Quiet Stability: Why Municipal Bonds Are 2026's Best Hidden Yield Play

The 30-year Treasury has found its footing in the 4.5%–5% range. Long-term inflation is declining due to slowing population growth, which hit a near-record low last year. The COVID Recovery: The pandemic-era inflationary spike was a unique, temporary disruption to a 40-year downward trend.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DMB) Announces Distribution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DMB) today announced a distribution of $0.0420 per share of common stock, payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026. The ex-dividend date is February 18, 2026. The previous distribution announced in January was $0.0420 per share of common stock. The Fund intends to make regular monthly distributions to its common shareholders at a level rate based on its p.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026

High-Yield Credit Vs. Municipal Safety: Building An All-Terrain Income Portfolio

Diversification ensures your portfolio survives shifting economic terrains where one asset type might lag others. CSWC generates high yields by lending to "Lower Middle Market" businesses, driving the economy. DMB provides tax-exempt income, primarily sensitive to interest rates rather than credit risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

DMB: Growing Tax Free Income While Preserving Capital

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. offers a 4.7% yield, avoiding return of capital and prioritizing NAV preservation over aggressive payouts. DMB's conservative distribution policy enabled two dividend increases in 2025 with minimal NAV decline. It still trades at an 8.6% discount to NAV. Stable long rates and declining short rates position DMB for further dividend raises as leverage costs fall, possibly leading to narrower discounts.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Equities Are Expensive, Debt Is Cheap: I'm Buying Debt Hand Over Fist

Bond market offers a fantastic buying opportunity vs. expensive equities. DMB (Muni Bonds) is recovering, raising dividends twice in 2025. AGNC (13.8% yield) earnings are stabilizing with potential upside.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

DMB: Federally Tax-Exempt Income But Limited Appeal

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund offers a 4.7% yield and trades at a 10% discount to NAV but faces headwinds. DMB's long-dated, infrastructure-focused municipal bonds make it sensitive to higher interest rates, suppressing performance and valuation. Despite investment-grade credit quality and tax-exempt income, DMB struggles to consistently generate earnings above its distributions, risking further dividend cuts.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 22, 2025

Stop Worrying, Start Collecting: 2 Elite Debt Funds Yielding Up To 10.3%

Don't worry, focus on building your cash flow. PTY profits when the market fears credit risk. DMB offers low-risk, tax-exempt municipal bonds at a discount.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds for those with distribution coverage above 100%, aiming to identify lower-risk income opportunities for investors. Key metrics include premium/discount, z-score, leverage, baseline expense, and coverage. Top picks feature funds that offer high yields, deep discounts, and strong coverage, highlighting attractive value and income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, September 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds (CEFs) for those with 100%+ net investment income coverage, highlighting lower risk of distribution cuts. Top lists identify CEFs with the widest discounts, most attractive z-scores, highest covered yields, and best combinations of value and income. Investors are encouraged to use these rankings as a starting point for due diligence, not as final buy or sell recommendations.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2025

Need To Lower Your Taxable Income? Buy DMB, Yield 4.5%

Give Uncle Sam the boot with federally tax-free income. This pick is for my tax-sensitive readers who fret over such things as paying the government taxes. Your retirement needs income; collect it from the market.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 27, 2025