Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026

Our Income-Covered screen looks for closed-end funds whose net investment income fully covers the distribution (coverage above 100%) while trading at a discount to NAV, using data as of the close of October 6, 2026. Twenty funds pass this month. Templeton Emerging Markets Income leads the combined yield, discount and z-score ranking, while HFRO has the widest discount at -42.44%. Our model portfolio holdings PFO, HFRO, PCN, PDO, RSF and BANX all make this month's lists, with PFO appearing on all five.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2026

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on November 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of October 13, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change.

Business Wire • Oct 1, 2026

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Market Watch • Aug 19, 2026

PIMCO Closed-end Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on May 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 13, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change From Pre.

Business Wire • Apr 1, 2026

Closed-End Funds: Screening For The Best Municipal Bond Exposure

Municipal bond closed-end funds (CEFs) are seeing narrowing discounts, with NXP and MHF offering the most compelling value in the space at present. Leverage costs are easing as the Fed cuts rates, which should improve distribution coverage and make leveraged muni CEFs more attractive. Of course, there are always risks that include increased volatility from leverage and sensitivity to long-term Treasury rates, but we've seen long-term rate stabilization within a fairly narrow range.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

Pimco Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 1, 2025

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Announce Shareholder Approval of Issuance of Common Shares in Proposed Reorganizations

NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a joint special meeting earlier today, common shareholders of each of PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML), PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) and PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) (each, an “Acquiring Fund”) approved the issuance of additional common shares in connection with each of the below reorganizations, as applicable (each, a “Merger” and collectively, the “Mergers”):

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 27, 2025

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Announce Proposed Reorganizations

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of each of the following funds has approved the following proposals to reorganize the PIMCO closed-end municipal funds (each, a “Merger” and collectively, the “Mergers”), subject to the various shareholder approvals and other contingencies described below:

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 4, 2025

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. The distributions are payable on April 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of March 13, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Mar 3, 2025

PIMCO Update | Sept 2024 | Muni Coverage Jumps (Maybe), Taxables See Significant ATM Benefit

The best taxable closed-end funds are PHK, PFN, and at slightly cheaper valuations, PDI and PCN; best munis are PMF, NY funds, and PCK in CA. Distributions are safe due to funds monetizing premiums via at-the-market offerings, supplementing net investment income. Coverage ratios for muni CEFs may be overstated; future UNII reports will clarify the impact of new leverage costs.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2024