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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on November 20, 2024: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.15 December 12, 2024 December 30, 2024 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.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) has seen strong performance, driven by a narrowing discount and also AI-related investments. AIO's hybrid approach includes equities, convertibles, and high-yield bonds, making it more diversified but potentially limiting the relative returns. The fund comes with an attractive distribution yield that is paid monthly, which can be appealing to income-oriented investors.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The AI technology trend has driven significant outperformance for AI-related growth stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft, with closed-end funds like BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust and Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund offering high-yield income opportunities. The AIO CEF has delivered nearly 70% total return since August 2022, but I'm downgrading it to a Hold due to lack of NAV discount and potential tech stock volatility. AIO's stable monthly distribution and diversified holdings in tech, healthcare, and financials make it a solid long-term investment, despite potential market corrections.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com