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Learn about closed-end funds

Understand what are closed-end funds, how they may add value to your clients’ portfolios, and current views on closed-end fund market trends.

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MARKET COMMENTARY

What’s new with closed-end funds?

Explore our experts’ latest insights on the closed-end fund market. We share our market commentary, insights, and trends to help guide you with closed-end funds in your clients’ portfolios.

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Tis the season to consider closed-end fund discounts

Headwinds may subside for closed-end funds and discounts, which are at their widest levels since the Global Financial Crisis¹. Learn how closed-end funds may offer an entry point for some investors.

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Five reasons to use closed-end funds in your portfolio

Close—end funds play an important role in a diversified portfolio. Learn how CEFs have evolved to accommodate the objectives of investors.

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Democratizing access and helping to solve client challenges. BlackRock Closed-end funds (CEFs) are breaking down barriers to private markets. Read about the BlackRock advantage in private markets.

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Closed-end funds 101

Understand how closed-end funds can potentially add value to your clients’ portfolios, and facts to consider for client conversations.

Understanding CEF premiums and discounts

Evaluating cyclical valuations in premiums and discount-driven closed-end funds is crucial to navigating client and market sentiment. Learn about the basics in the trading of CEF shares.

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Understanding managed distribution plans

Managed distribution plans offer the potential for higher distribution rates throughout a market cycle. Read how they also expand investment options for income-focused investors.

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¹ Source: Morningstar as of 10/31/23. Based on month-end premium/discount median for entire listed CEF universe since 2009 (end of Global Financial Crisis).

Performance data quoted represents past performance of common shares and does not guarantee future results. Performance is net of fees. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. The fund’s market price and net asset value will fluctuate with market conditions. All return data assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

This website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment or tax advice, and are not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy.

Investment return, price, yields and NAV will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. At the time of sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value, and may be worth more or less than your original investment. There is no assurance that a fund will meet its investment objective.

The closing price and net asset value (NAV) of a fund’s shares will fluctuate with market conditions. Closed-end funds may trade at a premium to NAV but often trade at a discount. CEF shares are bought and sold at “market price” determined by competitive bidding on the stock exchange. Net asset value (NAV) is the value of all fund assets, less liabilities divided by the number of shares outstanding.

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