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There are quite a few over-priced closed-end funds trading now which pay out high distribution rates, usually produced by gimmicks. I reported on several funds that used dividend capture a few weeks ago. Another closed-end fund selling at a large ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
13 Nov 2009
(CET) is a closed-end fund that organized in 1929 and runs a concentrated portfolio mainly invested in US stocks. It is attractively priced and currently sells at a discount to NAV of 18.81%. Part of the reason for the large discount is that about 30% ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
3 Nov 2009
The recent market action reminds me of the nuclear cow joke-
What do you get when you drop a nuclear bomb on a herd of cows?
Udder destruction.
The financial media has been blaming the market drop on the credit crisis, but I believe the stock ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
Seeking Alpha,
12 Oct 2008
Nokia Corp (NOK) is a global leader in cell phones and mobile devices. The company is based in Finland. It’s selling near its 52-week low at less than eight times next years earnings.
Here are some reasons I like Nokia, along with some potential ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
2 Oct 2008
There are some amazing values now in closed end funds. The discounts to NAV have widened dramatically across the board. It appears that one or more large institutions with extensive closed end fund holdings are being forced to liquidate them. I noticed ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
Seeking Alpha,
18 Sep 2008
Many closed end funds are trading at above average discounts now. One of the best bargains for a vulture investor right now may be the RMK Advantage Income Fund (RMA). Last week I started buying into this fund at prices in the 1.10 range. RMA is not ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
15 Sep 2008
Owens-Illinois (OI) looks attractive now, either as a direct purchase or part of a covered call strategy. Covered call writing works well with companies that have relatively low downside risk and moderate (but not explosive) upside ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
25 Aug 2008
Adams Express (ADX) is a closed end fund that can be used a good substitute for an S&P 500 Index fund. It seems very attractive at $12 or less. Here are some good features of ADX:
Low expense ratio: The annual expense ratio of 0.44% is one of the ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
19 Aug 2008
I recently purchased a position in (JQC). This is a closed-end fund that invests in preferred securities, convertible securities and related instruments, common stocks, and debt instruments, including high yield debt and senior loans. The fund uses ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
ETF Investor,
3 Aug 2008
Today is shaping up to be a down market, and it may be a good day to start scaling into Leucadia National Corp. (LUK). Leucadia is an eclectic investment company that is somewhat similar to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), which I posted on a few weeks ago. ...
From GEORGE SPRITZER,
Seeking Alpha,
22 Jul 2008
