Angry Investors Are Dumping These Big, Discounted CEF Dividends

Today we're going to talk about a subject that might seem a little outside the dividend plays we normally discuss.

Forbes • 19 hours ago

ASG: Liberty All-Star Growth Offers A 9.3% Yield, But Performance Lags

Liberty All-Star Growth (ASG) is a closed-end fund focused exclusively on growth investments across all market capitalizations. ASG employs three specialized managers for small, medium, and large cap stocks, overseen by ALPS Advisors, Inc. We review the fund and give you our take.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 19, 2025

Aurora Spine Corporation (ASG:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Aurora Spine Corporation ( ASG:CA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 18, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Trent Northcutt - Founder, President, CEO & Director Matthew Goldstone - Chief Commercial Officer Chad Clouse - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Adam Lowensteiner - Lytham Partners, LLC Tom Fedichin Lindsay Leeds Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the Aurora Spine Third Quarter Financial Year 2025 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this event is being recorded.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 18, 2025

Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG) has declared a distribution of $0.12 per share payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on November 14, 2025. This distribution is in accordance with the Fund's current distribution policy of paying distributions on its shares totaling approximately 8 percent of its net asset value per year, payable in four quarterly installments of 2 percent. A portion of the distribution may be treate.

Business Wire • Nov 3, 2025

The Swiss Army Knife For Dividends: Convert Large-Caps Into +8% Yield

MacGyver could do anything with a Swiss Army knife and duct tape. Trying to "MacGyver" a solution doesn't always work as planned. CEFs can be a great tool to convert large-cap investments into dividends.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. August 2025 Monthly Update

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. August 2025 Monthly Update.

Business Wire • Sep 12, 2025

ASG: Discounted Valuation Makes This A Great Time To Accumulate

ASG offers a high 8.6% yield and trades at a historically attractive 8.25% discount to NAV, making it appealing for income-focused investors. The fund's diversified growth strategy spans small-, mid-, and large-cap equities, but prioritizes income over capital appreciation, limiting long-term price growth. ASG's distributions are tax-efficient and relatively reliable, though payout amounts vary; most returns come from distributions, not share price appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 8, 2025

ASG: Discount Presents A Better Opportunity

ASG trades at an appealing ~8% discount, offering investors seeking a more diversified, growth-focused closed-end fund an interesting entry level. The fund's multi-manager approach spans large-, mid-, and small-cap growth equities, but recent shifts have increased exposure to mega-cap 'Mag 7' tech names. ASG's distribution is tax-friendly and based on capital gains, but payout sustainability depends on market conditions to continue harvesting appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2025

Aurora Spine Corporation (ASG:CA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Aurora Spine Corporation (TSXV:ASG:CA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call September 2, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Trent Northcutt - Founder, President, CEO & Director Chad Clouse - Chief Financial Officer Matthew Goldstone - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Adam Lowensteiner - Lytham Partners, LLC Tom Fedichin Lindsay Leeds Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the Aurora Spine Second Quarter Financial Year 2025 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025

These 3 Big Dividends Just Got Cut. They're Safer Than Ever

If you invest for long enough, you may hear a skeptic of high-yield investments—such as 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs)—say something like:

Forbes • Jun 24, 2025