Group 1 - The Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE: DMO) is a closed-end fund that focuses on mortgage-related investments and offers a high distribution rate appealing to investors [2] - The fund is part of the CEF/ETF Income Laboratory, which manages portfolios targeting safe yields of approximately 8% and provides expert-level research and actionable recommendations [2] - The community associated with the fund includes over a thousand members who seek the best income ideas, catering to both active and passive investors [2] Group 2 - The CEF/ETF Income Laboratory emphasizes the benefits of monthly-paying holdings for faster compounding and smoother income streams [2] - Nick Ackerman, a former financial advisor with over 14 years of personal investing experience, contributes to the coverage of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds [3]

With an investment banking cash and derivatives trading background, Binary Tree Analytics ('BTA') aims to provide transparency and analytics in respect to capital markets instruments and trades. BTA focuses on CEFs, ETFs and Special Situations, and aims to deliver high annualized returns with a low volatility profile. We have been investing for over 20 years after obtaining a Finance major at a top university. For those of you following the Pioneer closed end funds saga, the verdict is finally in: liquidati ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.19 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share. The increase reflects the strength of the Fund’s NAV total return of 18% year to date. Investor ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust (NYSE: GNT) (the “Fund”) authorized a 25% increase in the monthly cash distribution to $0.05 per share from $0.04 per share, beginning in October 2025. The increase reflects the strength of the Fund’s NAV total return of 28% year to date. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. For more information regarding the F ...

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 10% increase from $0.32 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $1.40 from $1.28 per share. The increase underscores the strength of the Fund’s NAV total return of 20% year to date. Investors should careful ...

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 ...