NIE Dividend Calculator
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) currently yields 9.80% and paid $2.61 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$26.59
Dividend Yield
9.80%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.61
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+11.4%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from NIE
Portfolio Value
$237,392
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$2,272
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — NIE
Projected Income from NIE
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,568 | $131 | 660.7 | $17,568 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,525 | $210 | 957.6 | $27,495 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,723 | $310 | 1271.2 | $39,412 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $5,226 | $435 | 1606.5 | $53,782 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $7,114 | $593 | 1969.3 | $71,188 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $9,492 | $791 | 2366.2 | $92,361 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $12,494 | $1,041 | 2805.0 | $118,225 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $16,295 | $1,358 | 3294.9 | $149,955 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $21,120 | $1,760 | 3846.7 | $189,041 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $27,266 | $2,272 | 4473.6 | $237,392 |
NIE Dividend Per Share by Year
NIE Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-29 | $0.58 |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-30 | $0.50 |
| 2025-12-29 | 2026-01-09 | $0.53 |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-30 | $0.50 |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-29 | $0.50 |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-27 | $0.50 |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-28 | $0.50 |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-30 | $0.50 |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-26 | $0.50 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-27 | $0.50 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-28 | $0.50 |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-22 | $0.50 |
| 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-22 | $0.50 |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-23 | $0.50 |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-24 | $0.50 |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-10 | $1.98 |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-23 | $0.50 |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-23 | $0.50 |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-24 | $0.50 |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-25 | $0.50 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2022-01-10 | $1.75 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-07 | $0.38 |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-24 | $0.38 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-25 | $0.38 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-26 | $0.38 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2021-01-04 | $0.38 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-25 | $0.38 |
NIE Dividend FAQ
How much does NIE pay in dividends per share?
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund paid $2.61 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does NIE pay dividends?
NIE pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is NIE's dividend yield?
At the last close of $26.59, NIE yields approximately 9.80% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is NIE's dividend growth rate?
NIE's dividend per share has compounded at 11.4% per year over the last 5 years (-13.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much NIE do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.61 per share per year, roughly 461 shares — about $12,257.99 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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