In this post I am going to explore how I think about the new wave of ASX listed fixed income closed end funds (CEFs). To be clear, I am not referring to various fixed income ETFs that are open ended. Regarding the CEFs in this sector, I am not very optimistic from this point in time. Well that is unless you are the fund managers offering them. They are clipping some juicy fees and as a result appear addicted to issuing more shares.
Continue reading “TIME TO BUY FIXED INCOME CLOSED END FUNDS LISTED ON THE ASX?”Tag: asx lics to buy 2020
This is a guest post that I thought would be of interest to my readers. It is in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day, so I will be tempted soon in having my own punt on a LIC trifecta in the comments section at the end (feel free to do the same). Please read below to find out more about the author. (Note I have no affiliation with the below author / business).
Continue reading “Guest Post – The ‘Melbourne Cup of LICs’: Our form guide and three favourites”Pressure has been mounting on many ASX LICs this year to address issues of sub-par performance and widening discounts to NTA. In some cases this has led to corporate activity in the sector that has subsequently seen strong returns in the shorter term for such LICs.
Continue reading “5 FACTORS FOR PROFITING FROM ASX LIC TAKEOVERS AND WIND UPS”It has been a tough environment for active managers, so I thought I would take a look at a performance comparison of the most popular ASX LICs.
Continue reading “ASX LIC Performance Comparison – Not A Happy FY19”