Three Cheap Closed-End Funds

Closed-End funds whose market price is trading at a discount to their NAV (Net Asset Value) are considered to be cheap. Here are three such funds which offer country specific exposure at a decent price. 1.Fund Name: Swiss Helvetia Fund Ticker: SWZ Total Assets: $594M Discount to NAV : -17.61% 2.Fund Name: New Germany Fund …

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Monthly Dividend Funds

There are many ways to harvest dividends monthly from ETFs and Closed-End funds. In this post lets look at a few funds that distribute dividends monthly. Monthly dividends funds are very useful for investors looking for a steady stream of income. 1.ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund – IGD Dividend Yield: 17.58% 2.PIMCO …

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Closed-End Funds with more than 10% dividends

In volatile market times, it is a good idea to take little baby steps with investing via closed-end funds. Here are five closed-end funds which have a distribution rate of more than 10%. Funds that trade at a discount are cheaper. 1.ING Global Equity Dividend Premium (IGD) Premium/Discount: -7.69% Distribution Rate: 13.10% 2.Spain Fund (SNF) …

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