VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) Technical Analysis
NYSE:ZTR • US92835W1071
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ZTR Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to ZTR. Although ZTR is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- ZTR is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so ZTR is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month ZTR has a been trading in the 6.50 - 6.98 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, ZTR turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 62% of all stocks.
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ZTR Setup Rating and Analysis
Although ZTR has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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ZTR Support and Resistance Analysis
5.90
When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 6.61 to 6.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @6.41 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 6.16 to 6.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @5.96 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 7.07 to 7.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
ZTR Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for ZTR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for ZTR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 62.46 | NEUTRAL | ZTR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZTR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZTR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZTR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.02 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ZTR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.03 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests ZTR has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 86.91 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests ZTR may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.44 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for ZTR suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.33 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for ZTR suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
ZTR Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
ZTR Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSE:ZTR (4/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
6.85
-0.11 (-1.58%)
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC / ZTR TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for ZTR stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to ZTR.
What is the trend direction for ZTR stock?
The current trend direction for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) stock?
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has an RSI value of 55.021. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC?
The MACD indicator for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has a value of 0.0283583, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC?
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has a support level at 6.79 and a resistance level at 7.07. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of ZTR support and resistance levels.