PowerShares Files for CEFs That Could Become ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Recently, PowerShares filed for an auto-conversion closed-end fund, or “ACCE” fund, which is essentially a closed-end fund (CEF) that automatically converts into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) if certain discount-to-net asset value criteria are met. ... Continue Reading »

What’s Driving Demand for Emerging Market Debt?
October 29, 2009 – Money has been switched around ever since global markets have hit their nadir, and lately, it’s been leaving U.S. equities. Which exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been getting this cash? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19675,"; Continue Reading »

China CEF Gives Exposure to Shanghai Index
September 28, 2009 – Many investors are aware of the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that give access to China’s growth. None of them track the Shanghai Index, but there’s a closed end fund (CEF) that gives the exposure if... Continue Reading »

Ireland’s CEF: Has It Seen the Worst?
June 10, 2009 – Ireland’s ailing economy, along with related closed-end fund (CEF), is being carefully nurtured by the government. But at what cost? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11310,"; Continue Reading »

SEC Approves CEFs’ Monthly Payouts
August 11, 2008 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently granted exemptive relief to two closed-end funds (CEFs), allowing them to make monthly payouts of capital gains. This exemption lifts rules that were put into place by the Investment... Continue Reading »