IGD: A Narrowing Discount Brought To You By A Higher Distribution

Summary

  • IGA and IGD are similar closed-end funds that incorporate an options writing strategy, but IGA has historically been the better performer.
  • IGD has seen its discount narrow since the fund lifted its monthly distribution to investors, though coverage here has been a struggle.
  • IGD's portfolio is tilted towards global holdings and value-oriented sectors, which could help provide better diversification for an investor if they are looking tech-heavy.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More »

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Written by Nick Ackerman, co-produced by Stanford Chemist

We recently touched on the Voya Global Advantaged and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGA), a closed-end fund with an options writing strategy and a global tilt. This closed-end fund has a twin, and

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