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Virtus Equity Trust - Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund Class I
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July 28, 2025 AW

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com July 28, 2025 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Eileen Smiley Re: Request for Withdrawal of Pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-14 for Virtus Equity Trust (the “Registrant”), File No. 333-288369 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as a

July 28, 2025 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2025 1933 Act Registration No.

July 28, 2025 EX-99.13(IIII)

THIRTY-NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (13)(iiii) THIRTY-NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST This Thirty-Ninth Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of July 28, 2025, amends and restates that certain Thirty-Eighth Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective as of January 24, 2025, by and between Virtus Equity Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Registrant”), on behalf of each series of the Registrant listed in Appendix A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and the Adviser of each of the Funds, Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (formerly, Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc.

June 27, 2025 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust of our report dated November 21, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund and Virtus KAR Equity Income Fund’s Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2024.

June 27, 2025 EX-99.11

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

Exhibit (11) One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 27, 2025 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have acted as counsel to Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed by the Trust under the Securities Act of 1933, a

June 27, 2025 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”), hereby constitute and appoint George R.

June 27, 2025 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2025 1933 Act Registration No.

June 27, 2025 EX-99.13(IIII)

THIRTY-NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (13)(iiii) THIRTY-NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST This Thirty-Ninth Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of August 4, 2025, amends and restates that certain Thirty-Eighth Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective as of January 24, 2025, by and between Virtus Equity Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Registrant”), on behalf of each series of the Registrant listed in Appendix A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and the Adviser of each of the Funds, Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (formerly, Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc.

February 5, 2024 CORRESP

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January 31, 2024 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust of our reports dated November 27, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Virtus Vontobel Global Opportunities Fund and Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2023.

January 31, 2024 N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2024

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2024 Securities Act File No.

January 31, 2024 EX-99.13(B)(B)(B)(B)

THIRTY-SEVENTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

THIRTY-SEVENTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST This Thirty-Seventh Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of March 8, 2024, amends and restates that certain Thirty-Sixth Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective as of January 1, 2024, by and between Virtus Equity Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Registrant”), on behalf of each series of the Registrant listed in Appendix A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and the Adviser of each of the Funds, Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc.

January 30, 2024 CORRESP

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January 30, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

January 26, 2024 CORRESP

Appendix I Global Opportunities Reorganization Pro Forma Capitalization

1900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300   Main +1 202 261 3333   Fax www.dechert.com KIMBERLEY CHURCH [email protected] +1 202 261 3358 DIRECT January 26, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Brian Szilagyi Re: Virtus Asset Trust and Virtus Equity Trust (each, a “Registrant” and collectively, the “Registrant

January 11, 2024 DEL AM

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com January 11, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Delaying Amendment for Virtus Equity Trust (the “Registrant”) for Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-276018) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 473 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securiti

December 13, 2023 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2023

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2023 Securities Act File No.

December 13, 2023 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”), hereby constitute and appoint George R.

December 13, 2023 EX-99.11

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com December 12, 2023 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have acted as counsel to Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed by the Trust under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended

December 13, 2023 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust of our reports dated November 27, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Virtus Vontobel Global Opportunities Fund and Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2023.

February 28, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

NPORT-EX 2 VIPX401VIRT123122.htm VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.S. Government Securities—5.7% U.S. Treasury Bonds 2.375%, 2/15/42 $     3,715 $  2,836 3.250%, 5/15/42      1,195   1,048 3.000%, 8/15/48      7,650   6,282 2.000%, 2/15/50      2,045   1,351 1.375%, 8/15/50     12,745   7,082 1.875%, 2/

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Preferred Stock—1.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

October 13, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

October 6, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR EQUITY INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR EQUITY INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR GLOBAL QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR GLOBAL QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS TACTICAL ALLOCATION FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS TACTICAL ALLOCATION FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA NEW LEADERS GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS SGA NEW LEADERS GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR CAPITAL GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR CAPITAL GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP VALUE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP VALUE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA GLOBAL GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS SGA GLOBAL GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS SGA EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR MID-CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR MID-CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR MID-CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR MID-CAP GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Preferred Stock—1.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022

VIRTUS KAR SMALL-MID CAP CORE FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2022 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

August 10, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

June 30, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

June 17, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

May 20, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

? ? ? SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 13, 2022 CORRESP

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May 13, 2022 VIA EDGAR Edgar Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

April 20, 2022 COVER

April 20, 2022

April 20, 2022 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F.

