High-Yield Tech CEFs Outperform ETFs Amid Market Volatility
Three closed-end funds—BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO), and Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK)—offer average 6.8% yields and have delivered over 15% annualized returns due to strategic tech investm...
High-Yield Tech CEFs Outperform ETFs Amid Market Volatility
Three closed-end funds—BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO), and Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK)—offer average 6.8% yields and have delivered over 15% annualized returns due to strategic tech investm...
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56% Bias Score
High Market Valuation Prompts Diversification Strategy for 2025
The high price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, similar to pre-bear market levels in 1997, 2001, 2008, and 2019, suggests potential corrections in 2025, prompting a suggestion to invest in high-yield corporate bonds and closed-end funds like the PGIM Global High Yield Fund (GHY), offering 10%+ mont...
High Market Valuation Prompts Diversification Strategy for 2025
The high price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, similar to pre-bear market levels in 1997, 2001, 2008, and 2019, suggests potential corrections in 2025, prompting a suggestion to invest in high-yield corporate bonds and closed-end funds like the PGIM Global High Yield Fund (GHY), offering 10%+ mont...
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48% Bias Score
High CEF Dividend Yields: Sustainability and Tax Implications
Closed-end funds (CEFs) average an 8.7% dividend yield, exceeding the S&P 500's 1.3%, due to trading at a discount to net asset value (NAV) and strategic tax management via 'return of capital' (ROC). High-quality CEFs use ROC to minimize tax burdens on investors' profits, unlike low-quality funds th...
High CEF Dividend Yields: Sustainability and Tax Implications
Closed-end funds (CEFs) average an 8.7% dividend yield, exceeding the S&P 500's 1.3%, due to trading at a discount to net asset value (NAV) and strategic tax management via 'return of capital' (ROC). High-quality CEFs use ROC to minimize tax burdens on investors' profits, unlike low-quality funds th...
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48% Bias Score
Undervalued REITs Poised for Growth Amidst Interest Rate Cuts
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are currently undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity due to a disconnect between REIT and house prices, despite the expectation of lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve, which will benefit REITs' profitability and dividends, with some sectors alrea...
Undervalued REITs Poised for Growth Amidst Interest Rate Cuts
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are currently undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity due to a disconnect between REIT and house prices, despite the expectation of lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve, which will benefit REITs' profitability and dividends, with some sectors alrea...
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44% Bias Score
Return of Capital in CEFs: A Misunderstood Metric
An analysis of five Nuveen closed-end funds reveals that high return of capital (ROC) percentages, contrary to popular belief, do not necessarily indicate poor performance; actively managed funds may outperform passively managed funds regardless of ROC, and tax implications of ROC should be consider...
Return of Capital in CEFs: A Misunderstood Metric
An analysis of five Nuveen closed-end funds reveals that high return of capital (ROC) percentages, contrary to popular belief, do not necessarily indicate poor performance; actively managed funds may outperform passively managed funds regardless of ROC, and tax implications of ROC should be consider...
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52% Bias Score
High-Yield CEF Strategy for Income Investors using International and US Markets
This article proposes a strategy for income investors to leverage high-yield closed-end funds (CEFs), specifically the BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) yielding 9.2%, and the China Fund (CHN), to generate higher returns and mitigate risk by rebalancing between US and internation...
High-Yield CEF Strategy for Income Investors using International and US Markets
This article proposes a strategy for income investors to leverage high-yield closed-end funds (CEFs), specifically the BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) yielding 9.2%, and the China Fund (CHN), to generate higher returns and mitigate risk by rebalancing between US and internation...
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52% Bias Score