Common use of VIRTUS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST Clause in Contracts

VIRTUS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST. VIRTUS OPPORTUNITIES TRUST (collectively, the “Virtus Mutual Funds”) By: /s/ W. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Name: W. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Title: CFO & Treasurer VP DISTRIBUTORS, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Title: Vice President, Mutual Fund Services Schedule A Fee Schedule Effective Date: January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 Total Transfer Agent Fee BFDS portion of Total Fee Base Fee $ $ Direct Accounts $ $ Networked Accounts $ $ Closed Accounts $ Oversight & Service Account Charges: Account Charges will be allocated on the basis of the number of accounts. Base Fees: Base Fees will be allocated according to average net assets. Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Out-of-pocket expenses include, but are not limited to: expenses invoiced by broker-dealers and financial institutions for shareholder servicing, confirmation production, postage, forms, telephone, microfilm, microfiche, stationary and supplies, and expenses incurred at the specific direction of the Fund. Postage for mass mailings is due seven days in advance of the mailing date.