Summary

• 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.
• Combining discount, yield, and z-score identifies JHI, and BGX as standout candidates for further due diligence based on value and income metrics.
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Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report

(This was formerly the "Quality" CEF Report, now renamed to better reflect the focus on distribution coverage)

Quantitative screens help to rapidly narrow down attractive candidates from the database of ~400 closed-end

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