Sprott Physical Gold and Silver

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of June and highlight recent market action. Loan CEF valuations have underperformed as Fed rate cuts led to distribution reductions, reversing prior outperformance from the hiking cycle. A couple of Nuveen CEFs have trimmed distributions, with few distribution changes elsewhere.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Here's a surprise from a die-hard closed-end fund (CEF) fan like me: Sometimes CEFs aren't your best bet.» Mehr auf forbes.com

Ellington Credit's transition to a CEF was well-timed, preserving book value and enabling opportunistic CLO acquisitions at attractive prices. The fund's low leverage, risk-adjusted yield focus, and shareholder-friendly fee structure support its tactical appeal despite sector headwinds. Recent gains and tighter credit spreads make EARN less attractive fundamentally, but its wide discount offers an upside for tactical investors.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com