{"id":942925,"date":"2026-03-09T13:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/virtus-dividend-interest-premium-strategy-fund-announces-renewal-of-share-repurchase-program\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:06:21","slug":"virtus-dividend-interest-premium-strategy-fund-announces-renewal-of-share-repurchase-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/virtus-dividend-interest-premium-strategy-fund-announces-renewal-of-share-repurchase-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund Announces Renewal of Share Repurchase Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwblockalignl { margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto }\n.bwcellpmargin { margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px }\n.bwpadl0 { padding-left: 0px }\n.bwtablemarginb { margin-bottom: 10px }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }\n.bwvertalignt { vertical-align: top }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund <\/b><b>Announces Renewal of Share Repurchase Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p>HARTFORD, Conn.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Fproducts%2Fvirtus-dividend-interest-premium-strategy-fund%23shareclass.N%2Fperiod.quarterly&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Virtus+Dividend%2C+Interest+%26amp%3B+Premium+Strategy+Fund&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0cb68f6eb02d63133a134950ba7dbbd2\">Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund<\/a> (NYSE: NFJ) (the \u201cFund\u201d), a closed-end fund, announced today that the Board of Trustees approved the renewal of its open market share repurchase program (the \u201cProgram\u201d) that was initially approved in February 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\nPursuant to the Fund\u2019s repurchase program, the Fund may repurchase up to 5%<sup>1<\/sup> of its outstanding common shares (based on common shares outstanding on March 4, 2026) on the open market at a discount to NAV.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Program is intended to enhance shareholder value, as repurchases made at a discount may have the effect of increasing the NAV per share of the Fund&#8217;s remaining shares. In addition, repurchases of Fund shares may, at times, represent attractive investment opportunities for the Fund. The Fund has previously repurchased 1,834,337 shares for a total cost of $23.4 million under the Program.<\/p>\n<p>\nPursuant to the Program, the Fund may, from time to time and at the discretion of management personnel and depending on price and prevailing market and business conditions, purchase shares of the Fund in the open market when the Fund is trading at a discount to its NAV. The Fund\u2019s repurchase activity will be disclosed in the annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>\nThere is no assurance that the Fund will repurchase shares at any particular discount levels or in any particular amounts or that the market price of the Fund\u2019s shares, either absolutely or relative to NAV, will increase as a result of share repurchases. Any repurchases made under the Program will be subject to exchange requirements and volume, timing, and other limitations under federal securities laws.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Fund<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Fproducts%2Fvirtus-dividend-interest-premium-strategy-fund%23shareclass.N%2Fperiod.quarterly&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Virtus+Dividend%2C+Interest+%26amp%3B+Premium+Strategy+Fund&amp;index=2&amp;md5=1fc5a224f2b0041e4d1bbdc23887c1e5\">Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund<\/a> is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks current income and gains, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The Fund generally invests approximately 75% of its total assets in equity securities and approximately 25% in convertible securities. The Fund employs an option strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on equity securities held in the Fund. Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, a registered investment adviser affiliated with Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., is the investment adviser to the Fund, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfjinv.com%2F&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NFJ+Investment+Group&amp;index=3&amp;md5=342c0b13c932e27999910d67da7a7da6\">NFJ Investment Group<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Finvestment-partners%2Fvoya-investment-management&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Voya+Investment+Management&amp;index=4&amp;md5=00e3e4598752e4a842238324d0c0b042\">Voya Investment Management<\/a> are its subadvisers.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:closedendfunds@virtus.com\">closedendfunds@virtus.com<\/a>, or through the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Four-products%2Findividual-investors%2Fclosed-end-funds&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Closed-End+Funds&amp;index=5&amp;md5=39d0a288b5200ce8accfd67d0c383d34\">Closed-End Funds<\/a> section of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2F%23product.all%2Fclass.all&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=virtus.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=054c27339bfa7a1e3bf6e59b20dc01f6\">virtus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fund Risks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAn investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. 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A copy of the Fund\u2019s most recent annual report can be accessed through the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Four-products%2Findividual-investors%2Fclosed-end-funds%23%2Fasset_sub_class.null%2Fshare_class_id.16%2Ftype.daily%2Frelation.nav&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Closed-End+Funds&amp;index=7&amp;md5=789f1da5243b2f0da8f96f957a36aa88\">Closed-End Funds<\/a> section of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2F%23product.all%2Fclass.all&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=virtus.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=59892d387ef8094593542d9a2e3c5df6\">virtus.com<\/a> and may be obtained free of charge by contacting \u201cShareholder Services\u201d as set forth at the end of this press release.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.virtus.com%2Fir-home%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Virtus+Investment+Partners&amp;index=9&amp;md5=e21a3cdfa8bff7e8540c5e71a1bacc20\">Virtus Investment Partners<\/a> (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment products and services from our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2Four-story%2Finvestment-partners%23product.all%2Fclass.all&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investment+managers&amp;index=10&amp;md5=c59fddfb2ea61435ab58842e0e4fdb02\">investment managers<\/a>, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtus.com%2F%23product.all%2Fclass.all&amp;esheet=54442529&amp;newsitemid=20260309715272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=virtus.com&amp;index=11&amp;md5=14e620db51ec9295a1bf7746b71367ff\">virtus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Fund assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements, and future results could differ materially from historical performance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of shares in the Fund in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"bwtablemarginb bwblockalignl\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bwvertalignt bwpadl0\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n__________________<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bwvertalignt bwpadl0\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"bwcellpmargin\"><sup>1<\/sup>4,648,362 shares<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260309715272r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260309715272\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260309715272\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">For Further Information:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>Shareholder Services<br \/>\n<br \/>(866) 270-7788<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:closedendfunds@virtus.com\">closedendfunds@virtus.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Connecticut United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Asset Management Professional Services Finance<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260309715272\/en\/2741590\/3\/Virtus_Funds_Logo_NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund Announces Renewal of Share Repurchase Program HARTFORD, Conn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Virtus Dividend, Interest &amp; Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) (the \u201cFund\u201d), a closed-end fund, announced today that the Board of Trustees approved the renewal of its open market share repurchase program (the \u201cProgram\u201d) that was initially approved in February 2025. Pursuant to the Fund\u2019s repurchase program, the Fund may repurchase up to 5%1 of its outstanding common shares (based on common shares outstanding on March 4, 2026) on the open market at a discount to NAV. 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