FTF News and Press, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust of Beneficial Interest From 10/19/21

FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0770 per share, payable on November 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on October 29, 2021 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 28, 2021). The Fund’s...

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF]: The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 15, 2021 and for the 2021 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2021: Cumu...

2 out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and 2 out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. MLPs lead while convertibles lag. Asia equity is the highest-yielding CEF sector. For further details see: Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: October 3, 2021

Three out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and six out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. GOF/GGM/GPM merger has been approved. RIV announces a new rights offering. For further details see: Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: Sept. 26, 2021

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