16% of Employers Are Thinking About Cutting Weight-Loss Drug Coverage

Employers are quietly reconsidering who foots the bill for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the fallout hits Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk very differently heading into earnings week.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 28, 2026

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026: PIMCO Funds Fill The Yield List

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, using data as of the close of October 9, 2026. PIMCO funds take six of the top seven spots on the yield list, as several that traded at premiums until recently have slipped to discounts. Among our model portfolio holdings, DHF appears on all five lists, and HFRO again has the widest discount at -43.06%.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2026

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces October 2026 Monthly Distribution of $0.1223 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for October 2026 of $0.1223 per share, payable on November 2, 2026. Based on the Fund's September 30, 2026 share price of $13.07 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 11.23% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fu.

Business Wire • Oct 12, 2026

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026: HFRO's Discount Keeps Widening

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, screening over 400 CEFs as of the close of September 15, 2026. Portfolio holdings Highland Opportunities and Income (HFRO), BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies (DHF), PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities (PDO), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 (BGB) all rank among this month's top lists. As a reminder, these top lists are meant to be preliminary shortlists for further research, and are not meant to be the final analysis for a buy or sell decision.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 25, 2026

BGH: May Struggle To Support The Dividend

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund maintains a 10.6% yield but faces NAV erosion and distribution coverage challenges amid persistent high rates. BGH's portfolio is heavily weighted to non-investment grade debt, with aggressive leverage (31.7% of assets), amplifying downside risk if defaults rise. Despite trading at a 6.17% discount to NAV, the risk-reward is unattractive, as net investment income may not cover distributions, risking further NAV decline.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces September 2026 Monthly Distribution of $0.1223 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for September 2026 of $0.1223 per share, payable on October 1, 2026. Based on the Fund's August 31, 2026 share price of $14.24 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 10.31% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Business Wire • Sep 10, 2026

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, August 2026: A Few Portfolio Holdings Stand Out

The Triple-Factor CEF screen systematically identifies funds with yields above 6.5%, coverage above 90%, and discounts to NAV for balanced income and value. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opp stand out for deep discounts, strong yields, and robust coverage. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading below historical valuation ranges, suggesting potential mean-reversion opportunities for sophisticated investors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces August 2026 Monthly Distribution of $0.1223 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for August 2026 of $0.1223 per share, payable on September 1, 2026. Based on the Fund's July 31, 2026 share price of $14.03 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 10.46% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund an.

Business Wire • Aug 17, 2026

The Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, June 2026

The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces July 2026 Monthly Distribution of $0.1223 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for July 2026 of $0.1223 per share, payable on August 3, 2026. Based on the Fund's June 30, 2026 share price of $14.10 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 10.41% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announc.

Business Wire • Jul 10, 2026