Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (ticker: NIE) is a closed-end equity mutual fund that invests primarily in the U.S. public equity markets. The fund focuses on growth stocks of companies across diversified sectors, while also investing in income-producing convertible securities. Its investment approach uses fundamental analysis, emphasizing factors such as above-average earnings growth, high return on invested capital, healthy or improving balance sheets, strong competitive advantages, and the development of new technologies. The fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC and co-managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. It was formerly known as AGIC Equity & Convertible Income Fund and was formed on February 27, 2007.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and trades in U.S. dollars (USD). As a closed-end fund domiciled in the United States, its shares are available for purchase and sale on this major U.S. exchange, providing liquidity to investors. The fund's currency denomination in USD aligns with its focus on U.S. equity and convertible securities markets.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Asset Management industry. As a closed-end fund, its primary business is managing a diversified portfolio of equities and convertible securities on behalf of shareholders. The fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, a subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors, which is a global asset management firm. This classification reflects the fund's role in pooling investor capital to invest in a range of assets, with a focus on growth stocks and convertible bonds.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) is domiciled in the United States and focuses its investments on the U.S. public equity markets. The fund primarily invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors within the U.S. economy, with a particular emphasis on growth stocks. Additionally, it invests in income-producing convertible securities issued by U.S. companies. The fund's management team, including Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, leverages domestic market expertise to select securities that meet its fundamental analysis criteria. As a result, the fund serves investors seeking exposure to U.S. growth equities and convertible bonds.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) generates returns for its shareholders through capital appreciation and income from its investment portfolio. The fund employs a fundamental analysis approach to select growth stocks with above-average earnings growth, high return on invested capital, strong competitive advantages, and innovative technologies. It also invests in convertible securities, which provide income through interest payments and the potential for conversion into equity. By combining growth equities and convertible bonds, the fund aims to offer a balance of growth potential and income. The fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC and co-managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, which charge management fees as part of the fund's expense structure.