NMCO News and Press, Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund From 08/18/21

We think all muni managers should stand ready to provide specific examples of how they’ve improved client outcomes using built or bought technology. Finding bonds is only half the battle - they also have to be priced appropriately and fit each client’s specifications. ...

Rallying interest rates drove strong muni bond performance in July. Market dynamics remained seasonally favorable, with demand for munis broadly outpacing supply. A more defensive posture may be warranted ahead of elevated risks in the fall. For further details see: Muni...

The muni CEF space is largely buy-and-hold (or long-term rental agreements). But right now, there's a lot of dislocation in the sector. Some funds are extremely expensive while others are relatively cheap. Making swaps makes sense to rotate into the better opportunities and see more d...

During July, global consensus earnings estimates have re-accelerated to the upside, representing another bullish impulse in the tug of war between high valuations on the one hand and strong profits momentum on the other. Despite market worries of a loss of momentum in the near term, t...

We review CEF market valuation and performance over the past week and highlight recent events. CEF prices stalled in July on the back of lower risk sentiment driving discounts wider. We highlight the hybrid OCCI distribution, distribution rises in the Apollo credit funds, the rece...

We review CEF market valuation and performance over the past week and highlight recent events. We take a look at the pattern of the most recent drawdown in the CEF market. And discuss two CEF terminations, action in BlackRock coverage numbers, Eaton Vance tender offers and more. ...

Tax-exempt municipal bond funds (including both conventional funds and ETFs) have recorded 19 straight weeks of estimated net inflows. Money market funds attracted $23.6 billion over that Lipper fund-flows week, and the VIX ended at 28.43 (currently around 17.01)-safe to say uncertain...

During the first half of the year, municipal bonds (munis) shrugged off the rise in long-term U.S. interest rates and crushed their taxable counterparts. Looking at fundamental credit strength, state tax receipts are much better than were estimated a year ago. Municipal bonds are ...

The major equity indices had their worst week since early January - mostly on inflation concerns and a hawkish FOMC that signaled an increase in rates may come sooner than expected. On Friday, stocks took another leg lower after St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said that he expec...

We review CEF market valuation and performance over the past week and highlight recent events. The CEF market is expensive, however you cut it. We take a look at select distribution changes, some weird action at quarter-end and discuss our stance. For further details see: ...