Description

The Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II is a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed income, launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, with Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC serving as co-manager. The fund's investment strategy concentrates on fixed income markets within the United States, primarily allocating capital to convertible instruments and high-yield, non-convertible bonds rated below investment grade. Its holdings generally feature a weighted average maturity ranging from five to ten years. Portfolio construction relies on fundamental analysis and a bottom-up security selection approach, supported by proprietary models and internal research. Established on July 31, 2003, and domiciled in the U.S., the fund was formerly known as AGIC Convertible & Income Fund II.