Group 1 - The CEF/ETF Income Laboratory manages portfolios targeting approximately 8% yields through closed-end funds (CEFs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) [1][2] - The service is designed for both active and passive investors, providing high-yield opportunities and focusing on monthly-paying holdings for steady income streams [2] - Features of the service include 24/7 chat support and trade alerts to assist investors [2] Group 2 - Juan de la Hoz has extensive experience in fixed income trading, financial analysis, and economics, focusing on dividend, bond, and income funds, particularly ETFs [3]

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor, today announced its intention to commence a Tender Offer by Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERZ) (the “Fund”) beginning in September 2025, in accordance with the Fund’s ongoing plan to address the Fund’s trading price discount to its net asset value (“NAV”). The Fund’s Board of Directors approved a continuation of the plan that was previously announced on May 31, 2019, an ...

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.Since our last update on Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR ) in September 2024, it has delivered strong results. Some of this has been through the di ...

Group 1: Market Overview - The S&P 500 index has already increased by nearly 10% in 2025, with four months remaining in the year, which is atypical as the average annual return is around 10% [3][4] - The current market sentiment, as indicated by CNN's Fear and Greed Index, shows a shift from "extreme greed" to "greed," suggesting potential market cooling [4][5] Group 2: Earnings Performance - Strong earnings growth has been observed, with 81% of companies beating their Q2 estimates, resulting in an overall earnings growth of 11.8% [6][5] - The rise in earnings is attributed to AI-driven productivity gains and the resilience of the US economy [5] Group 3: Valuation Concerns - The S&P 500's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio has increased to 25.9, significantly higher than the historical average and reminiscent of the dot-com era when the P/E reached 30 before a market decline [7][8] Group 4: Closed-End Funds (CEFs) Analysis - The Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) offers a high dividend yield of 10.1% but is currently trading at a 6.6% premium to its net asset value (NAV), indicating it may be overpriced [9][10] - In contrast, the Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) is trading at an 8% discount to NAV and has demonstrated superior long-term performance, with a 323% market-price-based return over the last decade compared to GAB's 176% [11][12] Group 5: Investment Strategy - The recommended strategy involves selling overpriced assets like GAB and purchasing undervalued options like ADX, which aligns with the classic investment principle of buying low and selling high [12][13]

High Income DIY Portfolios: The primary goal of "High Income DIY Portfolios" Marketplace service is high income with low risk and preservation of capital. It provides DIY investors with vital information and portfolio/asset allocation strategies to help create stable, long-term passive income with sustainable yields. The portfolios are designed for Income-Investors (including retirees or near-retirees). We provide seven portfolios: 3 buy-and-hold, 3 Rotational portfolios, and 3-Bucket NPP Model Portfolio. T ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) today announces additional details relating to the Fund's tender offer and anticipated closing details relating to its upcoming reorganization with abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI).Tender Offer Timeline Tender Offer Expiration Date: September 2, 2025The tender offer will expire at 5:00 PM ET, unless extended by the company. Tender Offer Valuation Date: September 3, 2025The tender offer will price per sh ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the financial market environment. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc. (NYSE:GCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common stock shareholders of record on September 16, 2025. The Fund intends to pay a minimum annual distribution of 8% of the average net asset value of the Fund within a calendar year or an amount sufficient to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue C ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE American:GGN) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.03 per share for each of October, November, and December 2025. Based on current dynamics, the Fund may make distributions in excess of the Fund’s distributable earnings. It is currently expected that distributions to common ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025. The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Reven ...