Sprott Physical Gold and Silver

Diversification across bonds, senior loans, and CLOs is key to managing interest rate and credit risks in fixed-income portfolios. Market timing is extremely difficult; a balanced mix of fixed and floating-rate assets provides resilience regardless of rate direction. Distribution cuts in floating-rate CEFs are expected as rates fall but should be weighed against opportunity cost and risk-adjusted returns.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of June and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with all sectors in the green and equity-linked sectors leading; valuations remain above historical averages. Distribution increases at HTD and UTG highlight the arbitrary nature of managed distribution plans.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

I rate CRF a Hold for income-focused investors, given its high yield but declining share price and dividend over time. The fund trades at a significant premium to NAV, but the DRIP allows reinvested dividends to be purchased at NAV, offering a discount advantage. CRF underperforms the S&P 500 in total return, and its distributions are largely return of capital, risking long-term capital erosion.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com