Rep. Kevin Hern Unloads Shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE:AIO)

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund stock on September 3rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “GABRIELLE ASHTYN HERN TRUST” 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%

AIO traded up $0.04 on Tuesday, hitting $25.03. 92,222 shares of the stock were exchanged, 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 business has a 50-day moving average of $25.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $25.30.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in AIO. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 60.1% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 19,819 shares of the company’s stock worth $556,000 after buying an additional 7,442 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund during the 2nd quarter worth $261,000. Clay Northam Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the second quarter valued at about $215,000. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 57.0% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,925 shares of the company’s stock valued at $110,000 after acquiring an additional 1,425 shares during the last quarter.

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.