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

Nuveen Wants To Merge NXC And NXN Into NXP: What Now?

I voted against the NXC and NXN merger into Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio, as it would overweight NXP with bonds from states facing population decline and high taxes. NXP offers lower fees, higher yields, better credit quality, and stronger historical returns compared to the single-state funds NXC and NXN. State fund holders would benefit from the merger, but must consider that distributions will become subject to steep state income taxes.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 8, 2025

Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolios Announce Proposed Reorganizations and Shareholder Meeting Update

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Trustees of Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NYSE: NXC), Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NYSE: NXN), and Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NYSE: NXP) have approved a proposal to reorganize the funds. The proposed reorganizations, if approved by shareholders, would combine NXC and NXN into NXP. The reorganizations are intended to create a larger fund with lower net operating expenses and increased trading volume.

Business Wire • Jun 17, 2025

NXP: Decent Muni Yield With No Return Of Capital

Use the right tool for your intended purpose. Munis are Federal income tax-free, so appeal to higher-rate income taxpayers. My concern is over distributions being funded by the return of capital – something not happening here.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2025

NAD Vs. NXP Revisited: Time To Delever

Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund distributions are only about 52% covered by investment income. NAD is also leveraged, which helped returns in 2024 but may not be an advantage going forward as rates are no longer falling as fast. Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio is unleveraged and fully covers its dividends with investment income.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2024

NXP: An Attractive Non-Leveraged Tax-Free Muni CEF

Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio is a non-leveraged muni CEF ranked as one of the top performers in the space. NXP carries a low expense ratio that can also help it perform better relative to peers. NXP raised its distribution recently, but it still shows strong distribution coverage, providing attractive tax-free income to investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 12, 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

NAD Vs. NXP: Leverage, Quality, And Duration In Muni Bond Funds

The Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund is expected to outperform unlevered funds in a falling rate environment. The Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio is an unlevered fund with a similar long term total return to NAD and less volatility but with lower yield. The choice between NAD and NXP depends on an investor's economic outlook and preference for income stability or higher yield.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2023

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

NXP And NUW: 2 Tax-Free Income CEFs To Consider

Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXP) and Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NUW) are worth considering as tax-free income plays. NXP is trading at a slight discount, while NUW remains more attractive for potential upside if the discount narrows. Both funds have low or no leverage and focus on high-quality municipal securities, making them more conservative options in the fixed-income space while also looking to exploit discounts/premiums as CEFs.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 10, 2023