AIO Raises Monthly Distribution 17% to ﹩0.21
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Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced on September 23, 2026, that it will raise its monthly distribution from ﹩0.18 to ﹩0.21 per share beginning with the October payment. The increase is 17%.
The fund declared the new amount for October 29 and November 27, with record dates of October 13 and November 12. Virtus said the change is intended to provide a more attractive distribution and address the discount at which AIO shares trade relative to net asset value.
AIO estimated that 98.9% of its September distribution came from realized short-term capital gains and 1.1% from net investment income. Those figures are estimates rather than final tax classifications. Under the managed-distribution plan, future payments may include return of capital if income and realized gains are insufficient.
For shareholders, the higher payment improves near-term cash flow but does not by itself show greater recurring earnings. The fund’s realized gains, net asset value and later Section 19(a) notices will show how the higher rate is being funded.
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