VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FD INC ZTR
COM · Closed-End Fund · CUSIP 92835W107
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once ($160.2k this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $6.84.
Trends to Q2 2026
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 72 |
| Q4 2022 | 73 |
| Q1 2023 | 78 |
| Q2 2023 | 74 |
| Q3 2023 | 85 |
| Q4 2023 | 88 |
| Q1 2024 | 83 |
| Q2 2024 | 80 |
| Q3 2024 | 81 |
| Q4 2024 | 93 |
| Q1 2025 | 90 |
| Q2 2025 | 89 |
| Q3 2025 | 84 |
| Q4 2025 | 92 |
| Q1 2026 | 92 |
| Q2 2026 | 92 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 33 | 39 |
| Q4 2024 | 40 | 32 |
| Q1 2025 | 34 | 50 |
| Q2 2025 | 39 | 33 |
| Q3 2025 | 31 | 29 |
| Q4 2025 | 28 | 51 |
| Q1 2026 | 40 | 33 |
| Q2 2026 | 41 | 39 |
Biggest buyers
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | Added | +801.8k |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Added | +266.5k |
| LPL Financial LLC | Added | +220.6k |
| J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | New | +99.8k |
| Pathstone Holdings, LLC | New | +77.4k |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | Added | +57.0k |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | Added | +33.9k |
| Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC | New | +25.3k |
| StoneX Group Inc. | New | +16.8k |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Added | +16.2k |
Biggest sellers
| Karpus Management, Inc. | Reduced | -292.6k |
| ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | Sold out | -279.5k |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC | Reduced | -264.5k |
| Quarry LP | Sold out | -180.3k |
| WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | Reduced | -127.4k |
| Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC | Sold out | -25.3k |
| READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | Sold out | -17.4k |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | Sold out | -17.2k |
| TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC | Sold out | -13.9k |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Reduced | -13.3k |
Major shareholders (over 5%)
Anyone who owns more than 5% of a class of the company's shares has to say so: on Schedule 13D if they may try to influence or control the company, on 13G if they're a passive investor, and update it as the stake changes. Each holder's latest filing, from 19 Dec 2024 on; percentages are of the share class, as the holder worked them out.
| Holder | Stake |
|---|---|
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
13D · may seek influence
new · filed 2026-09-30
Stated purposeThe Reporting Persons acquired the Common Shares to which this Schedule 13D relates in the ordinary course of business for investment purposes because they believe that the Common Shares are undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity. The Reporting Persons may engage in discussions with management, the Board of Directors (the "Board"), other shareholders of the Issuer and other relevant parties, including representatives of any of the foregoing, concerning the Reporting Persons' investment in the Common Shares and the Issuer, including, without limitation, matters concerning the Issuer's business, operations, board appointments, governance, performance, management, capitalization, trading of the Common Shares at a discount to the Issuer's net asset value and strategic p… Full filing |
5.0% |
Insider purchases and sales since 1 Apr 2026
Shares bought or sold by the company's own officers, directors and 10% owners, in the open market or privately, as they reported to the SEC on Form 4 (due within two business days of the trade). Grants, option exercises, shares withheld for tax and gifts aren't included.
None reported since 1 Apr 2026.
Holders, Q2 2026
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.40% of their portfolio | 1.9m $13.2m | Added +801.8k |
| LPL Financial LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.6m $11.1m | Added +220.6k |
| GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 1.3m $8.7m | Added +12.8k |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.05% of their portfolio | 888.6k $6.1m | Added +33.9k |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 692.5k $4.7m | Added +4.9k |
| CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 370.2k $2.5m | Unchanged |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 289.7k $2.0m | Added +266.5k |
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 276.5k $1.9m | Reduced -13.3k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 257.1k $1.8m | Added +10.5k |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 249.7k $1.7m | Reduced -3.1k |
| ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC 0.24% of their portfolio | 236.8k $1.6m | Added +10.0k |
| PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 222.1k $1.5m | Added +77 |
| Sculptor Capital LP 0.02% of their portfolio | 217.7k $1.5m | Unchanged |
| Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 0.41% of their portfolio | 204.0k $1.4m | Reduced -11.8k |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.16% of their portfolio | 187.6k $1.3m | Added +57.0k |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% of their portfolio | 184.6k $1.3m | Reduced -3.1k |
| Karpus Management, Inc. 0.04% of their portfolio | 183.2k $1.3m | Reduced -292.6k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 141.3k $965.3k | Reduced -1.4k |
| STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.01% of their portfolio | 115.8k $790.9k | Added +64 |
| J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. 0.01% of their portfolio | 99.8k $681.8k | New |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 96.0k $655.4k | Added +16.2k |
| Invesco Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 92.2k $630.0k | Reduced -8.8k |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 88.0k $600.9k | Added +1.3k |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 87.3k $596.1k | Reduced -264.5k |
