth but stronger markets in 2023. Using an income-compounding approach, I can continue to grow my future income stream for retirement by...