April 20, 2022 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Preferred Stock—1.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

February 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021

VIRTUS KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Preferred Stock—1.

July 26, 2021 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com July 26, 2021 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust?) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for the telephonic comments of the staff o

June 21, 2021 CORRESP

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 21, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Ken Ellington, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Funds Shareholder Reports Dear Mr. Ellington: Thank you for the comments of the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Staff?) conveyed

May 19, 2021 COVER

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com 1933 Act/Rule 485(a) May 19, 2021 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 To The Commission Staff: On behalf of Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust” or “Registrant”),

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

SGA New Leaders Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—91.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Equity Income Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—100.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—97.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

December 3, 2020 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com December 3, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust?) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for the additional telephonic comments

November 25, 2020 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com November 25, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust?) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for the telephonic comments of the sta

November 13, 2020 CORRESP

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One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com November 13, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for your additional telephonic comment

November 9, 2020 CORRESP

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One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com November 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) 485A Filing CIK 0000034273 File No. 811-00945 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for the telephonic comments of the staf

September 23, 2020 COVER

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com 1933 Act/Rule 485(a) September 23, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 To The Commission Staff: On behalf of Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust? or ?Registr

August 31, 2020 COVER

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com 1933 Act/Rule 485(a) August 31, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No. 130 To The Commission Staff: On behalf of Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust? or ?Registrant

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—91.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—91.

August 26, 2020 CORRESP

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One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com August 26, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund, to be renamed Virtus KAR Equity Inco

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—93.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Convertible Preferred Stock—1.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Convertible Preferred Stock—2.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—93.

August 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) June 30, 2020 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

August 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 tm2028814d1defa14a.htm DEFA14A Filed by the Registrant x UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (

August 6, 2020 DEFA14A

- VIRTUS RAMPART ENHANCED CORE EQUITY FUND

Filed by the Registrant ☒ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

July 31, 2020 CORRESP

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July 31, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 31, 2020 CORRESP

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July 31, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 30, 2020 CORRESP

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July 30, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 30, 2020 CORRESP

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July 30, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 10, 2020 DEF 14A

- VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

DEF 14A 1 tm2023687-3def14a.htm VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive P

July 10, 2020 CORRESP

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One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com July 10, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your additional telephonic comment on July 10, 2020, r

July 9, 2020 CORRESP

CORRESP

July 9, 2020 CORRESP

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com July 9, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your telephonic comments on July 7, 2020, regarding the

July 2, 2020 COVER

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com 1933 Act/Rule 485(a) July 2, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 To The Commission Staff: On behalf of Virtus Equity Trust (the ?Trust? or ?Registrant?),

July 1, 2020 EX-99.14

*Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with respect to Virtus Rampart Multi-Asset Trend Fund of Virtus Opportunities Trust and Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund of the Registrant filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 14) herewith.

Exhibit 99.14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust and Virtus Opportunities Trust of our reports dated November 21, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Virtus Rampart Multi-Asset Trend Fund (one of the Funds cons

July 1, 2020 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. Amendment No. VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Virtus Tactical Allocation Fun

N-14 1 tm2023598-1n14.htm VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2020 1933 Act Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. Amendment No. VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund) [

July 1, 2020 EX-99.6(K)

Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and VIA effective December 1, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 6(k)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-239625) on July 1, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit 99.6(k) TENTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT effective as of the 1st day of December, 2018 amends that certain Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement dated as of November 20, 2002, and amended as of October 21, 2004, July 29, 2005, July 13, 2007, March 10, 2008, June 22, 2009, January 1, 2010, June 25, 2010, May 8, 2017 and March

July 1, 2020 COVER

Virtus Equity Trust (Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund) - Registration Statement on Form N-14 CIK 0000034273

COVER 16 filename16.htm July 1, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Virtus Equity Trust (Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund) - Registration Statement on Form N-14 CIK 0000034273 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the General Rules and Regulations

July 1, 2020 EX-11

*Opinion and consent of Kevin J. Carr, Esq., filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 11) herewith.

