Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) NYSE

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Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund

Address

1633 Broadway

New York City, NY 10019

United States of America (the)

Phone

212 739 3000

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Asset Management - Income

Employees

0

First IPO Date

February 23, 2007

Key Executives

NameTitlePayYear Born
Francis PoliEVice President, Chief Legal Officer & Asst. Secretary of Allianz Global Investors Fund Mgmt LLC - Mngr01963
Michael E. YeePortfolio Manager of Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management Llc ("NACM" Or the "Sub-Adviser")0N/A
Charles William MaherChief Financial Officer & MD of Nicholas-Applegate Capital Mgmt LLC ("NACM" or the "Sub-Adviser")01962
Marna Cupp WhittingtonManaging Director of Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC ("NACM" or the "Sub-Adviser")01948
Francis Casimir PoliEVice President, Chief Legal Officer & Asst. Secretary of Allianz Global Investors Fund Mgmt LLC - Mngr01963
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Description

The Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund is a closed-end mutual fund designed to invest in a mix of stocks and income-producing convertible securities. It is overseen and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, with co-management responsibilities held by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. The fund's primary focus is on public equity markets within the United States, targeting companies across diverse economic sectors. A significant portion of its equity holdings comprises growth-oriented companies. Its investment strategy is rooted in comprehensive fundamental analysis, seeking out firms that exhibit characteristics such as exceptional earnings growth, a high return on invested capital, strong or improving financial stability, pronounced competitive advantages, and engagement in developing new technologies. Initially known as the AGIC Equity & Convertible Income Fund, it was established in the United States on February 27, 2007.

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