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    </invstOrSecs>
    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2021-08-18</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>Virtus Equity Trust</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Amy Hackett</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Amy Hackett</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Vice President and Assistant Treasurer</ncom:title>
    </signature>
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