| CSS LLC/IL 0.02% of their portfolio | 79.4k $542.2k | Unchanged |
| Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 77.4k $528.7k | New |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 59.6k $407.0k | Reduced -383 |
| WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 53.6k $366.2k | Reduced -127.4k |
| Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% of their portfolio | 46.0k $313.9k | Added +308 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 41.3k $281.9k | Added +374 |
| XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% of their portfolio | 41.0k $280.3k | Reduced -1.1k |
| INTEGRATED CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.18% of their portfolio | 36.8k $251.5k | Reduced -9.5k |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 28.6k $195.5k | Reduced -7.8k |
| CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 26.4k $180.1k | Added +2.6k |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 25.4k $173.5k | Added +10.5k |
| Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 25.3k $172.6k | New |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 23.8k $162.4k | Added +3.0k |
| Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 23.6k $161.4k | Reduced -775 |
| Avise Financial Cooperative, Inc. 0.11% of their portfolio | 23.5k $160.2k | Reduced -759 |
| Creative Planning 0.00% of their portfolio | 22.7k $154.8k | Reduced -327 |
| Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 22.3k $152.6k | Added +10.3k |
| WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 21.9k $150.0k | Added +756 |
| HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 20.0k $136.8k | Reduced -3.9k |
| AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 17.4k $118.9k | Unchanged |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% of their portfolio | 17.3k $118.0k | Reduced -2.0k |
| StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 16.8k $113.4k | New |
| Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.01% of their portfolio | 16.6k $113.2k | Added +3.0k |
| DECISION INVESTMENTS, INC 0.10% of their portfolio | 16.1k $110.0k | Unchanged |
| HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 0.00% of their portfolio | 15.0k $102.5k | New |
| Shulman DeMeo Asset Management LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 14.8k $100.8k | Reduced -1.3k |
| Advisory Solutions Group, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 14.7k $100.4k | First filing |
| Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 13.3k $90.6k | Reduced -225 |
| Gridiron Partners, LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 12.3k $83.9k | Unchanged |
| DOLIVER ADVISORS, LP 0.02% of their portfolio | 12.2k $83.7k | Unchanged |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS 0.00% of their portfolio | 11.9k $81.4k | Reduced -25 |
| Mascoma Wealth Management LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 11.9k $81.3k | Unchanged |
| Dakota Wealth Management 0.00% of their portfolio | 11.4k $77.6k | Reduced -445 |
| B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.5k $72.1k | Added +236 |
| AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.5k $71.6k | New |
| BAYBAN 0.05% of their portfolio | 10.3k $70.6k | Unchanged |
| PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 8.0k $54.8k | Reduced -8.0k |
| Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.02% of their portfolio | 8.0k $54.6k | Unchanged |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.4k $37.1k | Reduced -607 |
| IAG Wealth Partners, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 3.7k $25.1k | New |
| United Financial Planning Group LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 3.2k $21.9k | New |
| MCGUIRE CAPITAL ADVISORS INC 0.01% of their portfolio | 3.1k $20.9k | Added +68 |
| LANARK FINANCIAL, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.9k $19.5k | Added +15 |
| Markowski Investments 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.5k $17.1k | First filing |
| US BANCORP \DE\ 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.2k $15.3k | Unchanged |
| Nemes Rush Group LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.4k $9.7k | Added +384 |
| DT Investment Partners, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.3k $8.6k | New |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.1k $7.8k | Unchanged |
| Aventura Private Wealth, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 902 $6.2k | Unchanged |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 734 $5.0k | New |
| HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 670 $4.6k | Added +16 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 519 $3.5k | Unchanged |
| Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 468 $3.2k | Added +11 |
| HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 430 $2.9k | Unchanged |
| Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 406 $2.8k | Unchanged |
| Hilltop National Bank 0.00% of their portfolio | 280 $1.9k | Unchanged |
| Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 222 $1.5k | Unchanged |
| SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 154 $1.1k | Unchanged |
| ROTHSCHILD INVESTMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 145 $990 | Unchanged |
| MTM Investment Management, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 124 $847 | Unchanged |
| MidFirst Bank 0.00% of their portfolio | 107 $731 | New |
| INVESTMENT COUNSEL CO OF NEVADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 103 $704 | New |
| FIRST HORIZON CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 100 $683 | New |
| Ancora Advisors LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 78 $533 | Unchanged |
| Key Financial Inc 0.00% of their portfolio | 71 $482 | Unchanged |
| JNBA Financial Advisors 0.00% of their portfolio | 38 $260 | Unchanged |
| FMR LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 2 $14 | New |
| CITIGROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1 $7 | Unchanged |