CEF Market Review: The Double-Whammy Of 'Juicy Yield' CEFs

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs overall saw higher NAVs this week, with MLPs and Utilities leading; sector discounts have tightened, rendering the market relatively expensive versus historical averages. John Hancock preferred share CEFs (HPI, HPF, HPS) maintain high distribution rates but suffer from low coverage, creating a double-whammy setup for investors.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2026

TSI: Massive 30% Dividend Raise For This Monthly Income Fund

TCW Strategic Income Fund offers a 6.9% yield, trading at a 7.62% discount to NAV, and is rated a buy. TSI's income-focused strategy, heavy in corporate and mortgage-backed securities, provides reliable monthly distributions but limited long-term price growth. Leverage up to 33% and high interest rates elevate risk, yet TSI's investment-grade allocation supports distribution sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2026

TCW Strategic Income Fund Announces Terms of Transferrable Rights Offering and Increased Monthly Distributions

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TSI) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Fund (the “Board”) have approved the terms of the issuance of transferrable rights (“Rights”) to the Fund's common stockholders (“Common Stockholders”) as of February 19, 2026 (the “Record Date”), allowing the holders of Rights to subscribe for new shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) of the Fund at a discount to market price (th.

Business Wire • Feb 9, 2026

TCW Strategic Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TCW Group, a leading global investment firm, announced today that the TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TSI) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0217 per share payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 12, 2026. Effective January 2026, and as previously announced, the Fund now pays distributions on a monthly basis instead of quarterly. As a result, distributions are based on the Fund's accumulated net investment income and/o.

Business Wire • Feb 2, 2026

TCW Strategic Income Fund Announces Quarterly Distribution

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TSI) today announced a quarterly distribution of $0.13 per share payable to shareholders of record on December 31, 2025, with the payable date of January 9, 2026. The distribution represents a regular quarterly distribution of $0.065 and an additional special year-end distribution of $0.065 from net investment income. The distribution is based on a policy that was approved by the Board of Directors in December 2013 which was t.

Business Wire • Dec 17, 2025

TSI: Time To Take A Bite Out Of This CEF

TCW Strategic Income earns a 'Buy' rating due to its widened -6% discount to NAV and robust active management. TSI's portfolio is overweight MBS (47%), maintains zero leverage, and delivers a fully covered 5.3% distribution, emphasizing capital gains over unsustainable yields. Performance is strongest when rates fall; with a 3-year duration, TSI is positioned to benefit from anticipated Fed cuts.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, November 2025: 3 Non-Leveraged Picks

This report screens closed-end funds (CEFs) with fully covered distributions, highlighting those with attractive discounts, yields, and risk profiles for income-focused investors. TCW Strategic Income (TSI) and Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) stand out as safer, non-leveraged, investment-grade bond CEFs with strong distribution coverage and long track records. RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund (RSF) offers a much higher yield and discount but carries greater credit risk due to its focus on small business loans and Level 3 assets.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 30, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds for those with distribution coverage above 100%, aiming to identify lower-risk income opportunities for investors. Key metrics include premium/discount, z-score, leverage, baseline expense, and coverage. Top picks feature funds that offer high yields, deep discounts, and strong coverage, highlighting attractive value and income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

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

TSI: Unattractive Entry Point (Rating Downgrade)

TCW Strategic Income Fund has delivered over 20% in total return since our 'Buy' rating last year, driven by lower rates and tighter spreads. The fund remains overweight MBS securities and investment-grade corporates, with no leverage, and has seen its discount to NAV narrow significantly. Given the current valuation and narrow discount to NAV, TSI no longer presents an attractive entry point and is downgraded to 'Hold'.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2024