Investing Topics: Closed-End Funds
Two Big Dividend Cuts and More on the Way
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 11, 2016
Two companies in our coverage universe cut their dividends last month. We look at what went wrong and add four names to our Endangered Dividends List.
A Study in Contrasts
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 9, 2014
The outlook is much brighter for this utility's foray into solar, and for one of our closed-end funds. Unfortunately, other companies still face serious challenges.
Closed-End Bond Funds: Proceed with Caution
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 30, 2014
Closed-end bond funds have pulled back over the past 12 months in anticipation of rising interest rates. Investors eyeing these funds' high yields should proceed with caution.
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