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ZTR DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
9.70% YieldFinancial ServicesVirtus Total Return Fund Inc. · NYSE
Price: $6.45 · Annual div: $0.6250/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-12
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ZTR Dividend Yield
ZTR (Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.) has a dividend yield of 9.70%, based on an annual dividend of $0.6250 per share and a price of $6.45. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.6250 per share — a trailing yield of 9.70%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, ZTR's 12-month yield ranged from 8.45% to 11.34%. Full ZTR dividend history ↓
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ZTR DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a ZTR position grows its share count by about 8.92% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -8.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 13 years without adding new money.
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ZTR Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12Latest | 2026-11-27 | $0.0550 | — | — |
| 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-29 | $0.0550 | 11.34% | $5.95 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-29 | $0.0550 | 9.16% | $6.77 |
| 2026-08-13 | 2026-08-28 | $0.0550 | 9.12% | $6.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2026-07-30 | $0.0550 | 8.98% | $6.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-29 | $0.0550 | 9.19% | $6.58 |
| 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-28 | $0.0500 | 9.37% | $6.94 |
| 2026-04-13 | 2026-04-29 | $0.0500 | 8.89% | $6.75 |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-30 | $0.0500 | 8.45% | $7.10 |
| 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-26 | $0.0500 | 10.09% | $6.44 |
| 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-29 | $0.0500 | 10.25% | $6.34 |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-30 | $0.0500 | 9.92% | $6.55 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-26 | $0.0500 | 9.33% | $6.43 |
| 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-30 | $0.0500 | 9.29% | $6.46 |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-29 | $0.0500 | 10.35% | $6.28 |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-28 | $0.0500 | 10.55% | $6.16 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-30 | $0.0500 | 9.60% | $6.25 |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-27 | $0.0500 | 10.48% | $6.20 |
| 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-29 | $0.0500 | 9.88% | $6.07 |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-29 | $0.0500 | 10.02% | $5.99 |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-28 | $0.0500 | 10.24% | $5.86 |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-27 | $0.0500 | 10.00% | $6.00 |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-30 | $0.0500 | 10.17% | $5.90 |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-30 | $0.0500 | 9.66% | $6.21 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-27 | $0.0500 | 10.26% | $5.85 |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-30 | $0.0500 | 9.72% | $6.17 |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-26 | $0.0500 | 10.20% | $5.88 |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-29 | $0.0500 | 10.31% | $5.82 |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-30 | $0.0500 | 11.71% | $5.38 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-27 | $0.0500 | 12.13% | $5.44 |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-30 | $0.0500 | 12.73% | $5.42 |
| 2024-04-10 | 2024-04-29 | $0.0500 | 14.49% | $5.52 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0500 | 15.69% | $5.29 |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-28 | $0.0500 | 16.01% | $5.37 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-30 | $0.0500 | 14.70% | $5.51 |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-19 | $0.0500 | 16.91% | $5.44 |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-24 | $0.0500 | 18.05% | $4.82 |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-24 | $0.0500 | 20.85% | $4.70 |
| 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-21 | $0.0500 | 19.02% | $5.31 |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-23 | $0.0800 | 15.51% | $6.19 |
| 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-25 | $0.0800 | 15.76% | $6.09 |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-23 | $0.0800 | 16.97% | $6.13 |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-23 | $0.0800 | 16.05% | $6.48 |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-25 | $0.0800 | 15.09% | $6.36 |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-23 | $0.0800 | 14.95% | $6.42 |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-24 | $0.0800 | 13.85% | $6.93 |
| 2023-01-05 | 2023-01-10 | $0.0800 | 14.44% | $6.65 |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-19 | $0.0800 | 14.90% | $6.98 |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-21 | $0.0800 | 14.81% | $6.48 |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-20 | $0.0800 | 14.93% | $6.43 |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-19 | $0.0800 | 13.67% | $7.61 |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-18 | $0.0800 | 11.93% | $8.72 |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-07-18 | $0.0800 | 12.89% | $8.07 |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-21 | $0.0800 | 10.39% | $9.24 |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-19 | $0.0800 | 11.70% | $8.89 |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-20 | $0.0800 | 10.57% | $9.84 |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-18 | $0.0800 | 10.46% | $9.18 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-18 | $0.0800 | 10.15% | $9.46 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-10 | $0.0800 | 10.80% | $9.63 |
| 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-20 | $0.0800 | 10.27% | $9.35 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-19 | $0.0800 | 9.90% | $9.70 |
