Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (The) Aktie

Declares Distribution18:50 03.09.13


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NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2013

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.084 per share, payable on September 20, 2013, to shareholders of record on September 13, 2013 (ex-date September 11, 2013).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis including all available investment income, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, excess gains taxable as ordinary income or, if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in Section 19(a) notices of the 1940 Act are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Section 19(a) notices are posted on the website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.084 per share, payable on September 20, 2013, to shareholders of record on September 13, 2013 (ex-date September 11, 2013).

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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19A Notice12:56 20.09.13


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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2013

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) declared a distribution of $0.084 per share to shareholders of record on September 13, 2013, payable September 20, 2013, under the current Managed Distribution Plan that pays 7 percent of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") on an annualized basis.

The following is a required Section 19A notice:

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.

This notice discloses information on the sources of the distribution as required by SEC Rule 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Fund's SEC Exemptive Order under Section 19(b) as follows:

Distribution Estimates
August 2013 (MTD)
Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)
Per Share

Amount
Percentage of Current Distribution
Per Share Amount
Percentage

of Current Distribution

Net Investment Income
$       0.027
32.5%
$        0.216
32.0%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains
-
0.0%
0.010
1.5%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains
-
0.0%
0.017
2.5%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains
0.057
67.5%
0.433
64.0%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%

Total Distribution
$        0.084
100.0%
$        0.676
100.0%


(1) YTD February 1, 2013 to January 9, 2014.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2013 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2012)

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended August 31, 2013 (2)
6.49%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)
7.04%






YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)
7.43%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)
4.69%


(2)
Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)
Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 30, 2013.

(4)
YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)
YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 30, 2013.


The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-end fund advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact Shareholder Services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at virtus.com.

ZTR Cusip: 989837208

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice

19:05 01.11.13

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2013

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.088 per share, payable on November 19, 2013, to shareholders of record on November 12, 2013 (ex-date November 7, 2013).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates
                
§
October 2013 (MTD)
                
§
Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)
                
§
Per Share

Amount
          

Percentage
§
of Current

Distribution
                
§
Per Share

Amount
          

Percentage
§
of Current

Distribution

Net Investment Income
                
§
$        0.021
          

23.7%
           
§
$        0.261
          

30.7%
§
Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains
          

0.019
           

21.5%
           

0.029
           

3.4%
§
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains
          

-
           

0.0%
           

-
           

0.0%
§
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains
          

0.048
           

54.8%
           

0.560
           

65.9%
§
Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)
          

-
           

0.0%
           

-
           

0.0%
§
Total Distribution
                
§
$        0.088
          

100.0%
           
§
$        0.850
          

100.0%
§
(1) YTD February 1, 2013 to January 9, 2014.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2013 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2012)

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

October 31, 2013
                
§
Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)
          

10.19%
§
Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)
          

6.73%


           
§
YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)
          

14.04%
§
YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)
          

5.61%


           

(2)
           
§
Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)
                
§
Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)
                
§
YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)
                
§
YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.
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Zeit
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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice
19:19 02.12.13

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NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2013

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.089 per share, payable on December 19, 2013, to shareholders of record on December 12, 2013 (ex-date December 10, 2013).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates

November 2013 (MTD)

Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)

Per Share

Amount

Percentage of Current Distribution

Per Share Amount

Percentage

of Current Distribution

Net Investment Income

$        0.026

29.1%

$        0.288

30.7%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

0.063

70.9%

0.651

69.3%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Total Distribution

$        0.089

100.0%

$        0.939

100.0%

(1) YTD February 1, 2013 to January 9, 2014.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2013 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2012)

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

November 29, 2013



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)

11.01%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)

6.65%





YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)

16.60%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)

6.10%

(2)

Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)

YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.

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Declaration Of Distribution
19:05 16.12.13

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NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2013

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced that its board of directors declared a distribution payable January 9, 2014 to stockholders of record on December 31, 2013.

