Investment Strategy - The investor focuses on high-yield income stocks and funds, including BDCs, REITs, CEFs, and ETFs, to supplement retirement income beyond pension and Social Security [1] - The investor prioritizes dividend-paying income stocks and funds, aiming for long-term investment decisions after learning from the Great Recession [1] - The investor has a beneficial long position in shares of ECC, SRV, and MPV through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives [1] Market Interest and Research - The investor has a deep interest in the stock market since late 2007 and conducts extensive research to make informed investment decisions [1] - The investor follows trends in technology and markets, finding the human psychology of markets as fascinating as the financial aspects [1] CEF Review - A year-end review of CEFs offering high-yield income was conducted, summarizing significant events in 2024 [2] - The review highlights a few CEFs, providing insights for income investors [2]
The 2024 CEF Year-End Specials