2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

UTF Vs. ASGI: Why A 6% Discount And Rate Cut Cycle Make UTF The Obvious Choice

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund receives a 'Buy' rating, while abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund is rated 'Hold' due to valuation. UTF's 6% discount to NAV, leveraged structure, and focus on traditional utilities offer attractive entry amid expected rate cuts. ASGI's portfolio is concentrated in modern infrastructure and trades at a record premium to NAV, making it less attractive for new purchases.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

Certain Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and Amounts

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, HQH, HQL, IFN, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, FCO, IAF, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on February 27, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 (ex-dividend date February 20, 2026). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of the abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF) and the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) which will pay on March 31, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 (ex-dividend date February 20, 2026).

PRNewsWire • Feb 10, 2026

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on January 30, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

PRNewsWire • Jan 30, 2026

ASGI: Solid Portfolio, Performance, And Yield, But Terrible Price (Downgrade)

The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund has delivered strong returns, aided by a high distribution yield and unique private infrastructure exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

2 High-Yielding Picks For Retirees To Hedge Against Chaos

2026 has started with global geopolitical and economic turmoil, yet major indices like QQQ and SPY continue their relentless bull run. Valuations in AI/tech names such as Palantir, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms appear stretched, raising concerns about potential downside risk. Key risks include a weaker dollar, higher inflation, and a sudden AI bubble burst, all threatening current “risk-on” market sentiment.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 15, 2026

ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on January 12, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025 (ex-dividend date December 31, 2025).

PRNewsWire • Dec 9, 2025

ASGI: Solid Infrastructure Fund But Expensive (Rating Downgrade)

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) now trades at a premium to NAV, prompting a downgrade to Hold from Buy. ASGI offers an 11.3% dividend yield, with distributions well-covered by recent earnings, supporting stable income for investors. The fund's global diversification and income focus have led to underperformance versus US-based infrastructure ETFs in total return.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2025

ASGI: Global Utilities Are Hot And Getting Hotter With Lower Rates, But Not A Buy (Rating Downgrade)

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund now offers a 12% distribution yield after multiple increases in 2024, reflecting strong income potential. ASGI's price has risen, narrowing its discount to NAV, leading to a Hold rating as current valuations offer little margin of safety. The fund benefits from structural tailwinds in global utilities and infrastructure, supported by Fed easing and long-term trends like energy transition and digital acceleration.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 30, 2025

ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) ANNOUNCES CLOSING AND REORGANIZATION OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ)

PHILADELPHIA , Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) ("ASGI" or the "Acquiring Fund) and abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) ("JEQ" or the "Acquired Fund"), announce today the completed reorganization of the Acquired Fund with the Acquiring Fund after close of business on October 10, 2025. In the reorganization, common shareholders of JEQ received an amount of ASGI common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of JEQ common shares, as determined at the close of regular business on October 10, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Oct 13, 2025