Last week, in my monthly deep dive stock report for my Dividend Hunter Insiders, I dug into a closed-end fund. For this monthly member benefit, I solicit stock ideas from our subscribers and then pick one for an in-depth report. My research goes in many directions, and this one took me to some very compelling […]
Closed End Funds
Is This Closed-End Fund Living Up to Expectations?
Recently, I have found myself going down the rabbit hole leading to ETFs and closed-end funds (CEFs) that use covered call strategies. These funds offer the promise of investment exposure to major asset classes or indexes, plus a high level of dividend income. Closed-end funds aren’t generally my cup of tea as many remain murky […]
Why CEF Stocks Are Mostly A Junkyard… Except For Two
I regularly field many questions about specific high-yield investments. The questions often specify a closed-end fund (CEFs), and the investor asking often does not realize the high-yield stock symbol that caught their interest is a closed-end fund. Today, let’s look at CEFs, both pros and cons…lots of cons. CEF stands for closed-end fund. A closed-end […]
These Could Be the Hottest Dividend Stocks Right Now
Over the last six months, different high-yield sectors have caught up with the broader market’s gains kicked off a year ago. Higher share prices mean lower yields for income-focused investors, and with most of these stocks, current yields are markedly lower than they were a few months ago. I have recently reviewed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), […]
Sell These Five High-Yield Closed End Funds
My Dividend Hunter service provides a list of high-yield investments to build an income-focused portfolio. Many closed-end funds pay very high yields, so the conflux of my focus on high yield and investors discovering closed-end funds (CEFs) leads to many questions from my subscribers about specific funds. Let me share what I think about the […]
Why CEF Stocks Are Worth Considering for a High Return
A CEF stock, or a closed-end fund, can offer investors a high dividend yield. Read on to learn what CEFs are as well as their benefits.
What To Look for When Choosing the Best Dividend Stocks
All investors have different goals. Some are simply Wall Street hobbyists, while others are future retirees who want to store up a nest egg. On top of letting you enjoy the thrill of the trading floor and save for the future, a dividend investing portfolio can provide you with a stable source of income as […]
3 Big-Name Funds Suspending Dividends
Investors with interest in yields soon find their way into the world of closed-end funds (CEFs). During this period in history, when fixed income investments often yield less than one percent, the high single-digit or low double-digit yields on many CEFs are compelling. Yet the aftermath of the pandemic-triggered crash early in 2020 will start […]
NTG, GUT, CLM: Sell These Three Funds Before They Blow Up Your Portfolio
I get to interact with hundreds to thousands of individual investors, and I have observed that many investors are not aware that shares of closed-end funds (CEFs) are not the same as common stock shares. CEFs are risky in a separate and distinct way from common stock risks. CEFs attract new investors because many of […]
Put Your Wealth on Trickle Charge Mode To Begin Rebuilding Your Portfolio
Investors have panicked, and the stock market has quickly tumbled into bear market territory. Panic leads to poor decision making. The reactions to the coronavirus outbreak, such as canceling sporting events and sending employees home, will end up causing more damage than from the virus itself. If you stay logical and you don’t panic, the […]