A persistent grind lower in yields across the income space has made some of the higher-yielding municipal CEFs fairly attractive. In this article, we take a look at the MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) and discuss some of the fund's features. Overall, we find the fund appealing due to its higher-yielding portfolio, robust leverage structure, attractive discount valuation, relatively low call exposure and rising distribution coverage. We maintain an allocation to the fund in our High Income Portfolio.
The Muni Sector Remains Attractive
The municipal CEF sector remains attractive for a number