EX-11 2 tm2023598d2ex11.htm EXHIBIT 11 Exhibit 11 One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 29, 2020 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have acted as counsel to Virtus Opportunities Trust (the “Opportunities Trust”) and Virtus Equity Trust (the “Equity Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Equity

July 1, 2020 EX-99.17

*Form of Proxy Card for Virtus Rampart Multi-Asset Trend Fund. Filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 17) herewith.

EX-99.17 8 tm2023598d1ex99-17.htm EXHIBIT 99.17 Exhibit 99.17 PROXY PROXY SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned shareholder(s) of Virtus Rampart Multi-Asset Trend Fund, a series of Virtus Opportunities Trust, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoints Kevin J. Carr, Jennifer S. Fromm and Holly M. van

July 1, 2020 EX-17

*Form of Proxy Card for Virtus Rampart Sector Trend Fund. Filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 17) herewith.

Exhibit 17 PROXY PROXY SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

July 1, 2020 EX-99.6(V)

First Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement among Registrant, VIA and KAR dated June 4, 2019, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 6(v)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-239625) on July 1, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.6(V) 4 tm2023598d1ex99-6v.htm EXHIBIT 99.6(V) Exhibit 99.6(v) FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT effective as of the 4th day of June, 2019, amends that certain Subadvisory Agreement effective November 2, 2016, (the “Agreement”) among Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust on behalf of its series Virtus Strategic Allocation Fund and Virtus Tactical

July 1, 2020 EX-99.16

*Power of Attorney for Thomas J. Brown, Donald C. Burke, Sidney E. Harris, Hassell H. McClellan, Connie D. McDaniel, Philip R. McLoughlin, Geraldine M. McNamara, James M. Oates, Richard E. Segerson, R. Keith Walton and Brian T. Zino filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 16) herewith.

EX-99.16 7 tm2023598d1ex99-16.htm EXHIBIT 99.16 Exhibit 99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust, hereby constitute and appoint George R. Aylward, Kevin J. Carr and Jennifer Fromm, or any of them, as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, on any or all Registration Statements,

July 1, 2020 COVER

Virtus Equity Trust (Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund) - Registration Statement on Form N-14 CIK 0000034273

July 1, 2020 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 1, 2020 EX-14

*Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with respect to Virtus Rampart Sector Trend Fund of Virtus Opportunities Trust and Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund of the Registrant filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 14) herewith.

EX-14 3 tm2023598d2ex14.htm EXHIBIT 14 Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust and Virtus Opportunities Trust of our reports dated November 21, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Virtus Rampart Sector Tr

July 1, 2020 EX-16

*Power of Attorney for Thomas J. Brown, Donald C. Burke, Sidney E. Harris, Hassell H. McClellan, Connie D. McDaniel, Philip R. McLoughlin, Geraldine M. McNamara, James M. Oates, Richard E. Segerson, R. Keith Walton and Brian T. Zino filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 16) herewith.

Exhibit 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust, hereby constitute and appoint George R.

July 1, 2020 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Submission Proof - 20-23598-2 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2020 1933 Act Registration No.

July 1, 2020 EX-99.6(L)

Eleventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and VIA effective May 5, 2019, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 6(l)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-239625) on July 1, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.6(L) 3 tm2023598d1ex99-6l.htm EXHIBIT 99.6(L) Exhibit 99.6(l) ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT effective as of the 5th day of May, 2019 amends that certain Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement dated as of November 20, 2002, and amended as of October 21, 2004, July 29, 2005, July 13, 2007, March 10, 2008, June 22, 2009, Janu

July 1, 2020 EX-99.11

*Opinion and consent of Kevin J. Carr, Esq., filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 11) herewith.

Exhibit 99.11 One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 29, 2020 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have acted as counsel to Virtus Opportunities Trust (the “Opportunities Trust”) and Virtus Equity Trust (the “Equity Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Equity Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registratio

June 30, 2020 PRE 14A

- VIRTUS RAMPART ENHANCED CORE EQUITY FUND

PRE 14A 1 tm2023687-1pre14a.htm VIRTUS RAMPART ENHANCED CORE EQUITY FUND SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) x Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Capital Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

Tactical Allocation Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Par Value Value U.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—99.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Small-Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—94.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—91.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Small-Cap Value Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—95.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—94.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

SGA Emerging Markets Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—98.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

SGA Global Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—96.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019

KAR Mid-Cap Growth Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) December 31, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value Common Stocks—94.

