Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026

Our Income-Covered screen looks for closed-end funds whose net investment income fully covers the distribution (coverage above 100%) while trading at a discount to NAV, using data as of the close of October 6, 2026. Twenty funds pass this month. Templeton Emerging Markets Income leads the combined yield, discount and z-score ranking, while HFRO has the widest discount at -42.44%. Our model portfolio holdings PFO, HFRO, PCN, PDO, RSF and BANX all make this month's lists, with PFO appearing on all five.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026

Quantitative screens highlight fully-covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as EFT, PFO, and VBF rank highly across every discount, yield, and coverage screen this month, warranting closer investor attention.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 21, 2026

CET: Good For Capital Growth, But May Not Be Attractive For Income

Central Securities Corporation is a closed-end fund with a long-term record of outperforming the S&P 500, driven by a concentrated, value-oriented equity portfolio. CET avoids heavy technology exposure, instead focusing on financials—particularly insurance underwriters like Plymouth Rock, which accounts for 22.2% of assets and over 50% of income. The fund pays a variable, semi-annual distribution yielding 5.07%, fully covered by investment income and capital gains, but lacks monthly payouts favored by income investors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Figures as of June 30, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:     June 30,   June 30,     2026   2025           Net assets per common share   $62.11   $57.63           Net assets   $1,835,257,298   $1,666,259,626           Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,913,659 Additional detail.

Business Wire • Jul 31, 2026

Invitation to Autoliv's Q2, 2026 Earnings Call

STOCKHOLM, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv Inc., plans to publish its Financial Report for the second quarter 2026 on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 Central European Time (CET). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day.

PRNewsWire • Jun 24, 2026

Central Securities Corporation Declares Dividend

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today declared the following dividend:   Class of Stock Rate Ex- and Record Date Payment Date     Common Stock $0.31 6/12/2026 6/26/2026   Of the $0.31 per share to be paid on June 26, 2026, $0.06 is expected to be taxable as ordinary income and $0.25 is expected to be taxable as long-term capital gain. The final tax breakdown of all amounts paid during 2026.

Business Wire • Jun 1, 2026

Central Securities: This CEF Has Quietly Beaten The S&P 500 For Decades; Can It Continue?

Central Securities Corporation consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and some growth ETFs over the past decade with lower volatility. CET delivers a superior Sharpe ratio (0.9 vs 0.8 for SPY), 10-year CAGR (15.81% vs 13.84%), and a standard deviation closely aligned with SPY. The fund's flexible, unconstrained mandate enables long-term capital growth through concentrated, value-driven holdings, including a unique 25% private stake in Plymouth Rock.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

Central Securities Corporation Releases Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025. Figures as of December 31, 2025, compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:   December 31,   December 31,     2025   2024       Net assets per common share   $60.50   $54.26 Net assets   $1,787,876,237   $1,569,940,654 Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,935,676 Additional details are av.

Business Wire • Feb 23, 2026

Central Securities Corporation: If You Like Blue Chips Below NAV, Year After Year

Central Securities Corporation consistently trades at a double-digit NAV discount, currently around 15.65%, yet delivers strong long-term compounding. CET's capital-first mandate avoids leverage, options, and managed distributions, focusing on concentrated, high-conviction blue chip holdings for NAV growth. Over five years, CET's total return (+106.2%) outperformed the S&P 500, driven by realized gains and disciplined portfolio management, not discount narrowing.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2026

This Cheap 5.3% Dividend Soars With Stocks (Perfect For 2026)

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Forbes • Jan 24, 2026