Latest Period
Q4 2025
Security Snapshot
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares (ZTR) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 92835W107
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q3 2016 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
92
Shares (Excl. Options)
10,748,732
Price
$6.30
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- Type / Class
- Equity / Common Shares
- Symbol
- ZTR on NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 61,915,074
- Price per share
- $6.87
- All holders as of 31 Dec 2025
- Q4 2025
- Total 13F shares
- 10,748,732
- Total reported value
- $67,700,198
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0%
- Share change
- -3,947,532
- Value change
- -$24,917,241
- Number of holders
- 92
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- ZTR - Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares is tracked under CUSIP 92835W107.
- 92 institutions reported positions in Q4 2025.
- 1 significant owner is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 92 to 62 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $67,700,198 to $35,061,730.
Why This Matters
- You can quickly see who holds this security, then open quarter and manager detail pages for full evidence.
- 13F and Schedule 13D/13G sections are kept together so you can cross-check institutional and beneficial ownership context.
Source Evidence
Source: SEC Form 13F
Open SEC Evidence
Latest holder context comes from 92 institutions filings for Q4 2025.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 92835W107?
CUSIP 92835W107 identifies ZTR - Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares in SEC 13F datasets.
Where can I see the latest institutional holders?
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Significant Owners of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares (ZTR) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2.7% | $9,980,091 | 1,671,707 | Morgan Stanley | 31 Dec 2024 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 92 institutional investors reported holding 10,748,732 shares of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares (ZTR). This represents 17% of the company’s total 61,915,074 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares (ZTR) together control 16% of the company’s outstanding shares — a level of ownership often associated with strong institutional conviction and long‑term capital commitment.
| Institution | Ownership % | Shares Held | Share Change % | Portfolio % | Holdings Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | 2.3% | 1,434,012 | +0.03% | 0% | $9,034,278 |
| GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | 2% | 1,246,096 | +2% | 0.06% | $7,850,404 |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 1.5% | 922,683 | +10% | 0.07% | $5,812,000 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 1.1% | 695,520 | -49% | 0% | $4,381,776 |
| ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | 1.1% | 686,219 | -19% | 0.49% | $4,312,886 |
| Karpus Management, Inc. | 1.1% | 677,225 | -40% | 0.13% | $4,266,518 |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | 1.1% | 672,991 | -34% | 0% | $4,239,850 |
| CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | 0.6% | 370,223 | -37% | 0.02% | $2,332,405 |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC | 0.55% | 337,575 | +15% | 0.01% | $2,126,730 |
| Yakira Capital Management, Inc. | 0.45% | 281,673 | -59% | 0.6% | $1,774,540 |
| Quarry LP | 0.43% | 265,646 | -20% | 0.4% | $1,673,570 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 0.4% | 245,239 | -15% | 0% | $1,545,008 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 0.39% | 244,527 | -1.2% | 0% | $1,540,520 |