August 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

Virtus Equity Trust NPORT-EX - -

KAR CAPITAL GROWTH FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) JUNE 30, 2019 ($ reported in thousands) Shares Value CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK—1.

June 12, 2019 COVER

1933 Act/Rule 485(b)

1933 Act/Rule 485(b) June 12, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos.

June 11, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP - -

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 11, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No.122 Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your additional telephonic comments on June 7, 2019

June 6, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP - -

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 | 800.248.7971 | Virtus.com June 6, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No.122 Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your telephonic comments on May 9, 2019, regarding t

March 29, 2019 COVER

1933 Act/Rule 485(a)

1933 Act/Rule 485(a) March 29, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos.

March 8, 2019 DEFA14A

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

? United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Def

March 1, 2019 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

March 1, 2019 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 12, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm February 12, 2019 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Virtus Equity Trust Form N-14 Registration Statement SEC File No. 333-228583 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter sets forth responses to the additional oral comments received from Anu Dubey of the Staff of the Securit

February 12, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust

Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301 February 12, 2019 Ms.

February 11, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust

February 11, 2019 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 5, 2019 EX-99.11

Opinion and consent of Kevin J. Carr, Esq.

Exhibit 99.11 One Financial Plaza Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM February 5, 2019 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Virtus Equity Trust (the “Acquiring Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Acquiring Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed by the Acquiring Trust under

February 5, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust Form N-14 Registration Statement SEC File No. 333-228583

February 5, 2019 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 5, 2019 EX-99.14

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with respect to AB SGA Fund, a series of American Beacon Funds

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated March 27, 2018, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the American Beacon SGA Global Growth Fund Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended January 31, 2018.

February 5, 2019 EX-99.7(C)

Amended Annex A to Form of Sales Agreement

Exhibit 99.7(C) 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM Virtus Mutual Funds Sales Agreement Amended Annex A January 2019 VP Distributors, LLC Virtus Mutual Funds and Available Share Classes FIXED INCOME EQUITY Virtus Newfleet Bond Fund A C I R6 Virtus Ceredex Large-Cap Value Equity Fund A C I R6 Virtus Newfleet CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund A I Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fun

February 5, 2019 EX-99.17

Form of Proxy Card for AB SGA Fund

Exhibit 99.17 PROXY PROXY SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 23, 2019 THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned shareholder(s) of American Beacon SGA Global Growth Fund (“AB SGA Fund”), a series of American Beacon Funds, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoints Terri L. McKinney and Rosemary K. Behan, or any one of them true and lawful attorneys wit

February 5, 2019 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2019 1933 Act Registration No.

January 24, 2019 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM January 24, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No.119 Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your telephonic comments on Dec

December 12, 2018 EX-99.13(RR)

Form of Amendment to Sub-Administration and Accounting Services Agreement among Virtus Mutual Funds, VVIT, VRT, VAST, VAT, Virtus Fund Services and BNY Mellon dated December 1, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 13(rr)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit 99.13(rr) FORM OF AMENDMENT TO SUB-ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Amendment dated December 1, 2018 is by and among Virtus Fund Services, LLC (“Company”), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust, Virtus Asset Trust, Virtus Equity Trust, Virtus Opportunities Trust, Virtus Retirement Trust and Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) and The

December 12, 2018 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.16 10 tv508990ex99-16.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust, hereby constitute and appoint George R. Aylward, Kevin J. Carr and Jennifer Fromm, or any of them, as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, on any or all Registration Statements

December 12, 2018 EX-99.10(E)

Amendment No. 4 to Class A Shares Amended and Restated Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act effective November 14, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 10(e)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit 99.10(e) VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (the “Fund”) AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CLASS A SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-1 under the INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 THIS AMENDMENT made effective as of the 14th day of November, 2018 amends that certain Class A Shares Amended and Restated Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, dated M

December 12, 2018 EX-99.10(J)

