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April's market volatility, driven by tariffs and led by tech sector declines, created opportunities to deploy cash. However, it was an opportunity to reposition my portfolio as well, with 2 swap trades to de-risk my portfolio. There were 2 corporate actions in the last month that also saw two more positions removed from my CEF portfolio, but overall, I was a net buyer for the month.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The CLO Equity CEF sector has doubled in size over the past two years, driven by new entrants and favorable market conditions. Key catalysts include a benign default environment, tightening credit spreads, and the attractiveness of floating-rate assets amid a flat/inverted yield curve. CLO Equity funds benefit from embedded options like reinvestment and call options, which enhance returns during periods of market volatility.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of April and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors finished in the green this week, though month-to-date performance remains underwater. The median CEF sector discount has bounced off the trough, trading near the longer-term historical average, recovering close to half its April drawdown.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com