10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.5% (November 2025)

This month's top 10 closed-end funds (CEFs) offer an average yield of 9.5% and strong long-term performance across diverse asset classes. For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Announces Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

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 December 11, 2025 December 30, 2025 AIO $0.15 January 12, 2026 January 29, 2026 AIO $0.15 February 12, 2026 February 26, 2026 The Fund previously announced the following monthly distribution on August 27, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date.

Business Wire • Nov 19, 2025

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on August 27, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 October 14, 2025 October 30, 2025 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 gain.

Business Wire • Oct 29, 2025

This 7.7% Dividend Is The Last Cheap AI Stock

If I can give you one piece of advice now, it's this: Don't fear this talk of an AI bubble.

Forbes • Oct 24, 2025

AIO: 7%-Plus Yield, 7% Discount On AI Assets

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund offers a 7.7% yield, diversified AI-focused portfolio, and currently trades at a 7% discount to NAV. AIO's portfolio blends equities, convertibles, and high-yield bonds, with top holdings in Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft, Broadcom, and JPMorgan Chase. Distribution coverage is strong, with realized gains and net investment income amply covering payouts; no return of capital reported.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2025

AIO: Trades At A Premium Valuation Despite Flaws

AIO offers a unique blend of AI-driven growth exposure and high income, but sacrifices capital appreciation for yield, making it best for income-focused investors. The fund's reliance on net realized gains over net investment income makes distributions vulnerable during market downturns and raises sustainability concerns. AIO currently trades at a premium to NAV, above its historical average, which limits its attractiveness compared to traditional index ETFs like QQQ.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2025

This AI Fund's 7.3% Payout Looks Great, But One Chart Screams ‘Sell'

There's a 7.3%-paying AI fund out there that looks like the perfect buy—7.3% yield, growing payout and special dividends. Yet, if you hold this one, I urge you to sell yesterday.

Forbes • Jun 17, 2025

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Announces Distributions

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following monthly distributions: Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date $0.15 July 11, 2025 July 30, 2025 $0.15 August 11, 2025 August 28, 2025 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,.

Business Wire • Jun 4, 2025

AIO: A Balanced Fund That Works

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund pays a monthly dividend, with a current dividend yield of about 7.5%. AIO's has a balanced and diverse portfolio of stocks and bonds with an emphasis on companies building out, or benefitting from, artificial intelligence (AI). AIO's balanced, AI focused approach has outperformed the S&P 500 over the 1, 3 and 5-year periods.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 3, 2025

Virtus Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV), Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ), Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income.

Business Wire • Jun 3, 2025