The following is the top performer CEFs for week 42 of 2011. The top performing funds include Engex Inc (EGX), PIMCO Gl StksPLUS & Inc (PGP), Kayne Anderson Enrgy TR (KYE), etc.
This week only observed with single digit gain for most closed end funds. We have a diverse selection of classes for this week such as core fund, option strategy fund, high yield bond fund, emerging markets stock fund, energy sector equity fund, etc.
The 10 Top Performer Closed End Funds CEFs 2011 (Week 42) are:
1. Engex Inc (EGX)
This Engex fund seeks high total return by investing in various technology sectors and private equity from companies controlling emerging markets. The fund’s manager is J Morton Davis. It currently has a total net asset of $4.03 million. The expense ratio is 3.84%.
This CEF's YTD return is -45.21%. It has returned -31.96% over the past 1 year, -20.92% over the past 5 year, and -13.16% over the past decade. It also has 15 holdings in its fund.
As of July 2011, the fund top 3 sectors are General Equity (82.16%), US Unlisted (9.52%), and Net Current Assets (88.31%). The fund’s top 4 holdings include: Enzo Biochemical Inc, MiMedx Group Inc, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, and Silverstar Holdings, Ltd.
2. PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income (PGP)
This PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income fund’s objective is to provide total return comprised of current income and long term capital appreciation. This PIMCO fund invests majority of assets in equity index derivative instruments based on the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE Indices and through utilizing an options strategy. This PIMCO fund is provided by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management.
Best Income and Preferred Stock Closed End Funds 2012
This closed end fund is managed by Daniel J Ivascyn. Its effective leverage is 49.31%. The total expense ratio is 2.81%. The fund’s inception date was May 31, 2005. This fund also has a dividend yield of 11.45%. This yield is paid monthly. The fund has returned -5.22% over the past 1 year, and 12.94% since its inception.
As of August 2011, the fund’s top 5 sectors are Non-Captive Consumer Finance, Banks, Non-Captive Div. Finance, Insurance Life, and Independent E&P. The top 3 countries include USA, UK, and Netherlands.
3. Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return (KYE)
This Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return fund invests most of assets companies stocks which engaged in the energy industry. The dividend yield is 7.48% and is paid quarterly. The total net assets are $1.2 Billion. It also has an expense ratio of 3.79%. The fund has been managed by J.C. Frey and Kevin S McCarthy.
The fund’s last 3 year performance:
Disclosure: No Position
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This week only observed with single digit gain for most closed end funds. We have a diverse selection of classes for this week such as core fund, option strategy fund, high yield bond fund, emerging markets stock fund, energy sector equity fund, etc.
The 10 Top Performer Closed End Funds CEFs 2011 (Week 42) are:
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| Top Performer CEF |
- Engex Inc (EGX)
- PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income (PGP)
- Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return (KYE)
- New America High Income (HYB)
- Aberdeen Israel Fund (ISL)
- Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund (FMO)
- Helios High Income (HIH)
- Neuberger Real Estate Securities Income (NRO)
- Cohen & Steers Dividend Majors (DVM)
- John Hancock Tax-Advantage Dividend Income (HTD)
1. Engex Inc (EGX)
This Engex fund seeks high total return by investing in various technology sectors and private equity from companies controlling emerging markets. The fund’s manager is J Morton Davis. It currently has a total net asset of $4.03 million. The expense ratio is 3.84%.
This CEF's YTD return is -45.21%. It has returned -31.96% over the past 1 year, -20.92% over the past 5 year, and -13.16% over the past decade. It also has 15 holdings in its fund.
As of July 2011, the fund top 3 sectors are General Equity (82.16%), US Unlisted (9.52%), and Net Current Assets (88.31%). The fund’s top 4 holdings include: Enzo Biochemical Inc, MiMedx Group Inc, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, and Silverstar Holdings, Ltd.
2. PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income (PGP)
This PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income fund’s objective is to provide total return comprised of current income and long term capital appreciation. This PIMCO fund invests majority of assets in equity index derivative instruments based on the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE Indices and through utilizing an options strategy. This PIMCO fund is provided by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management.
Best Income and Preferred Stock Closed End Funds 2012
This closed end fund is managed by Daniel J Ivascyn. Its effective leverage is 49.31%. The total expense ratio is 2.81%. The fund’s inception date was May 31, 2005. This fund also has a dividend yield of 11.45%. This yield is paid monthly. The fund has returned -5.22% over the past 1 year, and 12.94% since its inception.
As of August 2011, the fund’s top 5 sectors are Non-Captive Consumer Finance, Banks, Non-Captive Div. Finance, Insurance Life, and Independent E&P. The top 3 countries include USA, UK, and Netherlands.
3. Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return (KYE)
This Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return fund invests most of assets companies stocks which engaged in the energy industry. The dividend yield is 7.48% and is paid quarterly. The total net assets are $1.2 Billion. It also has an expense ratio of 3.79%. The fund has been managed by J.C. Frey and Kevin S McCarthy.
The fund’s last 3 year performance:
- Year 2010: 36.30%
- Year 2009: 124.26%
- Year 2008: -53.77%
Disclosure: No Position
Previous Top Performer CEFs article:
Fund Performance
| No | Fund Description | Fund Class | 1 Week Return | Lipper Rank | Premium / Discount | Expense Ratio | Yield | Fund Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engex Inc (EGX) | Core Funds | 13.73% | 4 | -9.73% | 4.19% | 0.00% | American Investors Advisors Inc |
| 2 | PIMCO Gl StksPLUS & Inc (PGP) | Opt Arb/Opt Strat | 5.84% | 3 | 68.51% | 2.81% | 12.34% | Allianz Global Investors Fund Mgmt LLC |
| 3 | Kayne Anderson Enrgy TR (KYE) | Sector Equity | 5.76% | 5 | 5.59% | 4.30% | 7.94% | KA Fund Advisors LLC |
| 4 | New America High Income (HYB) | High Curr Yld Lvgd | 5.27% | 3 | -2.90% | 1.97% | 11.34% | T Rowe Price Associates Inc |
| 5 | Aberdeen Israel Fund (ISL) | Emerging Markets | 5.19% | 5 | -12.48% | 1.67% | 2.16% | Aberdeen Asset Management Inc |
| 6 | Fiduciary/Clay MLP Opp (FMO) | Sector Equity | 5.08% | 7 | 2.55% | 2.08% | 5.51% | Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors LLC |
| 7 | Helios High Income (HIH) | High Curr Yld Lvgd | 5.05% | 5 | -3.64% | 2.74% | 9.81% | Brookfield Investment Management Inc |
| 8 | Neuberger RE Sec Inc (NRO) | Real Estate | 5.01% | 9 | -10.02% | 2.09% | 6.82% | Neuberger Berman Management LLC |
| 9 | