5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of January 2026

The broader market indexes started off 2026 on a solid note, though they underperformed micro-, small-, and mid-cap stocks. The energy sector started off with a surge for the year, but the financial services and technology sectors were starting off 2026 on the soft side. Every month, I put some capital to work in my closed-end fund portfolio to help compound my cash flow.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 15, 2026

RQI: My Favorite And 8.4% Yielding Way To Invest In REITs Now

The Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund has been delivering strong total returns and increasing its dividends in a big way that goes in contrast with the dynamics within the REIT space. The recent distribution increase of ~12% has helped the CEF maintain an attractive monthly yield of ~8.4%. In the article, I detail why I view RQI as a strategically attractive investment for investors who want to play in the REIT field and access high and durable current income.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026

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

CEF Insights: RQI - Opportunity In Real Estate

Public real estate now trades at compelling valuations, offering potential for improved returns as fundamentals strengthen. Gain insight from Mat Kirschner, Lead Portfolio Manager for the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund. As he shares views on the real estate market, potential opportunities, and market outlook for 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

The Dark Side Of High-Yield Investing Few Retirees Understand

Many retirees invest in high-yielding funds where the income looks irresistible, but the risk is hiding in plain sight. One overlooked factor can quietly destroy long-term retirement income. There is a far more reliable way most retirees completely ignore.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

Don't Buy REITs For Income Until You Read These 2 Strategies

REITs have significantly underperformed, delivering sub-5% annual returns that barely outpace inflation over the past five years. Persistent elevated long-term yields are the key driver of REIT underperformance, outweighing any short-term rate cuts by the Fed. I see odds of a REIT turnaround as below 50%, given structural yield pressures and limited inflation-hedging effectiveness.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on January 30, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2012, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PRNewsWire • Jan 27, 2026

RQI: Positioned For Success As Data Center Growth Expands

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund maintains a buy rating for its resilient income strategy and strong long-term total returns. RQI's 9.2% yield, monthly payouts, and equity-heavy portfolio position it for growth as real estate and interest rate conditions improve. Exposure to data center REITs aligns RQI with secular AI-driven growth, while leverage and earnings variability heighten sensitivity to interest rates.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 13, 2026

Retire With A Potential $5,000 Monthly Income And High Growth

The S&P 500 offers a meager 1.1% yield, along with a roller-coaster ride on a regular basis. Most retirees do not like the idea of raising income by selling shares. The article presents a diversified, three-bucket retirement portfolio targeting 5.5%-6% income and 10%+ annualized growth over 10-15 years. Backtesting shows the combined model portfolio would have delivered 14% annualized returns since 2008, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.9%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

RQI: Distribution Increase On The Back Of Weak Performance (Upgrade)

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund raised its monthly distribution for the first time since 2015 and paid a special year-end distribution. RQI currently trades at an attractive discount, putting it back into our "Buy" zone on top of the real estate sector remaining relatively beaten down. Despite fairly meager 2025 portfolio returns, the fund paid out a special and increased its regular monthly distribution, so we look at trying to explain that today.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026