CEF Weekly Review: Are We In Another CEF Deleveraging Wave?

  • We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF sector returns were mixed, with muni sectors underperforming and equity-linked sectors finishing in the green, opposite to the previous week. Despite recent volatility, CEF discounts have recovered somewhat and remain on the wider side of the recent range; the market has weathered the situation relatively well.