Amendment No. 4 to Class C Shares Amended and Restated Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act effective November 14, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 10(j)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.10(J) 6 tv508990ex99-10j.htm AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CLASS C SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 Exhibit 99. 10(j) VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (the “Fund”) AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CLASS C SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-1 under the INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 THIS AMENDMENT made effective as of the 14th day of November, 2018 amends that ce

December 12, 2018 EX-99.6(K)

Form of Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and VIA effective December 1, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 6(k)) to Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.6(K) 2 tv508990ex99-6k.htm FORM OF AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.6(k) FORM OF TENTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT effective as of the 1st day of December, 2018 amends that certain Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement dated as of November 20, 2002, and amended as of October 21, 2004, Ju

December 12, 2018 EX-99.9(J)

Joinder Agreement and Amendment to Foreign Custody Manager Agreement between VAST, Virtus Mutual Funds, VAT, VRT, VVIT and The Bank of New York Mellon dated as of December 1, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 9(j)) to VET’s Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.9(J) 4 tv508990ex99-9j.htm JOINDER AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT TO FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.9(j) EXECUTION JOINDER AGREEMENT TO FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT This Joinder Agreement (“Agreement”) dated December 1, 2018 and effective as of September 11, 2017 is by and between Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust, Virtus Equity Trust, Virtus Opportunities Trust, Virtus Retireme

December 12, 2018 N-14

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2018 1933 Act Registration No.

December 12, 2018 EX-99.11

Virtus Equity Trust

Exhibit 99.11 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have acted as counsel to Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed by the Trust under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”)

December 12, 2018 EX-99.9(E)

Amendment to Custody Agreement between VAST, Virtus Mutual Funds, VAT, VRT and VVIT and The Bank of New York Mellon dated as of December 1, 2018, filed via EDGAR (as Exhibit 9(e)) to VET’s Form N-14 (File No. 333-228766) on December 12, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference.

EX-99.9(E) 3 tv508990ex99-9e.htm AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.9(e) EXECUTION AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT This Amendment (“Amendment”) dated December 1, 2018 is by and between Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust, Virtus Equity Trust, Virtus Opportunities Trust, Virtus Retirement Trust, Virtus Asset Trust and Virtus Variable Insurance Trust, (each, the “Fund” and collectively, the “Fu

December 12, 2018 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 99.14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Virtus Equity Trust of our reports dated November 20, 2018, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Virtus Equity Trust’s Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2018. W

December 12, 2018 DEL AM

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS SGA GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2018 1933 Act Registration No.

November 28, 2018 COVER

Virtus Equity Trust (Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund) - Registration Statement on Form N-14 CIK 0000034273

November 28, 2018 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 28, 2018 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity Trust, hereby constitute and appoint George R. Aylward, Kevin J. Carr and Jennifer Fromm, or any of them, as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, on any or all Registration Statements, amendments thereto, including without limitation

November 28, 2018 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

N-14 1 tv507740n14.htm VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2018 1933 Act Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. Amendment No. VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Virtus SGA Global Growth Fund) [

November 28, 2018 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 99.14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated March 27, 2018, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in the American Beacon SGA Global Growth Fund Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended January 31, 2018. We also c

November 28, 2018 EX-99.17

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019

EX-99.17 6 tv507740ex99-17.htm FORM OF PROXY CARD Exhibit 99.17 PROXY PROXY SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019 THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned shareholder(s) of American Beacon SGA Global Growth Fund (“AB SGA Fund”), a series of American Beacon Funds, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoints and , or any one of them true and law

November 28, 2018 EX-99.11

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

EX-99.11 3 tv507740ex99-11.htm OPINION AND CONSENT Exhibit 99.11 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM November 20, 2018 Virtus Equity Trust 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Virtus Equity Trust (the “Acquiring Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Acquiring Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Sta

November 16, 2018 COVER

1933 Act/Rule 485(a)

1933 Act/Rule 485(a) November 16, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos.

October 17, 2018 CORRESP

DSE / Duff & Phelps Select Energy MLP Fund Inc. CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM October 11, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Ken Ellington, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Funds Shareholder Reports Dear Mr. Ellington: Thank you for your telephonic comments on September 11, 2018, regarding the shareholder re

August 29, 2018 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d557516dnq.htm VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive o

August 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

March 6, 2018 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP

100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM March 6, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No.114 Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your additional telephonic comments on February 27, 2018 r

