AIO: Discount Can Bring Opportunity After Drop From Premium Levels (Upgrade)

The Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund provides investors with exposure to a portfolio that is tilted primarily toward technology stocks, with a hybrid allocation to equities, convertibles, and high-yield bonds.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2026

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 November 19, 2025: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 January 12, 2026 January 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 ga.

Business Wire • Jan 28, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 8.7% (January 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 8.7% yield and -7.5% 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.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2026

AIO: Gets The Job Done But Underwhelming Compared To Alternatives

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund remains rated Hold due to underwhelming performance and reliance on net realized gains. AIO trades at a 10.67% discount to NAV, with an 8.2% yield, but lags peers like STK and FFA in total return and price appreciation. The fund's hybrid strategy blends equities, convertibles, and high yield bonds, but weak net investment income threatens dividend sustainability during downturns.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.25% (December 2025)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.25% yield and -7.5% 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.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 27, 2025

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Announces Special Year-End Distribution 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 special year-end distribution to holders of its common shares: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $1.191 December 29, 2025 January 9, 2026 This special year-end distribution, which is in addition to the regular monthly distribution paid to holders of its common shares, is being paid by the Fund to manage certain federal ta.

Business Wire • Dec 19, 2025

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

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