The Zweig Total Return Fund intends to distribute the greater of 0.58% (7% annualized) of its net asset value on December 31, 2013 or all available net investment income and net short and long term capital gains, in accordance with requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan. The amount of the distribution will be announced on January 2, 2014.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates

November 2013 (MTD)

Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)

Per Share

Amount

Percentage of Current Distribution

Per Share Amount

Percentage

of Current Distribution

Net Investment Income

$        0.026

29.1%

$        0.288

30.7%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

0.063

70.9%

0.651

69.3%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Total Distribution

$        0.089

100.0%

$        0.939

100.0%

(1) YTD February 1, 2013 to January 9, 2014. (The distribution paid on January 9, 2013 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2012)

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

November 29, 2013



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)

11.01%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)

6.65%





YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)

16.60%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)

6.10%

(2)

Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)

YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice
19:25 02.01.14

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NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2014

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.090 per share, payable on January 9, 2014, to shareholders of record on December 31, 2013 (ex-date January 3, 2014).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates

December 2013 (MTD)

Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)

Per Share

Amount

Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Per Share

Amount

Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Net Investment Income

$        0.007

8.0%

$        0.296

28.7%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

0.083

92.0%

0.104

10.1%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

-

0.0%

0.629

61.2%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Total Distribution

$        0.090

100.0%

$        1.029

100.0%

(1) YTD February 1, 2013 to January 9, 2014. (The distribution paid on January 9, 2013 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2012)

Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

December 31, 2013



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)

10.55%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)

6.61%





YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)

18.58%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)

6.61%

(2)

Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)

YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution and Discloses Sources of Distribution -- Section 19(a) Notice20:30 03.02.14


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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2014

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.088 per share, payable on February 21, 2014, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2014 (ex-date February 11, 2014).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:








Distribution Estimates
January 2014 (MTD)
Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)
Per Share

Amount
Percentage

of Current

Distribution
Per Share

Amount
Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Net Investment Income
$        0.009
10.8%
$        0.009
10.8%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains
-
0.0%
-
0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains
0.013
14.2%
0.013
14.2%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains
0.066
75.0%
0.066
75.0%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%

Total Distribution
$        0.088
100.0%
$        0.088
100.0%




(1) YTD February 3, 2014 to January 9, 2015.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2014 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2013)





Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.






January 31, 2014



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)
10.95%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)
7.19%






YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)
-2.09%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)
0.60%






(2)     Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the

         change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)     Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage

         of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)     YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the

         year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)     YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month

         end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.





Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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Share Repurchase Programs00:15 11.02.14


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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2014

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Directors of The Zweig Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZF) and The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced they have expanded and extended the open-market share repurchase program for each fund.

The reauthorizations allow each fund to repurchase, in open-market transactions, up to an additional 10 percent of its shares outstanding as of the start of the extended program. The repurchase programs, which are intended to narrow each fund's discount to its net asset value ("NAV"), allow each fund to acquire its own shares in the open market when such shares are trading at a discount to their NAV. Each fund's repurchase program is implemented on a discretionary basis under the direction of Zweig Advisors, the investment manager of the funds.

The original repurchase programs, which were approved in March 2012 and expanded in September 2012, authorized each fund to repurchase up to 10 percent of its shares outstanding as of the start of the program. From March 2012 through February 10, 2014, the Zweig Fund repurchased 2,185,297 shares, or 9.5 percent of outstanding shares when the program was initiated, and the Zweig Total Return Fund repurchased 3,270,753 shares, or 9.1 percent of initially outstanding shares.

As of the close of trading February 10, the Zweig Fund had 113,592 shares and the Zweig Total Return Fund had 331,616 shares remaining as authorized to be repurchased under the initial programs. These remaining shares will be added to the amounts available for repurchase under the extended repurchase programs. Thus, at the market open on February 11, the Zweig Fund has 2,197,541 shares and the Zweig Total Return Fund has 3,614,133 shares authorized to be repurchased under their respective programs.

Any share repurchase by either fund is subject to various factors, including the limitations imposed by the federal securities laws governing an issuer's repurchase of its stock; the ability of the fund's investment manager to raise cash to repurchase the fund's shares; and general market conditions. There is no assurance that either fund will purchase shares at any specific discount levels or in any specific amounts; that a fund's market price or discount to NAV will improve; or that the program will enhance shareholder value over the long-term. Each fund's repurchase activity will be disclosed in its shareholder report for the relevant fiscal period, and each fund's Board of Directors may amend this program, solely in its discretion, at any time during the duration of the program. Any amendment to the program will be publicly disclosed.

About the Funds

The Zweig Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZF) and The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) are closed-end funds advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the funds, please contact Shareholder Services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at virtus.com.