| North Ground Capital | 0.36% | 222,186 | -81% | 0.7% | $1,399,772 |
| Sculptor Capital LP | 0.35% | 217,653 | -37% | 0.02% | $1,371,214 |
| PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | 0.35% | 216,213 | -1.1% | 0.01% | $1,362,000 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 0.22% | 138,949 | +0.4% | 0% | $875,379 |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | 0.21% | 130,444 | 0.01% | $821,797 | |
| Invesco Ltd. | 0.2% | 124,894 | -9.7% | 0% | $786,832 |
| STEPHENS INC /AR/ | 0.19% | 115,879 | -27% | 0.01% | $730,038 |
| ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC | 0.18% | 113,500 | +3.7% | 0.14% | $715,050 |
| J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | 0.17% | 107,071 | -3.9% | 0.02% | $668,290 |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 0.14% | 89,078 | -29% | 0% | $561,189 |
| WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.14% | 85,717 | -67% | 0.01% | $540,017 |
| CSS LLC/IL | 0.13% | 79,387 | -68% | 0.03% | $500,138 |
Institutional Holders of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. - Common Shares (ZTR) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 5,296,441 | $35,061,730 | -$4,604,173 | $6.62 | 62 |
| 2025 Q4 | 10,748,732 | $67,700,198 | -$24,917,241 | $6.30 | 92 |
| 2025 Q3 | 14,620,157 | $94,265,792 | -$3,690,429 | $6.45 | 83 |
| 2025 Q2 | 15,232,174 | $94,884,204 | +$2,973,367 | $6.23 | 87 |
| 2025 Q1 | 14,746,994 | $88,066,135 | -$30,162,871 | $5.97 | 88 |
| 2024 Q4 | 19,819,664 | $116,146,736 | +$5,787,107 | $5.86 | 91 |
| 2024 Q3 | 18,762,169 | $116,289,936 | +$8,044,311 | $6.20 | 80 |
| 2024 Q2 | 17,836,060 | $97,271,780 | -$28,572,547 | $5.46 | 79 |
| 2024 Q1 | 23,101,344 | $128,605,779 | +$1,040,502 | $5.57 | 82 |
| 2023 Q4 | 22,924,852 | $126,287,915 | +$14,461,742 | $5.51 | 86 |
| 2023 Q3 | 21,105,579 | $101,306,014 | +$8,096,037 | $4.80 | 85 |
| 2023 Q2 | 19,303,971 | $117,387,837 | -$5,252,993 | $6.08 | 73 |
| 2023 Q1 | 20,181,866 | $130,697,703 | -$2,504,358 | $6.48 | 76 |
| 2022 Q4 | 20,568,324 | $134,726,635 | +$4,459,387 | $6.55 | 69 |
| 2022 Q3 | 19,880,770 | $123,876,529 | +$90,369,383 | $6.23 | 63 |
| 2022 Q2 | 5,169,341 | $41,923,293 | +$1,320,505 | $8.11 | 58 |
| 2022 Q1 | 4,990,811 | $48,698,963 | +$5,422,380 | $9.76 | 58 |
| 2021 Q4 | 4,420,813 | $41,948,778 | +$1,395,733 | $9.49 | 53 |
| 2021 Q3 | 4,306,138 | $40,089,612 | -$707,046 | $9.31 | 46 |
| 2021 Q2 | 4,373,306 | $42,417,972 | -$862,959 | $9.70 | 56 |
| 2021 Q1 | 4,456,028 | $40,992,782 | -$2,077,838 | $9.20 | 64 |
| 2020 Q4 | 4,645,045 | $40,780,122 | +$3,760,652 | $8.78 | 64 |
| 2020 Q3 | 4,269,459 | $33,439,243 | +$677,588 | $7.83 | 58 |
| 2020 Q2 | 4,163,423 | $34,098,576 | -$295,003 | $8.19 | 59 |
| 2020 Q1 | 4,218,501 | $30,382,955 | +$1,110,137 | $7.20 | 60 |
| 2019 Q4 | 4,014,500 | $45,761,545 | +$28,570,263 | $11.40 | 56 |
| 2019 Q3 | 1,409,429 | $15,534,000 | +$918,079 | $11.02 | 33 |
| 2019 Q2 | 1,326,078 | $15,407,000 | +$2,623,938 | $11.62 | 34 |
| 2019 Q1 | 748,184 | $8,008,000 | -$1,941,623 | $10.71 | 32 |
| 2018 Q4 | 982,002 | $8,766,000 | -$220,945 | $8.92 | 38 |
| 2018 Q3 | 964,149 | $10,780,061 | +$1,287,963 | $11.19 | 36 |
| 2018 Q2 | 847,319 | $9,548,000 | -$3,366,881 | $11.27 | 26 |
| 2018 Q1 | 1,150,780 | $12,644,000 | +$322,133 | $10.99 | 34 |
| 2017 Q4 | 1,113,659 | $14,897,000 | +$635,384 | $13.39 | 33 |
| 2017 Q3 | 1,029,880 | $13,597,000 | -$2,556,133 | $13.20 | 28 |
| 2017 Q2 | 1,234,973 | $15,597,000 | -$7,530,111 | $12.62 | 30 |
| 2017 Q1 | 1,849,341 | $21,711,000 | -$27,490,652 | $11.74 | 32 |
| 2016 Q4 | 4,138,893 | $49,779,000 | -$11,458,454 | $12.03 | 40 |
| 2016 Q3 | 5,093,221 | $61,325,000 | +$61,325,000 | $12.04 | 39 |