| 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-19 | $0.0800 | 11.06% | $9.40 |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-20 | $0.0800 | 9.92% | $9.68 |
| 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-19 | $0.0800 | 10.80% | $9.63 |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-19 | $0.0800 | 10.66% | $9.76 |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-18 | $0.0800 | 9.46% | $10.15 |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-20 | $0.0800 | 9.60% | $10.00 |
| 2021-04-09 | 2021-04-19 | $0.0800 | 10.78% | $9.21 |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-03-18 | $0.0800 | 11.41% | $8.99 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-19 | $0.0800 | 10.97% | $8.62 |
| 2021-01-06 | 2021-01-11 | $0.0800 | 9.85% | $8.79 |
| 2020-12-10 | 2020-12-18 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-11-10 | 2020-11-19 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-10-20 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-09-10 | 2020-09-18 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-08-12 | 2020-08-20 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-07-10 | 2020-07-20 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-06-10 | 2020-06-18 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| 2020-05-08 | 2020-05-18 | $0.1130 | — | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 2020-04-20 | $0.1130 | — | — |
About Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc., originally established on September 30, 1988, by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., operates as a balanced, closed-end investment vehicle. Formerly known as The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc., its portfolio is currently managed through a collaborative effort involving Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc., Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, and Newfleet Asset Management, LLC. This actively managed fund primarily allocates capital across the public stock and bond markets within the United States. It aims to invest in companies spanning a wide array of sectors, with a particular emphasis on large-capitalization firms that exhibit "growth at a reasonable price" (GARP) characteristics for its equity holdings. Complementing this, the fund also acquires investment-grade debt issued by both corporations and government entities. Its investment performance is measured against a composite benchmark, which is split 60% to the Russell Developed Large Cap Index and 40% to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund is legally domiciled in the United States.
ZTR Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZTR's dividend yield?
ZTR (Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.) has a dividend yield of 9.70%, based on an annual dividend of $0.6250 per share and a price of $6.45. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.6250 per share — a trailing yield of 9.70%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in ZTR pay in dividends?
$10,000 in ZTR at a 9.70% yield pays about $970 a year ($81 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for ZTR?
With dividends reinvested, a ZTR position grows its share count by about 8.92% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -8.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 13 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate ZTR dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the ZTR DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is ZTR's next ex-dividend date?
ZTR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-12. ZTR pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is ZTR's dividend growth rate?
ZTR's dividend changed 4.2% over the last year and -8.2% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 ZTR Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold ZTR.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 9.70% | 6.90% | $970 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 8.24% | 5.44% | $825 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 7.76% | 4.96% | $776 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 9.70% | 6.90% | $970 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 8.85% | 6.05% | $885 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 9.70% | 6.90% | $970 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 7.27% | 4.47% | $728 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 8.24% | 5.44% | $825 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 6.79% | 3.99% | $679 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 7.14% | 4.34% | $714 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 6.79% | 3.99% | $679 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 ZTR Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.63/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 ZTR Dividend Payment Schedule
ZTR pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 ZTR vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How ZTR compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for ZTR sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ ZTR Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 2024-05-20 | 5,000 | $5.47 | $27.4K | ||
| Buy | 2023-09-01 | 2,250 | $5.26 | $11.8K | ||
| Buy | 2023-09-18 | 6,000 | $5.17 | $31.0K | ||
| Buy | 2022-09-21 | 320 | $6.96 | $2.2K | ||
| Buy | 2022-09-21 | 2,775 | $6.96 | $19.3K | ||
| Buy | 2022-09-21 | 373 | $6.96 | $2.6K | ||
| Buy | 2022-03-25 | 1,780 | $9.56 | $17.0K | ||
| Buy | 2022-01-13 | 2,200 | $9.59 | $21.1K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) is currently trading at $6.45, 9% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 9.70% based on an annual payout of $0.6250 per share.
ZTR (Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.) — 9.70% Dividend Yield Analysis
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) is a financial services stock currently trading at $6.45 with a dividend yield of 9.70%. It pays an annual dividend of $0.6250 per share. Over the past 5 years, ZTR's dividend has declined at an average rate of 8.2% a year.
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