Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc. (the Fund), formerly The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc., is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income. It is invested in a balance of approximately 60% equity and 40% fixed income investments. The equity allocation invests exclusively in what the managers believe are high-quality companies within the high yielding global equity universe. The fixed income portion of the fund is designed to generate high total return from both current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in intermediate-term debt securities across 14 fixed income sectors. It invests in consumer discretionary, financials, healthcare, industrials, consumer staples, telecommunication services and utilities sectors. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. acts as advisor and Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC acts as sub-advisor for the Fund.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Finance
- Industry: Closed-End Fund - Equity
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: NYSE:ZTR
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: N/A
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $12.21
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $11.64
- 52 Week Range: $11.00 - $12.56
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Dividend:- Annual Dividend: $1.31
- Dividend Yield: 8.8%
Misc:- Average Volume: 141,543 shs.
- Beta: 0.7
Frequently Asked Questions for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)
What is Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund's stock symbol?
Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ZTR."
How often does Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund?
Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, May 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.113 per share on Thursday, May 18th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.84%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 9th. View Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund's Dividend History.
Who are some of Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund include HDFC Bank Limited (HDB), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citigroup (C), HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN), China Life Insurance Co Ltd (LFC), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), BNP Paribas SA (BNPQY), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Allianz SE (AZSEY), U.S. Bancorp (USB) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MTU).
How do I buy Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund stock?
Shares of Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund stock cost?
One share of Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.51.
Consensus Ratings for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR) (?) The ratings breakdown includes the most recent rating from each analyst that has rated the stock within the last twelve months. The ratings score is a calculation of the average number of sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). The consensus price target is a mean average of the most recent price target set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.| Ratings Breakdown: | No ratings tracked in the last 12 months. |
| Consensus Rating: | N/A (Score: NaN) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A |
Analysts' Ratings History for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 7/15/2015 | Stifel Nicolaus | Initiated Coverage | Buy | | N/A |  |
(Data available from 5/26/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)
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Earnings Estimates for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)No earnings estimates for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Current Dividend Information for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)| Most Recent Dividend: | 5/18/2017 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.31 |
| Dividend Yield: | 10.47% |
| Dividend Growth: | 3.40% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | |
Dividend History by Quarter for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/2/2017 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.74% | 5/9/2017 | 5/11/2017 | 5/18/2017 |
| 3/2/2017 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.74% | 3/9/2017 | 3/13/2017 | 3/20/2017 |
| 3/2/2017 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.74% | 6/8/2017 | 6/12/2017 | 6/19/2017 |
| 3/2/2017 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.74% | 4/11/2017 | 4/13/2017 | 4/21/2017 |
| 12/12/2016 | | $0.11 | | 2/9/2017 | 2/13/2017 | 2/21/2017 |
| 12/5/2016 | special | $0.11 | 11.99% | 1/5/2017 | 12/29/2016 | 1/10/2017 |
| 12/5/2016 | | $0.11 | | 12/8/2016 | 12/12/2016 | 12/19/2016 |
| 9/22/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.25% | 11/9/2016 | 11/14/2016 | 11/21/2016 |
| 9/22/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.25% | 10/11/2016 | 10/13/2016 | 10/20/2016 |
| 9/2/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 10.81% | 9/8/2016 | 9/12/2016 | 9/19/2016 |
| 8/2/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 10.94% | 8/9/2016 | 8/11/2016 | 8/18/2016 |
| 7/5/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.21% | 7/7/2016 | 7/11/2016 | 7/18/2016 |
| 6/3/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.15% | 6/9/2016 | 6/13/2016 | 6/20/2016 |
| 5/3/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 10.91% | 5/10/2016 | 5/12/2016 | 5/19/2016 |
| 4/4/2016 | monthly | $0.11 | 11.14% | 4/7/2016 | 4/11/2016 | 4/18/2016 |
| 3/2/2016 | monthly | $0.08 | 7.84% | 3/9/2016 | 3/11/2016 | 3/18/2016 |
| 2/2/2016 | monthly | $0.08 | 2.22% | 2/9/2016 | 2/11/2016 | 2/19/2016 |
| 12/23/2015 | special | $0.06 | 2.09% | 12/29/2015 | 12/31/2015 | 1/11/2016 |
| 12/2/2015 | monthly | $0.08 | 7.95% | 12/9/2015 | 12/11/2015 | 12/18/2015 |
| 11/3/2015 | monthly | $0.08 | 7.76% | 11/9/2015 | 11/12/2015 | 11/19/2015 |
| 10/2/2015 | monthly | $0.08 | 8.29% | 10/8/2015 | 10/13/2015 | 10/20/2015 |
| 9/2/2015 | monthly | $0.08 | 8.22% | 9/9/2015 | 9/11/2015 | 9/18/2015 |
| 8/4/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 8.16% | 8/11/2015 | 8/13/2015 | 8/20/2015 |
| 7/2/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 8.06% | 7/9/2015 | 7/13/2015 | 7/20/2015 |
| 6/2/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.96% | 6/9/2015 | 6/11/2015 | 6/18/2015 |
