PIMCO CORP.+INC.STRATEGY

The essence of financial awareness is to realize that money can work for us through our investments. Understanding the value of money is the first step toward financial education, which leads to the selection of the most appropriate tools for developing that awareness. In my case, the instruments I have adopted are largely high-income vehicles, with monthly and, in some cases, quarterly distribution.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund offers a high 9.93% yield, and outperformed major fixed-income indices and peers in total return over the past five years. Rising inflation and a potential economic slowdown suggest that bonds may not be the best holding for an investor today. The fund's recent risk-off strategy and reduced corporate bond exposure reflect a cautious approach amid market turbulence and economic uncertainties.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Closed-end funds offer unique opportunities due to their discount/premium mechanisms, allowing share prices to deviate from net asset value per share in a wild manner. In general, CEFs often provide diverse exposure across equity and fixed-income portfolios, and they even offer exposure to hybrid portfolios, but also allowing for sector-specific exposure. One important note is that not all premiums or discounts indicate a buying or selling opportunity; instead, it can make more sense to examine relative value over historical periods.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com