Virtus Opportunities Trust DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Virtus Rampart Alternatives Diversifier Fund

Your vote makes a difference. Please vote TODAY!

URGENT NOTICE – UPCOMING FEBRUARY 25, 2020

SHAREHOLDER MEETING

Dear Valued Shareholder:

We recently mailed you proxy materials concerning your investment in the above fund, and we are asking for your support on these important proposals.

Independent, nationally-recognized proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. LLC has joined the Board of Trustees of the Virtus Funds in recommending that you voteFORthe proposals.Voting now will help us avoid costly adjournments, reminder phone calls to you and your fellow shareholders, additional mailings, and ultimately increased fund costs.

Please vote now before the deadline ofFebruary 24, 2020.

Your vote is extremely important! Follow one of these easy steps to cast your vote today!

By phone, 1-855-643-7310 and speak with a representative from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET

By internet, www.proxyvote.com, enter the control number and follow the prompts

By mail, sign the enclosed proxy card and return in the pre-paid envelope

Thank you for supporting these important decisions and for investing with Virtus Funds.

Sincerely,

Heidi Griswold

Vice President, Head of Transfer Agent & Servicing

Virtus Fund Services, LLC