BLACKROCK MUNIVEST DL-,01

We discuss Muni CEF performance, distributions and valuations in this latest update. Municipal CEFs have outperformed due to high rates, wide discounts, and rising distributions, however the easy money has mostly been made in our view. Municipal bonds remain attractive compared to corporate bonds, but Muni CEF discounts have tightened to historic averages, reducing their previous appeal.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of August and highlight recent market action. CEF performance diverged this week as higher-quality / longer duration sectors like Munis outperformed. NYSE proposed rule change could eliminate annual CEF shareholder meetings, potentially impacting shareholder activism and competition in the CEF space.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of July and highlight recent market action. All CEF sectors finished the week in the green, with fixed-income CEF sector discounts now expensive and equity CEF sector discounts somewhat cheap. Saba and BlackRock came out with differing press releases on the latest proxy votes over board membership and termination of CEFs.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com