Concentration of Credit Risk (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]

Summary of Funds Provided Ten Percent or More of Total Revenues

The concentration of credit risk with respect to advisory fees receivable is generally limited due to the short payment terms extended to clients by the Company. The following funds provided 10 percent or more of the total revenues of the Company:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
($ in thousands)
Virtus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Investment management, administration and transfer agent fees	$	53,202		$	29,818			*
Percent of total revenues		14	%		12	%		*
Virtus Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund
Investment management, administration and transfer agent fees	$	52,568		$	39,475		$	24,445
Percent of total revenues		14	%		17	%		14	%
Virtus Premium AlphaSector™ Fund
Investment management, administration and transfer agent fees	$	41,921		$	27,987			*
Percent of total revenues		11	%		12	%		*

* Less than 10 percent of total revenues of the Company.