AIF

Weekly Report: what happened at AIF last week (1127-1201)?

BGX: Very Solid Income CEF Unless Interest Rates Rapidly Decline

Blackstone long-short credit income offers an attractive 11.83% yield, in line with other alternative debt closed-end funds. The bgx fund aims to be interest-rate neutral, reducing negative impacts from interest rate increases. The fund has outperformed the bloomberg u.s. Aggregate bond index over the past three years.

KIO: A 12.15%-Yielding Dynamic Income Fund Worthy Of Purchase

Kkr income opportunities fund specializes in generating a high level of income for shareholders. The fund has a current yield of 12.15%. The kio closed-end fund has performed well over the past few years with a 12-month return of 21.88% and a three-year return of 17.36%. The fund invests in a portfolio of debt securities.

AIF: A Strong 11.8%-Yielding Loan CEF Performer

Apollo tactical income fund has a current yield of 11.8% and a 12.6% discount. Aif is a diversified credit cef with a focus on floating-rate first-lien loans. The proposed merger between aif and bdc midcap financial investment corp. Is not attractive for shareholders.

ARDC: A Lot To Offer Income Investors, Regardless Of Interest Rate Direction

Ares dynamic credit allocation fund, inc. Offers a competitive 11.02% distribution yield, appealing to income-focused investors. The fund's performance has been stable, outperforming the bloomberg u.s. Aggregate bond index over the past three months. The fund's allocation to both fixed-rate bonds and floating-rate loans allows it to capitalize on changing interest rates.

Weekly Report: what happened at AIF last week (1120-1124)?

AFT: A Good Floater If The Market Is Wrong About Rates, Or A Potential Hedge

MidCap Financial's Merger: Growth Without Dilution

Midcap financial unexpectedly announced a plan for growth through acquisitions at its last conference. The new strategy suggests a shift in focus toward expanding through acquisitions. Previous articles have focused on predicting future performance and dividends for apollo or midcap financial. Midcap's merger: growth without dilution.