Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO)
AIO: Buy The Discount, Capture The Broadening AI Infrastructure Theme
The Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund offers diversified exposure to the AI theme across multiple sectors beyond information technology. I recommend AIO with a Buy rating, citing a temporary market pullback, long-term AI infrastructure growth, and a current -8.17% discount to NAV. AIO's portfolio is positioned to benefit from shifting AI dynamics, including increased CPU and storage demand driven by agentic AI adoption.
AIO: Not Structurally Built To Efficiently Participate In AI Growth
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund remains a hold due to structural limitations despite a compelling 10.7% discount to NAV. AIO offers a 7.7% yield with monthly distributions, but net investment income is weak, and upside growth is consistently sold to fund payouts. The fund's blended strategy—49.9% equities, 32.3% convertibles, and 15.3% high yield—limits participation in AI sector growth versus pure-play ETFs.
10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (March 2026)
The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 10% plus yield and 10.8% 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.
10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.7% (February 2026)
The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.7% yield and -10% 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.
AIO: Discount Can Bring Opportunity After Drop From Premium Levels (Upgrade)
AIO: Discount Can Bring Opportunity After Drop From Premium Levels (Upgrade)
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.
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.
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.
This AI Fund's 7.3% Payout Looks Great, But One Chart Screams ‘Sell'
There's a 7.3%-paying AI fund out there that looks like the perfect buy—7.3% yield, growing payout and special dividends. Yet, if you hold this one, I urge you to sell yesterday.
AIO: A Balanced Fund That Works
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund pays a monthly dividend, with a current dividend yield of about 7.5%. AIO's has a balanced and diverse portfolio of stocks and bonds with an emphasis on companies building out, or benefitting from, artificial intelligence (AI). AIO's balanced, AI focused approach has outperformed the S&P 500 over the 1, 3 and 5-year periods.
This 8% Dividend Taps Into The Real AI Gold Rush
Can we still call ourselves contrarians if we buy into “mainstream” trends like the stunning growth of AI? Of course we can.
AIO: Turning AI Exposure Into Passive Income With Dividends
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund offers a balanced portfolio with a 7.4% dividend yield, focusing on tech and income-oriented investments. AIO's reliance on net realized gains and leverage increases its risk profile, especially during market downturns and high-interest rate environments. The fund trades at a premium to NAV, making it potentially overvalued; Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund offers a better value proposition.
