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Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$26.80 +0.06 (+0.21%)
Closing price 03:58 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$26.82 +0.02 (+0.07%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern
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About Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Stock (NYSE:NIE)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$26.75
$26.85
50-Day Range
$25.44
$26.81
52-Week Range
$22.78
$27.24
Volume
21,098 shs
Average Volume
61,568 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.70%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE:NIE) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company designed to provide shareholders with a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing predominantly in convertible securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers alongside selected common stocks. Leveraging the hybrid characteristics of convertibles, the fund aims to capture income potential while maintaining exposure to equity market upside.

The fund’s investment strategy centers on a flexible allocation between fixed-income and equity components, with portfolio managers conducting rigorous credit and equity research to identify issuers offering attractive risk-reward profiles. Geographic exposure spans developed and emerging markets, allowing the fund to capitalize on global growth opportunities and relative value across sectors. Leverage, when employed, is used to enhance yield but is managed within defined risk parameters to preserve the fund’s overall risk-return balance.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund is managed by Virtus Investment Partners, a registered investment adviser headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, with a network of research and trading professionals across major U.S. financial centers. The fund team is supported by dedicated convertible research analysts and equity strategists who monitor market developments and issuer fundamentals. Since its inception, the fund has been part of Virtus’s closed-end fund complex, which encompasses multiple specialized vehicles focused on delivering diversified income solutions to investors.

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NIE Stock News Headlines

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NIE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund's stock was trading at $24.95 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, NIE stock has increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $26.80.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund's top institutional shareholders include Evolve Private Wealth LLC, OxenFree Capital LLC, Allworth Financial LP and David J Yvars Group.
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Shares of NIE 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund investors own include Altria Group (MO), Verizon Communications (VZ), British American Tobacco (BTI), VICI Properties (VICI), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) and Ares Capital (ARCC).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/29 Dividend
6/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/29 Dividend
6/15/2026
Dividend Payable
6/29/2026
Today
8/14/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
Capital Markets
Sub-Industry
Asset Management & Custody Banks
Current Symbol
NYSE:NIE
CIK
1383441
Fax
N/A
Employees
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Year Founded
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Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
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Trailing P/E Ratio
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Forward P/E Ratio
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P/E Growth
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Net Income
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Net Margins
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Pretax Margin
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Return on Equity
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Return on Assets
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Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$114.85 million
Price / Sales
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Cash Flow
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Price / Cash Flow
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Book Value
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Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
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Free Float
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Market Cap
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Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
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This page (NYSE:NIE) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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