NIE Dividend History
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund · every payment since 2007
As of Oct 18, 2026, Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) has paid 82 dividends since 2007. The most recent was $0.5800 per share (ex-date Sep 14, 2026, paid Sep 29, 2026). Over the last 12 months NIE paid $2.6860 across 5 payments, a trailing yield of 10.71%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +13.1% versus the 2 before.
Latest news: Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund Raises Quarterly Dividend · Jun 16, 2026
Latest dividend
$0.5800
Last ex-date
Sep 14, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$2.69
Trailing yield
10.71%
Frequency
Quarterly
Growth streak
1 yrs
Key facts: NIE dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends has 82 dividend payments on record for Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE), going back to 2007.
- NIE's most recent dividend was $0.58 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 14, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 29, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, NIE paid $2.69 per share in dividends across 5 payments, a trailing yield of 10.71%.
- NIE's most recent dividend increase took effect with the Jun 15, 2026 ex-date, a 16.0% rise to $0.58 per share.
- NIE's most recent dividend cut took effect with the Mar 16, 2026 ex-date, a 4.9% reduction to $0.50 per share.
- NIE paid $2.53 per share in dividends in calendar year 2025, up 26.3% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "NIE Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NIE/dividend-history
Dividends versus price, last 12 months
Paid out
10.63%
of price a year ago
Price change
-0.8%
$25.27 → $25.07
Approx. total return
+9.8%
before taxes
Total return adds dividends received to the price change; it ignores reinvestment and taxes.
NIE dividends per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent dividend amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
NIE dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $1.6600 | — |
| 2025 | 5timing | $2.5260 | +26.3% |
| 2024 | 4 | $2.0000 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $2.0000 | -49.7% |
| 2022 | 5timing | $3.9770 | +21.5% |
| 2021 | 5timing | $3.2740 | +115.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.5200 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.5200 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.5200 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.5200 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.5200 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.5200 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 5timing | $1.7000 | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.3600 | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.1200 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.1200 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.1200 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.1200 | -51.6% |
| 2008 | 4 | $2.3140 | +37.0% |
| 2007 | 3timing | $1.6890 | — |
Every NIE dividend
5 raises · 2 cuts · 3 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.5800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.5800 | +16.0% | Raise |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.5000 | -4.9% | Cut |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | $0.5260 | +5.2% | Raise |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 | $1.9770 | — | Special |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.5000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.5000 | +31.6% | Raise |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $1.7540 | — | Special |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 8, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 27, 2015 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 29, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 24, 2014 | — | $0.3800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | $0.3800 | +35.7% | Raise |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 | $0.5200 | — | Special |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 14, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 28, 2011 | Jan 6, 2012 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 29, 2011 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 30, 2011 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 29, 2010 | Jan 7, 2011 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 29, 2010 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 23, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 17, 2009 | Sep 25, 2009 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 18, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 | $0.2800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 19, 2009 | Mar 27, 2009 | $0.2800 | -55.2% | Cut |
| Dec 24, 2008 | Jan 2, 2009 | $0.6250 | +11.0% | Raise |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Sep 26, 2008 | $0.5630 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Jun 27, 2008 | $0.5630 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Mar 28, 2008 | $0.5630 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 27, 2007 | Jan 4, 2008 | $0.5630 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 20, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | $0.5630 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | $0.5630 | — | First |
NIE dividend history — FAQ
How much is NIE's dividend?
As of Oct 18, 2026, NIE's most recent dividend was $0.5800 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 14, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 29, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.6860 per share across 5 payments, a trailing yield of 10.71%.
How often does NIE pay a dividend?
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 5 payments in the last 12 months and 5 in 2025.
When is NIE's next dividend?
NIE's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has NIE ever cut its dividend?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 2 regular payments lower than the one before it; the most recent annual reduction was in 2009.
How much did NIE pay in dividends in 2025?
NIE paid $2.5260 per share across 5 payments in 2025, up 26.3% from 2024.
What was NIE's total return including dividends over the last year?
Over the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, NIE paid $2.6860 per share, 10.63% of its price a year earlier, while its price moved -0.8%. That is an approximate total return of +9.8% before taxes and reinvestment.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to NIE