| 5/4/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.83% | 5/7/2015 | 5/11/2015 | 5/18/2015 |
| 4/2/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.82% | 4/9/2015 | 4/13/2015 | 4/20/2015 |
| 3/3/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.81% | 3/10/2015 | 3/12/2015 | 3/19/2015 |
| 2/3/2015 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.6% | 2/10/2015 | 2/12/2015 | 2/20/2015 |
| 12/1/2014 | dec 14 | $0.09 | 7.79% | 12/9/2014 | 12/11/2014 | 12/18/2014 |
| 11/5/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.76% | 11/10/2014 | 11/13/2014 | 11/20/2014 |
| 10/2/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.78% | 10/9/2014 | 10/14/2014 | 10/21/2014 |
| 9/2/2014 | sep 14 | $0.09 | 7.77% | 9/10/2014 | 9/12/2014 | 9/19/2014 |
| 8/4/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.76% | 8/7/2014 | 8/11/2014 | 8/18/2014 |
| 7/2/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.66% | 7/9/2014 | 7/11/2014 | 7/18/2014 |
| 6/2/2014 | jun 14 | $0.09 | 7.7% | 6/10/2014 | 6/12/2014 | 6/19/2014 |
| 5/2/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.71% | 5/8/2014 | 5/12/2014 | 5/19/2014 |
| 4/2/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.76% | 4/9/2014 | 4/11/2014 | 4/21/2014 |
| 3/4/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.7% | 3/11/2014 | 3/13/2014 | 3/20/2014 |
| 2/4/2014 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.86% | 2/11/2014 | 2/13/2014 | 2/21/2014 |
| 12/3/2013 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.77% | 12/10/2013 | 12/12/2013 | 12/19/2013 |
| 12/2/2013 | dec 13 | $0.09 | | 12/10/2013 | 12/12/2013 | 12/19/2013 |
| 11/4/2013 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.8% | 11/7/2013 | 11/12/2013 | 11/19/2013 |
| 11/1/2013 | nov 13 | $0.09 | | 11/7/2013 | 11/12/2013 | 11/19/2013 |
| 10/2/2013 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.85% | 10/9/2013 | 10/11/2013 | 10/18/2013 |
| 9/4/2013 | monthly | $0.08 | 7.84% | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 9/20/2013 |
| 9/3/2013 | sep 13 | $0.08 | | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 9/20/2013 |
| 8/2/2013 | monthly | $0.09 | 7.81% | 8/8/2013 | 8/12/2013 | 8/19/2013 |
| 8/1/2013 | aug 13 | $0.09 | | 8/8/2013 | 8/12/2013 | 8/19/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.65%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 17.30%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/7/2017 | Willliam R Moyer | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $11.56 | $34,680.00 | |
| 1/11/2017 | James M Oates | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $11.26 | $33,780.00 | |
| 10/9/2015 | David Dickerson | SVP | Buy | 1,700 | $11.75 | $19,975.00 | |
| 4/14/2015 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 7,000 | $13.69 | $95,830.00 | |
| 10/28/2014 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 2,260 | $13.72 | $31,007.20 | |
| 10/17/2014 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 5,000 | $13.19 | $65,950.00 | |
| 4/23/2014 | Wendy W Luscombe | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $14.06 | $28,120.00 | |
| 4/14/2014 | Wendy W Luscombe | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $13.79 | $13,790.00 | |
| 12/19/2013 | David Dickerson | SVP | Buy | 8,100 | $13.74 | $111,294.00 | |
| 7/5/2013 | Wendy W Luscombe | Director | Buy | 2,200 | $12.85 | $28,270.00 | |
| 6/24/2013 | James B Rogers Jr | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $12.53 | $12,530.00 | |
| 6/13/2013 | James B Rogers Jr | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $13.26 | $13,260.00 | |
| 5/2/2013 | David Dickerson | SVP | Buy | 4,000 | $13.02 | $52,080.00 | |
| 4/29/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 5,000 | $12.97 | $64,850.00 | |
| 4/12/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 5,000 | $12.96 | $64,800.00 | |
| 4/10/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 15,000 | $12.87 | $193,050.00 | |
| 4/9/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 3,054 | $12.87 | $39,304.98 | |
| 4/4/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 5,000 | $12.94 | $64,700.00 | |
| 4/3/2013 | Carlton Neel | SVP | Buy | 10,000 | $12.99 | $129,900.00 | |
| 12/14/2012 | David Dickerson | SVP | Buy | 2,000 | $12.43 | $24,860.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)
Latest Headlines for Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (NYSE:ZTR)
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc., Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Commence Tender Offers
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 9:11 AM |
 | Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (ZTR) Getting Somewhat Favorable News Coverage, Study Shows
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 27 at 8:28 AM |
| Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Announces Conditions Met For Third Tender Offer
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 6:53 PM |
| Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc. Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice
finance.yahoo.com - February 13 at 2:19 AM |
| Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc. Declares Distributions And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice
finance.yahoo.com - December 2 at 9:12 PM |
 | Cash Dividend On The Way From Zweig Total Return Fund (ZTR)
www.nasdaq.com - October 8 at 7:32 PM |
 | Zweig Total Return Fund declares $0.113 dividend
seekingalpha.com - September 21 at 7:46 PM |
| The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distributions And Discloses Sources Of Distribution -- Section 19(a) Notice
finance.yahoo.com - September 21 at 12:04 PM |
| ZTR: A Good Bet Ahead Of The Next Market Correction
seekingalpha.com - September 5 at 7:07 PM |
| Ancora Advisors Sends Letter to the Board of Directors of The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR)
finance.yahoo.com - December 30 at 1:26 PM |
| ZWEIG TOTAL RETURN FUND INC Financials
finance.yahoo.com - December 8 at 1:14 PM |
| Origins of Technical Movement, Pricing Tomorrow - Research on Titan International, Zweig Total Return Fund, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, and Sanchez Energy Corp
finance.yahoo.com - November 12 at 8:35 AM |
| What is Ticking the Markets - Research on Overstock.com, Titan International, Zweig Total Return Fund and BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
finance.yahoo.com - November 5 at 8:00 AM |
Virtus Global Dividend &ome Fund (ZTR) Chart for Friday, May, 26, 2017
