Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) is a diversified closed-end management investment company that seeks to deliver current income and total return through a combination of equity securities, fixed-income instruments and an equity option‐writing strategy. The fund allocates its assets among U.S.-listed common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities and corporate bonds, while employing covered call and put option overlays to generate additional premium income and enhance yield.

Launched in February 2011, NFJ is managed by the investment professionals at Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, who focus on identifying dividend-paying companies with strong fundamentals and attractive valuations. The option-writing component is designed to capitalize on market volatility and supplement the fund’s income potential. Portfolio managers adjust sector weights, credit quality and duration based on evolving economic and market conditions, providing flexibility to navigate different market environments.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the fund offers monthly distributions that combine dividends, interest and option premiums, making it a suitable choice for investors seeking a single vehicle for diversified income exposure. As part of the Virtus family of closed-end funds, NFJ benefits from the firm’s broad research capabilities, risk management framework and operational infrastructure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.91 to $13.03
• 50-Day Range: $12.50 to $13.21
• 52-Week Range: $10.02 to $13.30
• Volume: 97,357 shs
• Average Volume: 199,627 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.45%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

NFJ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NFJ shares performed this year?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's stock was trading at $12.63 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, NFJ stock has increased by 2.5% and is now trading at $12.95.

Who are Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund include Bank of America Corp DE, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, Invesco Ltd. and Karpus Management Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund?

Shares of NFJ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund investors own include NGL Energy Partners (NGL), Energy Transfer (ET), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), AbbVie (ABBV), Nextera Energy Partners (NEP), Ares Capital (ARCC) and AT&T (T).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Record date for 9/29 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Today: 9/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/29/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NFJ
• CIK: 1260563
• Web: us.allianzgi.com
• Phone: (866) 270-7598
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 104
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $131.40 million
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A