Friday Oct 9, 2009
Lingering issues with auction-rate preferred shares are seen as hindering the closed-end fund industry's ability to launch offerings.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2009
Your financial adviser may be offering toxic assets soon enough. BlackRock is launching a closed-end mutual fund that will invest in the same toxic mortgage-backed securities that were responsible for the financial meltdown in the first place.
Monday May 4, 2009
Nuveen's new closed-end muni funds arrive with a thud.
Tuesday Feb 17, 2009
Closed-end funds reluctant to sell portfolio holdings in a down market may be handing off more shares to their investors instead of a dividend payout.
Monday Feb 2, 2009
Closed-end-fund investors had a solid January, but they shouldn't get too comfortable yet, says Ian Salisbury.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2008
Closed-end funds have been beaten in the stock market. Now these funds are appealing to investors looking for huge yields and discounts.
Sunday Oct 26, 2008
Many investors are using the financial crisis to take advantage of great sales in the market. Closed-end funds actually tell investors the amount of the discount they're getting.
Monday Sep 22, 2008
For the average investor, Brett Arends recommends closed-end funds. Normally a bargain in the market, the funds are currently in a firesale stage with the financial turmoil. Arends gives you the best deals right now.
Thursday Sep 18, 2008
The panic in Wall Street is spreading to closed-end funds. All these worries are bringing down prices to historic lows, which may provide a good buying opportunity.
Tuesday Jul 15, 2008
Closed-end funds are complex investments. Brett Arends clarifies the information.
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