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NPCT: Discount Narrows, Pushing Strong Results But Taking Away Its Appeal
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-13 18:24
To see all that our exclusive membership has to offer, sign up for a free trial by clicking on the button below!At the CEF/ETF Income Laboratory , we manage closed-end fund ( CEF ) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolios targeting safe and reliable ~8% yields to make income investing easy for you. Check out what our members have to say about our service.Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NYSE: NPCT ) is a closed-end fund that provides investment exposure to primarily fixed-income investments. That includes bot ...
This Long Straddle Can Cash In If Bond Volatility Heats Up
Investors· 2025-10-13 17:24
If long-term bond yields — or equivalently, the iShares fund price — make a sharp move in either direction, potential gains can be substantial, potentially multiples of the initial investment. There's finally some volatility returning to the stock market, with the Cboe Volatility Index spiking above 20 for the first time since June. Bond volatility has also ticked higher, but it remains relatively subdued. For investors anticipating increased volatility in longer-dated bonds, a long straddle in the iShares ...
GBAB: Paying Out More Than It Generates In Earnings (Rating Downgrade) (NYSE:GBAB)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-13 17:22
While indexes continue to hover near their all-time highs, it can be difficult to locate discounted opportunities in the market. However, income-focused funds like Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust (Financial analyst by day and a seasoned investor by passion, I've been involved in the world of investing for over 15 years and honed my skills in analyzing lucrative opportunities within the market.I specialize in uncovering high quality dividend stocks and other assets that offer ...
GBAB: Paying Out More Than It Generates In Earnings (Rating Downgrade)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-13 17:22
While indexes continue to hover near their all-time highs, it can be difficult to locate discounted opportunities in the market. However, income-focused funds like Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust (Financial analyst by day and a seasoned investor by passion, I've been involved in the world of investing for over 15 years and honed my skills in analyzing lucrative opportunities within the market.I specialize in uncovering high quality dividend stocks and other assets that offer ...
ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) ANNOUNCES CLOSING AND REORGANIZATION OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ)
Prnewswire· 2025-10-13 12:07
, /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) ("ASGI" or the "Acquiring Fund) and abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) ("JEQ" or the "Acquired Fund"), announce today the completed reorganization of the Acquired Fund with the Acquiring Fund after close of business on October 10, 2025. In the reorganization, common shareholders of JEQ received an amount of ASGI common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of JEQ common shares, as d ...
VTIP: Harvest CPI Carry, Sidestep Duration (NASDAQ:VTIP)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-13 04:47
The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares ( NASDAQ: VTIP ) is a simple and straightforward way to invest in short-maturity TIPS in the United States. When we say TIPS, we areAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from ...
BXMX: Remains An Attractive Opportunity With Its Discount
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-12 02:35
Core Insights - The CEF/ETF Income Laboratory focuses on managing closed-end fund (CEF) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolios that target safe and reliable yields of approximately 8% [1][2] - The service provides managed portfolios, actionable income and arbitrage recommendations, and in-depth analysis, catering to both active and passive investors [2] - The community consists of over a thousand members who are interested in income-generating investment strategies [2] Group 1 - The CEF/ETF Income Laboratory aims to simplify income investing by targeting yields of around 8% [1] - Managed portfolios primarily consist of monthly-payers, which enhances compounding and stabilizes income streams [2] - The team includes experienced contributors, such as Nick Ackerman, who has over 14 years of personal investing experience [3] Group 2 - The service emphasizes expert-level research to help members benefit from income and arbitrage strategies in CEFs and ETFs [2] - The community aspect fosters collaboration among members seeking optimal income ideas [2]
FSCO: Big Downside Risk And Almost Certain Yield Cut (Downgrade)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-11 13:15
In July this year, I published my first article on FS Credit Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FSCO ). The thesis was bullish and based on conservative leverage, a high-quality portfolio, and a very competitive yield (again, despite the immaterialRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework in Latvia to boost the liqui ...
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Businesswire· 2025-10-10 20:10
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the "Adviser†), previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 16, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025 October 10, 2025 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the "Plan†) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investme. ...
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution – Section 19(a) Notice
Businesswire· 2025-10-10 20:05
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 16, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.07 September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025 October 10, 2025 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the "Plan†) in 2015. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all availabl. ...