- ISIN
- US92838Y1001
- CUSIP
- 92838Y100
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Oct 29, 2019
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
AIO Performance Chart
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) is up 35.7% since the beginning of the year. AIO is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AIO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,901.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) has returned 35.67% so far this year and 37.41% over the past 12 months.
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 9.89%
- YTD
- 35.67%
- 6M
- 34.90%
- 1Y
- 37.41%
- 3Y*
- 28.70%
- 5Y*
- 13.71%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AIO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 2019, AIO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, AIO closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -25.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.77% | 2.35% | -6.35% | 15.08% | 10.53% | 6.21% | 35.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.11% | -4.15% | -12.85% | 2.10% | 13.95% | 5.59% | 0.62% | -0.65% | -1.36% | 3.23% | -4.52% | -1.34% | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 8.25% | 4.86% | 4.02% | -2.71% | 3.72% | 9.62% | -1.26% | 2.48% | 2.16% | 2.32% | 10.74% | 0.98% | 54.48% |
| 2023 | 8.55% | -0.87% | 2.53% | -2.84% | 0.61% | 11.05% | 1.74% | -1.01% | -8.68% | -5.02% | 11.90% | 1.87% | 19.27% |
| 2022 | -4.32% | -6.53% | 0.53% | -11.78% | -3.52% | -10.88% | 11.92% | -2.26% | -9.74% | 6.68% | 6.63% | -6.08% | -28.06% |
| 2021 | 2.08% | 2.71% | -2.64% | 5.06% | -0.90% | 1.63% | -2.52% | 4.45% | -4.19% | 4.34% | -2.10% | 5.45% | 13.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.01%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2019.
- This fund captured 110.52% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.32% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.01% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.56, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 5.01%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 110.52%
- Downside Capture
- 97.32%
Expense Ratio
AIO has a high expense ratio of 1.41%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AIO ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AIO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.29 | 2.78 | +0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.73 | 12.44 | -2.71 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund provided a 10.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.02 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.02 | $2.99 | $1.80 | $1.80 | $1.80 | $4.95 | $2.46 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 10.64% | 13.75% | 7.30% | 10.34% | 11.12% | 19.97% | 9.31% | 0.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.93 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.34 | $2.99 |
| 2024 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| 2023 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| 2022 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| 2021 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $3.57 | $4.95 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund was 44.88%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 75 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -44.88%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 24dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -37.39%Oct 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 8mo | 2y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -30.23%Apr 2025 | 1mo 24d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2021 correction2021 | -14.20%May 2021 | 2mo 25d | 5mo 29d | 8mo 24dFeb 2021 - Nov 2021 |
2025 correction2025 | -11.42%Nov 2025 | 16d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 6dNov 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AIO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.88% | -56.78% | +11.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.42% | -9.10% | -2.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -30.23% | -18.90% | -11.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.39% | -25.43% | -11.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.88% | -10.71% | -0.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.86% | 2.03% | +1.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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