Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Off 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 $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 Stock Performance

AIO stock traded up $0.18 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $25.17. The stock had a trading volume of 134,268 shares, compared to its average volume of 88,449. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $25.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $25.30. Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund has a 52-week low of $20.91 and a 52-week high of $28.60.

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 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 12th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Saba Capital Management L.P. acquired a new position in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund in the 1st quarter worth approximately $5,220,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $3,351,000. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 14.5% in the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 51,010 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,092,000 after acquiring an additional 6,477 shares during the last quarter. PMG Family Office LLC increased its stake in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 12.0% in the first quarter. PMG Family Office LLC now owns 36,820 shares of the company’s stock worth $788,000 after acquiring an additional 3,936 shares during the period. Finally, Calamos Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund by 13.5% in the first quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC now owns 33,363 shares of the company’s stock worth $714,000 after acquiring an additional 3,970 shares during the period.

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.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Company Profile

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.