Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 9.84% ($0.63 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was November 12, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 27, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 50.9%; the market capitalization is approximately $314M. Review ZTR dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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ZTR fund composition

ZTR holds 100 positions, with 30.5% of assets in its ten largest.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
UNPUnion Pacific Corp.3.83%
NEENextEra Energy, Inc.3.80%
RF FRegions Financial Corp 6.950%3.63%
SLMBPSLM Corp 7.301%3.45%
ET IEnergy Transfer LP 9.250%2.87%
SCE HSCE Trust III 8.596%2.71%
NYCB ANew York Community Bancorp Inc 6.375%2.64%
GNL DGlobal Net Lease Inc 7.500%2.54%
FTAIOFTAI Aviation Ltd 8.000%2.51%
RLJ ARLJ Lodging Trust 7.800%2.50%

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR)

What is Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.'s dividend yield?
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 9.84%, which works out to $0.63 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was November 12, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is November 27, 2026.
Is Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. See our curated Dividend Aristocrats list for the full roster.
What sector is Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. in?
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.
What is Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 50.9%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.