February 28, 2018 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

February 26, 2018 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP

100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103 800.248.7971 VIRTUS.COM February 26, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Anu Dubey, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 Post-Effective Amendment No.114 Dear Ms. Dubey: Thank you for your telephonic comments on January 25, 2018 regarding

December 21, 2017 COVER

December 21, 2017

COVER 16 filename16.htm 1933 Act/Rule 485(a) December 21, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos. 002-16590 and 811-00945 To The Commission Staff: On behalf of Virtus Equity Trust (the “Trust” or “Registrant”), transmitted herewith for filing under Rule 485(a) under the Securities Ac

August 29, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of regi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J. Carr, Esq. Se

August 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

February 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

February 28, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of regi

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 2, 2016 DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DEF 14C 1 t1602609def14c.htm DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Information Statement ¨ Confidential, For

August 29, 2016 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

April 14, 2016 CORRESP

Securities distributed by VP Distributors, LLC

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm April 14, 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Ken Ellington, Division of Investment Management Re: Virtus Funds Shareholder Reports Dear Mr. Ellington: Thank you for your telephonic comments on March 7, 2016, regarding the shareholder reports on Form N-CSR for Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (File Nos. 0

March 21, 2016 DEFR14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)

? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ? ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 1

March 21, 2016 COVER

March 21, 2016

March 21, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 18, 2016 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(

March 18, 2016 COVER

March 18, 2016

March 18, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 17, 2016 CORRESP

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March 17, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 17, 2016 CORRESP

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March 17, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 2, 2016 PRER14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(

March 2, 2016 COVER

March 2, 2016

March 2, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 26, 2016 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J. Carr, Esq. Se

February 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

February 12, 2016 CORRESP

VIA EDGAR

February 12, 2016 James E. Thomas T +1 617 951 7367 F +1 617 235 0483 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Kaitlin C. Bottock Re: Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust, et al.; File No. 812-14538 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter provides the responses of Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust, Virtus Equity Trust, Virtus Insi

January 29, 2016 CORRESP

January 29, 2016

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm January 29, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Virtus Equity Trust Virtus Insight Trust Virtus Opportunities Trust CIK 0000034273 CIK 0001003859 CIK 0001005020 (File No. 811-00945) (File No. 811-07447) (File No. 811-07455) Ladies and Gentlemen: On January 22, 201

January 22, 2016 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(

January 22, 2016 COVER

January 22, 2016

January 22, 2016 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

August 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

August 28, 2015 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J. Carr, Esq. Se

March 2, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

March 2, 2015 N-Q

Virtus Equity Trust - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

N-Q 1 d846210dnq.htm VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive o

November 13, 2014 COVER

Virtus Equity Trust COVER - -

1933 Act/Rule 485(b) November 12, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Virtus Equity Trust File Nos.

November 12, 2014 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP - -

November 12, 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

September 23, 2014 DEF 14A

Virtus Equity Trust DEF 14A - - DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(

September 23, 2014 CORRESP

Virtus Equity Trust CORRESP - -

September 23, 2014 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

September 12, 2014 CORRESP

PDIAX / Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund CORRESP - -

September 12, 2014 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

September 12, 2014 PRE 14A

PDIAX / Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund PRE 14A - - PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

PRE 14A 1 t1401770pre14a.htm PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for U

August 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

August 28, 2014 N-Q

FMIVX / VIRTUS MID-CAP VALUE FUND N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J. Carr, Esq. Vi

August 12, 2014 DEFA14C

PDIAX / Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund DEFA14C - - DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STATEMENT MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☐ Definitive Information Statement ☒ Definitive Addit

August 6, 2014 DEF 14C

PDIAX / Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund DEF 14C - - DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT

DEF 14C 1 t1401468def14c.htm DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-

February 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

February 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

August 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

Virtus Equity Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 17, 2013 DEF 14C

- DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement Virtus Equity Trus

March 1, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00945 Virtus Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9668 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J. Carr, Esq. Vi

March 1, 2013 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, George R.

December 10, 2012 CORRESP

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Virtus Equity Trust Virtus Mutual Funds 101 Munson Street Greenfield, MA 01301-9683 December 10, 2012 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Attn: Sheila Stout 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

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