Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, May 2026

We screen ~400 closed-end funds for full distribution coverage, prioritizing funds with coverage above 100% to reduce risk of distribution cuts. Top Income-Covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, like BGX and VFL, offer both high yields and potential for price appreciation if discounts narrow. Funds with the most negative z-scores, such as JHI and FMY, are trading below their historical average discounts, highlighting potential value opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9% Plus (May 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9% plus yield and nearly 7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2026

Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of July, August and September 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy for the next three months. Effective with the July distribution, the Fund has increased the monthly distribution from $0.0475 per share per month to $0.0540 per share per month. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date July 7/24/2026 7/24/2026 7/31/2026 August 8/24/2026 8/24/2026 8/31/2026 September 9/23/2026 9/.

Business Wire • May 20, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.5% (April 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.5% plus yield and nearly 8% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 26, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, March 2026

The Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report screens for CEFs with distribution coverage exceeding 100%, targeting funds less likely to cut payouts. Discounted, fully-covered CEFs offer dual benefits: potential price appreciation from narrowing discounts and enhanced yields based on full NAV distributions. Composite metrics combining yield, discount, and z-score help identify CEFs offering value on both absolute and relative terms, with high income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2026

TEI: Long-Term Potential, But May Struggle In The Short-Term

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund offers an 8.93% yield by investing primarily in local currency emerging market government bonds. TEI provides unique diversification and potential long-term upside from emerging market currency appreciation but faces short-term headwinds from the risk-off trade and Middle East instability. Despite recent NAV declines due to currency depreciation and flight-to-safety flows, TEI has outperformed major bond indices and most peers over the past five years.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2026

Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of January, February and March 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date January 1/23/2026 1/23/2026 1/30/2026 February 2/20/2026 2/20/2026 2/27/2026 March 3/24/2026 3/24/2026 3/31/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount   Change from Previous Distribution TEI Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund January $0.0475   - Feb.

Business Wire • Jan 13, 2026

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (“TEI” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term.

Business Wire • Dec 30, 2025

TEI: Come For The EM Exposure, Stay For The Double-Digit Return

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund has delivered equity-like returns recently, driven by global rate cuts and EM spread tightening. TEI's portfolio is heavily weighted toward non-investment grade EM government bonds, with significant currency and credit risk exposure. The fund's 9% distribution is now well-supported by net investment income, with minimal return of capital required in the latest fiscal year.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (“TEI” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025). Additionally, the Fund announced a year-end special distribution from net investment income of $0.3050 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend.

Business Wire • Dec 5, 2025