Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE:AIO) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE:AIO). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Trading Up 0.2%

NYSE AIO traded up $0.04 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $25.03. The stock had a trading volume of 92,222 shares, compared to its average volume of 88,222. Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund has a 12 month low of $20.91 and a 12 month high of $28.60. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $25.65 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $25.30.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 12th will be given a $0.21 dividend. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 12th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AIO. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new stake in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the second quarter worth $34,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 60.1% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 19,819 shares of the company’s stock valued at $556,000 after buying an additional 7,442 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the second quarter valued at about $261,000. Clay Northam Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund during the second quarter worth about $215,000. Finally, Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund is a diversified, closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIO. The fund seeks to provide investors with total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies involved in artificial intelligence, technology, and related industries. Its portfolio may include businesses developing or using artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, semiconductors, software, automation, and other technology products and services.