CEE: 6% Discount To NAV Offers Valuation Cushion, But Lacks Upside Catalyst

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund has risen 44% since January 2025, with a recent pullback offering a potential entry point. CEE now trades at a 6% discount to NAV, but the lack of catalysts and reduced Eastern European exposure limit upside potential. The fund has repositioned away from Russia, focusing on Poland (62% of holdings), Hungary, Luxembourg, Turkey, and the Czech Republic.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 23, 2025

Foreign Stocks Still On Track To Outperform U.S. In 2025

Global equities strategies are having a moment this year. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF in isolation looks strong, posting an 18.3% year-to-date gain.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025

CEE: Low PE For Overlooked But Developed Markets In Europe

The Central And Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. offers access to Polish and Hungarian markets, with a strong tilt toward financials. CEE benefits from Poland's robust economic growth, low debt, and a resilient Zloty, supporting the fund's positive outlook. Risks stem from Hungary's pressured forint, higher inflation, and potential rate cuts, which could impact returns from Hungarian holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 9, 2025

Certain DWS Closed-End Funds Announce Extension of Share Repurchases and The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. Announces Extension of Minimum Period for Partial Advisory Fee Waiver

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA), and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an extension of the current repurchase authorization permitting open market share repurchases for an additional twelve-month period. Each Fund may continue to purchase outstanding shares of its common stock in open-market.

Business Wire • Jul 25, 2025

Japan Trade Deal Boosts Return Premium For Foreign Stocks

Global equities ex-US were already leading US stocks in 2025 by a wide margin ahead of the trade deal announced this week between the US and Japan. Vanguard International Stock ETF rose sharply yesterday, and is now up 21.8% year to date.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2025

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., Announces Results of the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Extension of Minimum Period for Partial Advisory Fee Waiver

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) (the “Fund”) announced today the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2025. The Class I Director nominated by the Board of Directors, Ms. Hepsen Uzcan, was elected to serve a term of three years and until her successor is elected and qualifies. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for the Fund for its 2025 fiscal year. In addition,.

Business Wire • Jun 30, 2025

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Announce Annual Meetings of Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and, collectively, the “Funds”) announced today that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for each Fund will be held at 10:30 a.m., Eastern time on June 30, 2025 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Holders of shares of common stock of record of the Funds at the close of business on May 16, 20.

Business Wire • Apr 22, 2025

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., The European Equity Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Make Yearly Distribution Announcements

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors declared the distributions set forth below. CEE's and EEA's total distributions will be paid in stock except that any stockholder of record as of December 30, 2024 may elect to receive such distribution in cash. GF's total distribution.

Business Wire • Dec 18, 2024

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. Provides Update on Developments Regarding Russian Holdings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) (the “Fund”). As previously reported, certain of the Fund's Russian holdings have been valued at zero since March 14, 2022 in light of measures adopted by the Russian Central Bank and Government, as well as sanctions implemented by the United States and other countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The effects of the sanctions and measures adopted by the Russian Central Bank and Government are far-re.

Business Wire • Nov 21, 2024

The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 15, 2024