Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS)

Sep 22, 2026

The Virtus Zevenbergen Technology Fund (DRGTX) returned 42.75% in Q2 2026, primarily driven by strong performances from Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices due to their exposure to AI-driven semiconductor growth. While the fund currently focuses on AI infrastructure builders, it anticipates shifting towards AI users for future outperformance, monitoring market volatility and capital expenditure trends. Shopify and Meta Platforms were the largest detractors from the fund's performance during the quarter.

Sep 21, 2026

Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly reduced its stake in Virtus Investment Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) by 85.6% during the second quarter, now holding 4,690 shares valued at approximately $673,000. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors have increased their holdings, and institutions collectively own 80.52% of the company. Virtus Investment Partners recently increased its quarterly dividend to $2.45 per share, offering an annualized yield of 7.8%, though analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating with a target price of $145.50.

Sep 17, 2026

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ:VRTS) shares gapped down on Thursday, opening at $131.82 after closing at $137.88, and last trading near $132.25. Analyst sentiment for VRTS remains cautious, with a consensus "Reduce" rating and a target price of $145.50, though the company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $2.45 per share. Insider trading activity included sales by EVP Michael Angerthal and Director W. Morris, while institutional investors have adjusted their holdings.

Sep 15, 2026

Virtus Investment Partners Director W. Howard Morris sold 435 shares of VRTS stock for approximately $60,287. Following the sale, Virtus shares decreased by 4.3% to $137.38. Despite a cautious outlook from analysts, the company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $2.45 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $9.80 and a 7.1% yield.