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CEF, BDC & Interval Fund Market Outlook

Join our quarterly, data‑focused review of the $1 Trillion+ closed‑end fund, BDC, and interval/tender offer fund universe. We cut through headlines to show where discounts, yields, distribution quality (UNII/earnings/RoC), leverage, expenses, activism, and NAV vs. price trends are actually moving—so you can recalibrate with clean, current numbers. Replay, slides, and summary article provided. Educational only; not investment advice

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Discount & Yield Trends

Current discounts vs. long-term averages with 25-year frequency charts.

Sector Performance Analysis

NAV vs. market price performance across 15 major sectors.

Universe IPO's Mergers, Liquidation, & Conversions

Real income vs. return of capital with tax-adjusted yield insights.

Activism & Corporate Actions

Latest 13D/13G filings, proxy battles, and fund manager responses.

Interval Fund Developments

Structural trends in this fast-growing market segment.

Business Development Companies ( BDC) Trends

Structural trends in this fast-growing market segment.

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About The Speaker

John Cole Scott

President & CIO, CEF Advisors

John Cole Scott is the President and Chief Investment Officer of CEF Advisors and leads the firm’s quarterly research webinars. A William & Mary graduate, John Cole joined the firm in 2001, continuing the legacy started by his father. He is widely recognized as a leading expert on closed-end funds (CEFs), BDCs, and interval funds. John Cole is also the founder of CEFData and the Active Investment Company Alliance (AICA), where he serves as executive chairman. He brings over two decades of experience and a passion for helping investors and advisors navigate the ever-evolving investment landscape of our universe of funds.

DISCLOSURES:

CEFData.com provides data and information on closed-end funds (CEFs), business development companies (BDCs), interval funds, tender offer funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and London-listed closed-end funds. CEFData.com is an information service provided by CEF Advisors, Inc., a registered investment advisor. The data and materials presented are for informational purposes only, are not intended to be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, and do not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell any security. This information should not be considered specific legal, investment, or tax advice. Investors should consult each fund’s sponsor for detailed, fund-specific risk disclosures and/or seek the guidance of a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

NOTES: Distribution type is sourced from CEFData.com. For specific information about a fund's distribution sources, please visit the fund sponsor's website.

The following applies to CEFs, BDCs, interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, and London-listed CEFs: Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or insured depository institution and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). These securities involve investment risks, including the possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Many closed-end funds and similar exchange traded vehicles frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value (NAV). NAV returns are net of fund expenses and assume reinvestment of distributions.

Performance information, if presented, is for illustrative purposes only. Actual client returns may differ based on individual account holdings, timing, fees, and other factors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. All investments involve risk, including the risk of loss.Data is obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness cannot be guaranteed. Information may change without notice, and CEF Advisors is under no obligation to update such information. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only, and CEF Advisors does not control or guarantee the accuracy or relevance of information on third-party sites. This material is presented for informational purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be considered an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy, any investment product.

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