NFJ (Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund) Momentum Rank: 10 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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NFJ Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund NFJ
61 GF Score
Price $15.52
GF Value $19.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Momentum Rank?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund NFJ -0.39% 61 Momentum Rank is 10 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NFJ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has the Momentum Rank of 10.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Momentum Rank Related Terms

NFJ vs BTT, QQQX, ECAT: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Momentum Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 10 mean?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) has a Momentum Rank of 10 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank too high?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Momentum Rank of 10 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank compare to BTT and QQQX?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Momentum Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Momentum Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Momentum Rank is 10, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $15.52 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 10, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), the current Momentum Rank is 10 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.52 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40. GuruFocus considers Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NFJ:

  • Momentum Rank: 10 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $15.52 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Business Description

Address 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA, USA, 01301-9683
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a Massachusetts-based business trust. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. It pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities.
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