Closed-End Funds: Screening For The Best Municipal Bond Exposure

Municipal bond closed-end funds (CEFs) are seeing narrowing discounts, with NXP and MHF offering the most compelling value in the space at present. Leverage costs are easing as the Fed cuts rates, which should improve distribution coverage and make leveraged muni CEFs more attractive. Of course, there are always risks that include increased volatility from leverage and sensitivity to long-term Treasury rates, but we've seen long-term rate stabilization within a fairly narrow range.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

The Zacks Analyst Blog Visa, The Charles Schwab, Amphenol, Autoscope and United-Guardian

Visa leads Zacks' top analyst reports as strong volume growth, cross-border gains and digital payments strength highlight its outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 15, 2025

Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Ups Inflation Target: How are Banks Affected?

The Fed raises the inflation target and cuts growth projections due to Trump's tariffs, dimming the outlook for banks like JPM, BAC, C, CMA and KEY.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 20, 2025

NIM: Quality Tax-Advantaged Yield To Get Excited About

Most tax-advantaged and tax-exempt funds are not appealing to us due to low yields or high leverage. Nuveen Select Maturity Municipal Fund focuses on tax-exempt income and capital preservation, investing at least 80% in municipal securities exempt from federal tax. The fund's lack of leverage is rare in municipal CEFs, making it suitable for our conservative investment community.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: Tender Offers Keep Generating Alpha

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of February and highlight recent market action. Most CEF sectors rose, driven by tighter credit spreads and higher stocks, with EM Equity and Preferreds leading month-to-date gains. Virtus Total Return Fund's tender offer resulted in a high 31% pro-ration factor, generating a 6% annualized alpha, highlighting its generous buy-back terms.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 22, 2025

Municipal Update: Key Themes And Allocation Tilts

We discuss key Muni themes, including tariffs, federal funding freeze, tax exemption, and more. Muni valuations remain attractive, particularly the value of the tax exemption. We highlight the four Muni buckets where we see value.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2025

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund Declares Capital Gain Distribution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NYSE: NIM) has declared an additional cash distribution with the record, ex-dividend and payable date outlined below. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration for the following municipal closed-end fund: Record Date   December 13, 2024 Ex-Dividend Date   December 13, 2024 Payable Date   December 31, 2024 Taxable Per Share Distribution Amount Short-Term Long-Term Ticker Exchange Fund Name Capital.

Business Wire • Dec 2, 2024

Encouraging Signs For Mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs (mREITs) are becoming more attractive due to reduced RMBS spreads, alleviated negative convexity, lower cost of capital, and a positive carry from an uninverted yield curve. The macro environment shift suggests strong 3Q24 earnings for mREITs, making common shares potentially opportunistic and bolstering preferred dividend payments. Despite historical weaknesses, mREITs like AGNC could be worth considering at moderate discounts, with potential trading opportunities around earnings releases.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2024

Nuveen Closed-End Funds Declare Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Several Nuveen closed-end funds have declared distributions. These funds represent investment strategies for investors seeking diversified sources of cash flow to prepare for and sustain their retirement income needs. For further information regarding fund distributions, including earnings, undistributed net investment income, and notices, please visit www.nuveen.com/cef. Additionally, several funds have announced distribution increases of up to 71%. The distribution.

Business Wire • Jun 3, 2024

Nuveen Closed-End Funds Declare Distributions and Updates to Distribution Policies

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuveen Closed-End Funds today announced that the Board of Trustees of the Funds has approved the regular monthly and quarterly distributions. In addition, the Board of Trustees has approved updated distribution polices described below under “Monthly & Quarterly Distributions” for The Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC), Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund (NYSE: JPI), Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NYSE: NPFD), Nuveen.

Business Wire • Dec 1, 2023