My Income Portfolio - A Random Walk

My income portfolio prioritizes resilient, high-dividend securities with long-term positive NAV trends rather than trading based on unpredictable short-term price movements. Therefore, I focus on funds that have demonstrated value creation since launch, especially those with at least a decade of performance history, with its accompanying ups and downs. In this article, I show how the NAVs of all my securities behaved during the worst moments of their existence and how they largely rebounded.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

ETO: Tax-Efficient Monthly Income From Global Equities

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund remains a buy, trading at a 7.55% discount to NAV with a 7% yield. ETO's performance is driven by tax-efficient, high-yield monthly distributions but relies heavily on net realized gains to support payouts. Leverage at 16.84% of assets amplifies returns but increases sensitivity to elevated interest rates and market downturns.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

My Income Portfolio's Year-End Review

The rebound that began in April on stock markets around the world is leading to a positive double-digit year-end close for Wall Street. This increase has been partially reflected in my portfolio, which focuses on high-dividend securities, showing a gain of more than 6% against the cost basis. In addition, there has been a recent flurry of positive news regarding various special year-end distributions announced by several funds in my portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30, 2025

Top 10 Income Funds From Eaton Vance (November Update)

Eaton Vance's top taxable closed-end funds offer attractive yields, discounts to NAV, and strong long-term returns, making them appealing for income-focused investors. Current market volatility has widened discounts to NAV, creating buying opportunities which I highlight in the article. I prioritize funds trading at an 8%+ yield and significant NAV discounts, with a preference for those using tax-advantaged strategies and diversified asset mixes.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

ETO: Global Equities CEF, Strong Distributions, Growing NAV And Price

The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund is a global equities CEF, leaning toward U.S. equities. ETO sports a strong 7.3% distribution yield. Capital gains are generally positive, and NAVs have grown since inception. It generally trades close to NAV, currently with a 8.0% discount to NAV. This seems like a good buying opportunity.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2025

ETO: Discounted Buy-And-Hold Global Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund remains a buy due to its attractive 9% discount to NAV and resilient income strategy. ETO offers a 7.4% monthly dividend yield, strong payout consistency, and exposure to high-quality global equities like MSFT, NVDA, and AAPL. While ETO underperforms traditional ETFs like SPY in long-term capital appreciation, it excels as a stable, income-focused fund for retirees and income investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025

My Income Portfolio - NAV Never Lies

For those who adopt a dividend strategy, having a “thermometer” with which to measure the real performance of our stocks is an immense advantage. This thermometer is NAV, a simple line on a graph that anyone can observe and understand without the need for calculations or interpretations. If it grows over the years, it means that the security earned its distributions: if it goes down, it means that it paid them at the expense of NAV.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 15, 2025

ETO: Monthly Income From Global Dividends, Trading At A Discount

I rate ETO a Buy for income-focused, long-term investors due to its 7.64% yield, monthly distributions, and global diversification. The fund trades at a -7.53% discount to NAV, offers tax-advantaged dividends, and has a strong 10-year total return of 165%. ETO outperforms peer funds on total return, but investors should consider stock market risk and leverage before investing.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 21, 2025

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

Caring about dividends can increase our returns, but caring about NAV can save our portfolio. Return and NAV protection must go hand in hand, because there can be no sustainable return without protecting the value of the underlying assets. As far as I am concerned, the way to protect my portfolio is to favor only securities with a positive NAV over time.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2025

Top 10 Income Funds From Eaton Vance

Eaton Vance's top taxable closed-end funds offer reliable monthly income, strong long-term returns, and are managed by highly skilled teams with proven track records. I prioritize funds trading at a discount to NAV with distribution yields near or above 8%, focusing on both income and capital appreciation potential. For total return, EOS and EOI are top picks; for dividend income, EVT (domestic) and ETG (global) provide diversification and attractive yields.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025