Oct. 02, 2025 11:58 PM ETVirtus Divid, Interest & Prem (NFJ)NFJCain Lee6.98K FollowersSummaryVirtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund offers a high 9.3% yield, blending equities and convertible securities for income and capital preservation.NFJ's option writing strategy supports distributions but limits capital appreciation; most returns come from consistent, high payouts rather than share price growth.Currently trading at a historically low discount to NAV, NFJ may not be attractively valued for new accumulation but maintains a strong earnings track record.Distributions are largely tax-efficient, with a mix of return of capital and long-term gains, making NFJ suitable for income-focused, tax-conscious investors.AlexSecret/iStock via Getty ImagesOverviewVirtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE:NFJ) operates as a closed end fund that aims to provide exposure to high quality assets that pay dividends. Additionally, the fund includes a blend of convertible securitiesThis article was written byCain Lee6.98K FollowersFinancial analyst by day and a seasoned investor by passion, I've been involved in the world of investing for over 15 years and honed my skills in analyzing lucrative opportunities within the market.I specialize in uncovering high quality dividend stocks and other assets that offer potential for long term-growth that pack a serious punch for bill-paying potential. I use myself as an example that with a solid base of classic dividend growth stocks, sprinkling in some Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds can be a highly efficient way to boost your investment income while still capturing a total return that follows traditional index funds. I created a hybrid system between growth and income and manage to still capture a total return that is on par with the S&P.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments