CEF Insights: Navigating Today's Municipal Bond Market

Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund offers a timely opportunity to pursue monthly, tax-exempt income in today's attractive municipal bond market. Aberdeen's Mike Taggart and Miguel Laranjeiro discuss how Aberdeen's active, research-driven approach combines macro insight, bottom-up credit analysis, high-yield municipal opportunities, and prudent leverage to seek sustainable income over time. With an increased monthly distribution and flexible use of leverage, MFM may appeal to investors seeking current tax-exempt income through a closed-end fund structure.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2026

Summer of Silver: The Case for Buying and Holding

Is now the time to consider hopping back into silver investing? Sure, the precious metal may tend to be a bit more volatile than gold, but it is certainly offering a compelling value proposition for the months to come.

ETF Trends • Jul 7, 2026

CEF Weekly Review: SCOTUS Rules Against Saba

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of June and highlight recent market action. Closed-end funds (CEFs) were mostly higher, with MLPs lagging and convertible funds leading as Tech rebounded. SCOTUS ruled against Saba in the FSCO lawsuit, limiting private party legal recourse and easing pressure on CEF managers.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2026

CEF Weekly Review: Covered Call Funds Hike Distributions As Stocks Surge

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of June and highlight recent market action. Closed-end funds (CEFs) rallied alongside stocks and Treasuries, with discounts tightening and EM debt and equity-linked sectors outperforming. Nuveen equity-linked CEFs, including QQQX and SPXX, hiked distributions, but covered call CEFs like QQQX continue to underperform their benchmarks over time.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 20, 2026

CEF Insights: RQI - Powerful Macroeconomic Themes Driving Opportunities In Real Estate

Learn about the entry point for commercial real estate investors. Gain insight from Mat Kirschner, Lead Portfolio Manager for the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund. Three potential opportunities, backed by powerful macroeconomic themes and limited supply dynamics, are highlighted.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2026

CEF Weekly Review: CEF To OEF Mergers Are A Win-Win

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the last week of May and highlight recent market action. CEF sectors faced pressure from higher Treasury yields and lower stocks, with discounts widening.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 14, 2026

How China's Rare Earths Dominance Reshapes Defense Strategy

The global push, particularly in Western nations, towards advanced technology in the defense sector is amplifying the realization that critical supply chains run through China. For defense strategists, this reliance becomes a roadblock on the path to critical mineral independence.

ETF Trends • Jun 4, 2026

High-Yield REITs Are Still On The Mat, But It's Time For A Rebound

Let me take you back to April 2001 for a second. Because that year brought a key turning point for income investors.

Forbes • May 29, 2026

The Case for Gold Miners: Why Supply Scarcity is Key

While gold has proved to be a hot commodity for the last few months, some naysayers have looked at March's short-term volatility as a reason to stay away from the precious metal for now.

ETF Trends • Apr 27, 2026

Why Invest in Rare Earths? Consider These Three Use Cases

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of amplifying the domestic production and supply chains for rare earths in the United States. Given that China maintains a significant hold over the global market, the U.S. looking to increase its own rare earths presence makes a good deal of sense.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2026