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Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.
$6.34+0.05 (+0.79%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
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Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
11M
Shares held, 13F filers
Institutional holders
91
15 new, 15 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
0 buys · 0 sales
Open-market trades only
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | 2,519,703 | 5.04% | 13D (active) | Sep 28, 2026 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of ZTR | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | 1,936,491 | – | $13.23M | +801,756 | 0.34% |
| LPL Financial LLC | 1,623,057 | – | $11.09M | +220,593 | 0.00% |
| Guggenheim Capital LLC | 1,279,341 | – | $8.74M | +12,834 | 0.05% |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 888,554 | – | $6.07K | +33,915 | 0.05% |
| Stifel Financial Corp | 692,536 | – | $4.73M | +4,937 | 0.00% |
| Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC | 370,223 | – | $2.53M | – | 0.00% |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 289,696 | – | $1.98K | +266,481 | 0.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | 276,486 | – | $1.89M | −13,334 | 0.00% |
| Bank Of America Corp /De/ | 257,076 | – | $1.76M | +10,525 | 0.00% |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | 249,729 | – | $1.71M | −3,058 | 0.00% |
| Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC | 236,800 | – | $1.62M | +10,000 | 0.24% |
| Park Avenue Securities LLC | 222,136 | – | $1.52K | +77 | 0.01% |
| Sculptor Capital LP | 217,653 | – | $1.49M | – | 0.01% |
| Yakira Capital Management, Inc. | 204,043 | – | $1.39M | −11,798 | 0.40% |
| Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC | 187,630 | – | $1.28M | +56,982 | 0.16% |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | 184,618 | – | $1.26M | −3,074 | 0.02% |
| Karpus Management, Inc. | 183,208 | – | $1.25M | −292,558 | 0.04% |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | 141,327 | – | $965.26K | −1,387 | 0.00% |
| Stephens Inc /Ar/ | 115,798 | – | $790.90K | +64 | 0.01% |
| J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. | 99,825 | – | $681.80K | New | 0.01% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 91 | 11M | 15 / 27 | 24 / 15 | 2M | 1M |
| Q1 2026 | 92 | 11M | 12 / 28 | 22 / 12 | 2M | 2M |
| Q4 2025 | 92 | 11M | 16 / 17 | 43 / 8 | 1M | 6M |
| Q3 2025 | 84 | 16M | 5 / 27 | 20 / 9 | 3M | 2M |
| Q2 2025 | 88 | 15M | 10 / 31 | 22 / 11 | 1M | 1M |
| Q1 2025 | 89 | 15M | 13 / 21 | 37 / 14 | 2M | 7M |
| Q4 2024 | 92 | 20M | 24 / 23 | 22 / 10 | 4M | 3M |
| Q3 2024 | 80 | 19M | 13 / 20 | 27 / 12 | 4M | 4M |
| Q2 2024 | 79 | 18M | 10 / 20 | 34 / 11 | 1M | 14M |
| Q1 2024 | 81 | 31M | 11 / 26 | 22 / 16 | 7M | 3M |
| Q4 2023 | 86 | 26M | 12 / 34 | 22 / 10 | 10M | 5M |
| Q3 2023 | 84 | 21M | 19 / 31 | 14 / 8 | 4M | 3M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of ZTR | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify CEF High Income ETF | 884,318 | – | $6.04M | 0.84% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 777,877 | – | $5.19M | 1.23% | May 31, 2026 |
| Modern Capital Tactical Income Fund | 24,772 | – | $169.19K | 0.25% | Jun 30, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | – | 0 | Jun 12, 2025 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Patrick Bradley Iii EVP, CFO and Treasurer | May 20, 2024 | Buy | +5,000 | $5.47 | $27.35K | 9,043 |
| Steven Glenn Wittwer – | Sep 18, 2023 | Buy | +6,000 | $5.17 | $31.02K | 6,000 |
| William Patrick Bradley Iii EVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sep 1, 2023 | Buy | +2,250 | $5.26 | $11.84K | 4,043 |
| William Patrick Bradley Iii EVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +320 | $6.96 | $2.23K | 1,793 |
| F. Ford Drummond Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +373 | $6.96 | $2.60K | 1,492 |
| Philip R. McLoughlin Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +2,775 | $6.96 | $19.31K | 11,100 |
| John R. Mallin Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +3,479 | $6.96 | $24.21K | 13,914 |
| Donald C. Burke Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +667 | $6.96 | $4.64K | 2,667 |
| Geraldine M. McNamara Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Buy | +167 | $6.96 | $1.16K | 667 |
| Connie D. McDaniel Director | Mar 25, 2022 | Buy | +1,780 | $9.56 | $17.02K | 2,920 |
| Sarah E. Cogan Director | Jan 13, 2022 | Buy | +2,200 | $9.59 | $21.10K | 2,200 |
| John R. Mallin Director | Mar 10, 2020 | Buy | +9,425 | $9.65 | $90.95K | 10,435 |
| John R. Mallin Director | Mar 10, 2020 | Award | +9,425 | $9.65 | $90.95K | 10,435 |
