Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (August 9, 2026)

Closed-end fund (CEF) sector performance was broadly negative, with only 4 of 26 sectors posting positive price returns and an average price return of -0.74%. MLPs led sector performance on both price (+2.64%) and NAV (+2.75%), while California Munis and New York Munis lagged. Significant corporate actions included rights offerings (RQI, MUA), fund reorganizations (MFM/VFL), tender offers (JOF, XFLT), and liquidation plans (KTF).

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Most Income Investors Have Never Heard of These 3 Funds Paying 6 to 8 Percent Monthly for Decades

Income investors chasing yield often stop at the biggest names in the category, overlooking a quiet corner of the market where three closed-end funds have paid monthly distributions for more than two decades.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 16, 2026

How To Invest $100,000 In A Retiree's SWAN Income Portfolio

The bull market that started in 2022 still continues, making the market somewhat overvalued, and we recommend proven strategies over investing in what is popular. A SWAN (Sleep Well At Night) income portfolio aims for consistent income, growth, and lower volatility through diversification and strategic planning, especially suited for income investors and retirees. We provide a framework for a long-term portfolio with multiple buckets that is flexible to suit individual needs, limitations, and preferences.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 15, 2026

2 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of July 2026

We've seen a bit more volatility in July, but it was primarily related to the tech-heavy Nasdaq, which had briefly touched correction territory. More broadly speaking, equities were holding up fairly well as value-oriented sectors helped provide mostly stable moves. With that, I am still holding on to a rather sizeable cash allocation before wanting to get too aggressive, instead preferring to wait for a broader equity market downturn.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 15, 2026

My Near-Perfect $1 Million Retirement Portfolio

The biggest challenge facing retirees is that no investing strategy is fail-proof. I discuss a seven-bucket blueprint - along with specific picks - that should provide an attractive risk-reward profile for retirees looking to support their living expenses over the long-term. This portfolio is designed to generate an attractive current yield and strong, sustainable dividend growth over the long-term.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Winners Of REIT Earnings Season

REITs concluded a surprisingly strong earnings season, with 83 REITs - or 83% - raising full-year FFO guidance, just 4% lowering, and the average outlook increasing 1.4% from prior guidance. Strong Fundamentals, Weak Tape: REITs slipped modestly during earnings season despite widespread guidance raises, as renewed interest-rate pressure outweighed improving property-level trends and earnings momentum. Upside standouts included Hotel, Industrial, Data Center, Billboard, Office, Senior Housing/Skilled Nursing, and Single-Family Rental REITs, while Self-Storage finally showed a convincing pricing inflection.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

My Income Portfolio: The Music Of Dividends

A note is the basic element of musical language: each one represents a sound, and through their combination music takes shape. As with notes on a staff, infinite are the combinations of financial instruments through which investors' portfolios take shape. My current portfolio consists of 28 securities that play a music generated by the flow of dividends against the backdrop of a rising NAV for most of them.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2026

REITs Increasingly Favoring At-The-Market Offerings When Issuing Equity

With low valuations for the sector overall, follow-on common equity offerings for US real estate investment trusts have declined significantly in recent years. US equity REITs have largely preferred issuing common stock through at-the-market offering programs as opposed to more standard follow-on equity offerings in recent years. US REITs raised $77.58 billion through common stock sold under their ATM programs between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

RQI: Collect Steady Monthly Income From Quality REITs

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Inc. offers an 8.6% distribution yield and trades at a -7.6% discount to NAV. I maintain a Hold rating on RQI due to the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates impacting short-term performance and sector sentiment. RQI's diversified REIT portfolio, managed distribution policy, and recent rights offering position it for steady income but limited near-term capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2026

Up To 11% REIT Yields To Supercharge Your Retirement

High income does not require risky REIT funds. Smaller REITs can offer stronger yields. Two unique opportunities may beat RQI.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2026