CEF Weekly Review: CLO CEFs Get A Reprieve From Unending Gloom

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of May and highlight recent market action. Closed-end funds (CEFs) saw tightening discounts and mixed NAVs, with fixed-income CEFs underperforming equities amid distribution cuts and price pressures. CLO Equity funds ECC and OXLC reported sharp Q1 NAV declines (27% and 32% respectively), but both rebounded in April as loan prices rose.

Seeking Alpha • May 30, 2026

MFS Announces Final Closed-End Fund Distributions and Timing of Reorganization for Certain Funds

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Announces Final Closed-End Fund Distributions and Timing of Reorganization for Certain Funds.

Business Wire • May 29, 2026

MFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain Funds

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Announces Distribution Income Sources for Certain Closed End Funds for May 2026.

Business Wire • May 26, 2026

MFS Taxable Closed-End Funds Announce Completion of Special Shareholder Meetings

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Taxable Closed-End Funds Announce Completion of Special Shareholder Meetings.

Business Wire • May 18, 2026

MFS Charter Income Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meeting

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Charter Income Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meeting.

Business Wire • May 14, 2026

MFS Taxable Closed-End Funds Announce Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meetings

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS announced today adjournments of the special meeting of shareholders of five taxable CEFs until May 1, 2026, at 10am ET.

Business Wire • Apr 15, 2026

MFS Closed-End Funds Announce Special Shareholder Meetings Relating to Proposed Reorganizations and Proposed Appointment of Aberdeen Investments as Investment Adviser

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Closed-End Funds Announce Special Shareholder Meetings Relating to Proposed Reorganizations, Proposed Appointment of Aberdeen as Invest. Adviser.

Business Wire • Dec 11, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: Little Point To Stable Managed Distribution Plans

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of June and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with all sectors in the green and equity-linked sectors leading; valuations remain above historical averages. Distribution increases at HTD and UTG highlight the arbitrary nature of managed distribution plans.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2025

MCR and BLT Complete $632 Million Refinancing of 53-Hotel Portfolio

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MCR, and Building and Land Technology (BLT), a premier real estate firm that has developed more than 25 million square feet of real estate across commercial and residential properties, have closed a $632 million, three-year, fixed-rate financing on a portfolio of 53 hotels across the United States. “This refinancing is a validation of the quality of assets in the portfolio and the attractive operating and financial performance of properties managed by MCR,” says Tyler.

Business Wire • Apr 19, 2024

MCR: An Interesting Fund, But Returns Haven't Been Compelling

MCR is rather uniquely positioned with short positions through derivatives. The tactical positioning of the fund has provided some protection over the years but more minimal upside.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2022