Closed-end mutual funds offer distinct features and benefits compared to other mutual funds. However, they also come with risks and drawbacks that investors must consider.

Closed-end funds are mutual fund-like investments that trade on the stock exchange. They are called “closed-end” because they ...

Here’s a closer look at closed-end mutual funds: how they work, how they differ from open-ended funds and the pros and cons associated with them. How a Closed-End Mutual Fund Works. The structure of a ...

Closed-end funds are one of two major kinds of mutual fund. They can make a good investment if you follow this rule: always buy them at a discount.

Unlike ETFs and mutual fund shares, which tend to trade very closely to the net asset value of the assets owned by the fund, closed-end funds can trade for a wide range of prices, including a ...

Many retired individuals designate income as their primary investment objective, while also seeking to preserve their principal. One way to pursue those objectives is through closed-end bond funds.

If you’re considering investing in a mutual fund or ETF, you might have heard the terms "open-end" and "closed-end" -- and immediately scratched your head in confusion. Indeed, these are two ...

Open-end funds allow investors to buy and sell shares at any time based on the current net asset value (NAV), while closed-end funds have a fixed number of shares and are traded on stock exchanges ...

Unlike open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds are not required to redeem their shares at the fund's Net Asset Value (or at any other price for that matter). ... as I explain in detail in my book.

Additionally, closed-end funds have the ability to leverage investments in ways that open-ended mutual funds can’t. I like to think of them as a hedge fund for the rest of us.

Open-end and closed-end funds are professionally managed portfolios that can provide diversification, but there are some key differences to consider before investing.