| R. Keith Walton Director | Feb 26, 2020 | Buy | +1,500 | $10.99 | $16.49K | 3,014 |
| Philip R. McLoughlin Director | Jul 9, 2019 | Buy | +1,300 | $11.85 | $15.41K | 1,300 |
| Brian T. Zino Director | Jan 15, 2019 | Buy | +2,000 | $9.52 | $19.04K | 4,000 |
| Brian T. Zino Director | Dec 18, 2017 | Buy | +425 | $13.30 | $5.65K | 2,000 |
| Willliam R. Moyer Director | Mar 7, 2017 | Buy | +3,000 | $11.56 | $34.68K | 3,000 |
| James M. Oates Director | Jan 11, 2017 | Buy | +3,000 | $11.26 | $33.78K | 3,000 |
| William H. Wright II Director | Nov 20, 2015 | Sale | −500 | $12.10 | $6.05K | 6 |
| David Dickerson SVP & PM of the Adviser | Oct 9, 2015 | Buy | +1,700 | $11.75 | $19.98K | 29,681 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 14, 2015 | Buy | +7,000 | $13.69 | $95.83K | 65,868 |
| Brian T. Zino Director | Apr 8, 2015 | Buy | +725 | $13.73 | $9.95K | 1,575 |
| David Dickerson SVP & PM of the Adviser | Mar 24, 2015 | Buy | +720 | $13.80 | $9.94K | 27,981 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Oct 28, 2014 | Buy | +2,260 | $13.72 | $31.01K | 58,868 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Oct 17, 2014 | Buy | +5,000 | $13.19 | $65.95K | 56,608 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Apr 29, 2014 | Sale | −750 | $14.01 | $10.51K | 667 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Apr 23, 2014 | Sale | −2,000 | $14.06 | $28.12K | 1,417 |
| David Dickerson SVP & PM of the Adviser | Apr 23, 2014 | Buy | +900 | $14.05 | $12.65K | 26,743 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Apr 14, 2014 | Sale | −1,000 | $13.79 | $13.79K | 3,417 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Apr 14, 2014 | Sale | −1,000 | $13.79 | $13.79K | 1,700 |
| William Patrick Bradley Iii VP, CFO & Treasurer | Apr 2, 2014 | Buy | +387 | $14.12 | $5.46K | 757 |
| David Dickerson SVP & PM of the Adviser | Dec 19, 2013 | Buy | +8,100 | $13.74 | $111.29K | 25,183 |
| William Patrick Bradley Iii VP, CFO & Treasurer | Dec 17, 2013 | Sale | +370 | $13.68 | $5.06K | 370 |
| William H. Wright II Director | Aug 22, 2013 | Buy | +500 | $12.85 | $6.43K | 500 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Aug 12, 2013 | Buy | +500 | $13.06 | $6.53K | 2,700 |
| Wendy W. Luscombe Director | Jul 5, 2013 | Buy | +2,200 | $12.85 | $28.27K | 2,200 |
| James B. Rogers Jr Director | Jun 24, 2013 | Buy | +1,000 | $12.53 | $12.53K | 1,471 |
| James B. Rogers Jr Director | Jun 13, 2013 | Buy | +1,000 | $13.26 | $13.26K | 2,471 |
| George R. Aylward President & CEO, Director | May 30, 2013 | Buy | +800 | $13.19 | $10.55K | 1,027 |
| David Dickerson SVP & PM of the Adviser | May 2, 2013 | Buy | +4,000 | $13.02 | $52.08K | 16,223 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 29, 2013 | Buy | +5,000 | $12.97 | $64.85K | 51,608 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 12, 2013 | Buy | +5,000 | $12.96 | $64.80K | 46,608 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 10, 2013 | Buy | +15,000 | $12.87 | $193.05K | 41,608 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 9, 2013 | Buy | +3,054 | $12.87 | $39.30K | 26,608 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 4, 2013 | Buy | +5,000 | $12.94 | $64.70K | 23,554 |
| Carlton Neel SVP & Portfolio Manager | Apr 3, 2013 | Buy | +10,000 | $12.99 | $129.90K | 18,554 |
| David Dickerson Portfolio Manager & SVP | Dec 14, 2012 | Buy | +2,000 | $12.43 | $24.86K | 11,908 |
| Marc Baltuch VP & CCO | May 19, 2011 | Buy | +5,000 | $3.44 | $17.20K | 15,000 |
| David Dickerson Senior VP | May 18, 2011 | Buy | +3,000 | $3.43 | $10.29K | 34,973 |
| Carlton Neel Executive VP | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +1,140 | $3.34 | $3.81K | 4,840 |
| Carlton Neel Executive VP | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +2,999 | $3.34 | $10.02K | 13,339 |
| Carlton Neel Executive VP | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +2,999 | $3.34 | $10.02K | 13,339 |
| Carlton Neel Executive VP | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +4,999 | $3.34 | $16.70K | 29,334 |
| Alden Olson Director | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +800 | $3.34 | $2.67K | 3,218 |
| Marc Baltuch VP & CCO | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +5,000 | $3.34 | $16.70K | 10,000 |
| Marc Baltuch VP & CCO | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +400 | $3.34 | $1.34K | 1,000 |
| Alden Olson Director | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +483 | $3.34 | $1.61K | 2,901 |
| Marc Baltuch VP & CCO | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +120 | $3.34 | $401 | 720 |
| Marc Baltuch VP & CCO | Jan 14, 2011 | Other | +1,000 | $3.34 | $3.34K | 6,000 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.