Net Asset Value vs. Market Price

Net Asset Value (NAV) represents the total value of all assets held by the fund (minus its total liabilities), divided by the total number of common shares outstanding. The net asset value reflects the performance of the manager. Market price is the price at which investors may purchase or sell shares of the fund on the New York Stock exchange. Market price is determined in the open market by buyers and sellers, based on supply and demand. The fund's market price fluctuates throughout the day and may differ from its underlying NAV. Shares of the fund may trade at a premium (higher than) or a discount (lower than) to NAV. The difference between the fund's market price and its NAV (premium/discount) is expressed as a percentage of NAV.

Fund Risks

The Zweig Fund and The Zweig Total Return Fund are closed-end funds traded on the New York Exchange. Shares must be purchased through a professional financial advisor.

The market price of equity securities may be affected by financial market, industry, or issuer-specific events. Focus on a particular style or on small or medium-sized companies may enhance that risk.

There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective.

Shares of closed-end investment companies, such as these funds, trade in the market above, at, and below NAV. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the fund's NAV could decline. The fund is not able to predict whether its shares will trade above, below, or at NAV in the future

An investment in a fund involves risk and a fund's shares may decline in value. There is no assurance that shares will be repurchased for a fund in the same or similar amount going forward.

Past performance is not an indication of future results.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release may contain statements regarding plans and expectations for the future that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward looking and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue" or other similar words. Such forward looking statements are based on each fund's current plans and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning such risks and uncertainties are contained in each fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For Further Information:  

Zweig Funds Shareholder Services  

(800) 272-2700  

zweig@virtus.com  

SOURCE Zweig Advisers LLC


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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice19:00 03.03.14


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NEW YORK, March 3, 2014

NEW YORK, March 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.090 per share, payable on March 20, 2014, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2014 (ex-date March 11, 2014).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates
February 2014 (MTD)
Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)
Per Share

Amount
Percentage

of Current

Distribution
Per Share

Amount
Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Net Investment Income
$        0.029
31.9%
$        0.038
21.5%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains
-
0.0%
-
0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains
0.061
68.1%
0.075
42.2%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains
-
0.0%
0.065
36.3%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%

Total Distribution
$        0.090
100.0%
$        0.178
100.0%





(1) YTD February 3, 2014 to January 9, 2015.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2014 was reportable for tax

     on Form 1099 in 2013)





Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

February 28, 2014



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)
12.80%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)
6.90%






YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)
1.48%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)
1.15%







(2)
Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)
Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)
YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)
YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.







Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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Declares Distribution And Discloses Sources Of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice
21:25 01.04.14

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NEW YORK, April 1, 2014

NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.091 per share, payable on April 21, 2014, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2014 (ex-date April 9, 2014).

The Fund has a Managed Distribution Plan ("Plan") to pay 7% of the Fund's net asset value on an annualized basis, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, or if necessary, return of capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Plan.

The following chart discloses information on the sources of the distribution:

Distribution Estimates

March 2014 (MTD)

Year-to-date (YTD) (1)

(Sources)

Per Share

Amount

Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Per Share

Amount

Percentage

of Current

Distribution

Net Investment Income

$        0.030

32.8%

$        0.068

25.3%

Net Realized Foreign Currency Gains

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

0.031

34.2%

0.106

39.5%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

0.030

33.0%

0.095

35.2%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Total Distribution

$        0.091

100.0%

$        0.269

100.0%



(1) YTD February 3, 2014 to January 9, 2015.(The distribution paid on January 9, 2014 was reportable for tax on Form 1099 in 2013)



Under the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy, the Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

March 31, 2014



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period ended this month (2)

11.70%

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)

6.90%





YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)

2.46%

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)

1.73%





(2)

Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the cumulative distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)

YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)

YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions from the first day of the year to this month end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.





Section 19(a) notices are posted on the Fund's website at:

ZTR 19A Notices

The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.


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Zweig Fund And Zweig Total Return Fund Announce Results Of Joint Annual Meeting Of Shareholders
14:35 14.05.14

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2014

NEW YORK, May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Directors of The Zweig Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZF) and The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced that at the joint annual meeting of shareholders held on May 13, shareholders of each fund re-elected Director R. Keith Walton and elected nominee Brian T. Zino to three-year terms or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified.

About the Funds

The Zweig Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZF) is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of capital appreciation, with income as a secondary objective. The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of seeking total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income. Both funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC. For more information on the funds, please contact Shareholder Services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or on the web at virtus.com.

SOURCE The Zweig Fund, Inc.


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