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NIE

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 55.9, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$26.78
+0.12 (+0.45%)
Day range
$26.57–$26.83
52wk $22.78–$27.24
Volume
28.4K
Avg
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
55.9
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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NIE with MA50 and MA200

27.1126.0625.0023.9522.9007/3110/2401/2204/1707/15
NIE2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$26.53+0.95% vs price
MA200
$25.48+5.08% vs price
RSI (14)
55.9Neutral zone
MACD Signal
MixedMACD near signal line
Macro Support
$23.74–$24.917.0% below price · 5 touches
Support Quality
5 touches1.0× zone volume
Valuation

NIE valuation multiples (TTM)

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NIE analyst consensus

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Chart Summary
Trend summary for NIE

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $26.78, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 0.9% and above the 200-day moving average by 5.1%.

Momentum and stretch context

NIE currently has an RSI reading of 55.9, which leans mildly positive without looking too stretched. In other words, momentum is supportive, but not yet extreme enough to dominate the entire chart read.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing NIE next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund

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.

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management - Income
CEO
Charles William Maher
Employees
0
Market cap
$736.8M
Beta
1.07
52-week range
$22.78 – $27.24
Dividend
Yes · $2.61
Exchange
NYSE
Country
US
IPO date
23 Feb 2007
ISIN
US92841M1018
CUSIP
92841M101
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. NIE listed on NYSE.
Share dilution

NIE shares outstanding over time

Tracking total shares outstanding is one way to spot dilution — a rising line means the company has issued more shares (stock-based compensation, secondary offerings, convertible debt), which spreads the same earnings and ownership across more shares. A falling line usually reflects buybacks.

Jul 2009Jan 2026
Shares outstanding (latest)
27.7M
Since Jul 2009
+24.3%
Trend
More shares outstanding
Historical shares-outstanding data from Financial Modeling Prep. NIE28 data points from Jul 2009 to Jan 2026.
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