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VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FD INC (ZTR)

89 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ZTR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
39%

Smart Money Signals — ZTR

Based on 89 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ZTR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
89 hedge funds hold ZTR right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

33 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 51 funds sold vs only 33 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ZTR position: 13 → 10 → 6 → 16. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 17% new
51 out of 89 hedge funds have held ZTR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Price up while funds trimmed (-23% value, -39% shares)

Value
-22%
Shares
-38%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ZTR holdings rose -23% even though funds reduced share count by 39%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~16 new funds/quarter

20 → 13 → 10 → 6 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 10 → 6 → 16. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

61% veterans 11% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 89 current holders: 54 (61%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 99% AUM from top-100 funds

99% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 89 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 99% of total institutional value in ZTR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZTR

How many hedge funds hold ZTR — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ZTR vs. share price

Market Analysis: ZTR

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ZTR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 15 days 89 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 89 83 7.23%
13F Shares 10M 17M -38.73%
Total Value $4.37B $5.66B -22.77%
New Positions 16 6 +10
Increased Positions 17 28 -11
Closed Positions 10 9 +1
Reduced Positions 41 19 +22
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

89 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ZTR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of ZTR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.22% 279,486 $1.9M
2 Avise Financial Cooperative, Inc. 0.13% 24,215 $160K
3 DECISION INVESTMENTS, INC 0.12% 16,100 $107K
4 BAYBAN 0.06% 10,339 $68K
5 Gridiron Partners, LLC 0.05% 12,282 $81K
6 Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC 0.03% 24,403 $162K
7 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.03% 13,490 $89K
8 Shulman DeMeo Asset Management LLC 0.02% 16,055 $106K
9 DOLIVER ADVISORS, LP 0.02% 12,250 $81K
10 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.02% 8,000 $53K
11 Mascoma Wealth Management LLC 0.02% 11,900 $79K
12 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 181,059 $1.2M
13 PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.01% 222,059 $1K
14 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.01% 351,813 $2.3M
15 Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.01% 25,306 $168K
16 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.01% 115,734 $766K
17 AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 17,402 $115K
18 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.01% 23,719 $157K
19 B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 10,291 $68K
20 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.00% 21,173
21 THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. 0.00% 518 $3K
22 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 2,835 $19K
23 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 36,447 $241K
24 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.00% 12,050 $80K
25 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 430 $3K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FD INC (ZTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZTR?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ZTR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for ZTR?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 51 funds sold vs only 33 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for ZTR holders?

Elite ownership — 99% AUM from top-100 funds: 11 of 89 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 99% of total institutional value in ZTR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ZTR?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 51 out of 89 hedge funds have held ZTR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.