AIO Dividend History & Yield
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 29, 2026 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 129 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 (in 160 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 222 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 3, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 (in 284 days) | Jul 4, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 315 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 346 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.1575 | $15.75 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AIO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.89 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AIO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 635 | $16,444 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,175 | $82,222 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,350 | $164,444 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.30%. $10,000 in AIO would currently pay about $730 a year ($61 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AIO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +20.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $1.191 Special | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +20.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $3.45 Special | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2021 | — | $0.125 | +15.7% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $1.156 Special | — |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jan 10, 2020 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.108 | — |
AIO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Raised 20.0% | $0.15 | $0.18 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
AIO scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Yield above 7%
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund is a closed-end multi asset fund spealizes in equity and debt securities. They prefer to invest in artificial intelligence and technology. They use fundamental research. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities tied to artificial intelligence and technology-driven businesses, targeting innovators and disruptors across multiple sectors.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 18, 2019. 84 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AIO dividend FAQ
When is AIO's next ex-dividend date?
AIO's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1575 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does AIO pay dividends?
AIO pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.18 per share with an ex-date of Aug 13, 2026.
What is AIO's dividend yield?
AIO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.30%, based on $1.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.89 per share, is 7.30%.
How much does AIO pay per share?
AIO pays about $0.1575 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.89 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.00 a year.
Has AIO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.5% a year (+5.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AIO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.30%, you would need about 635 shares of AIO (roughly $16,444 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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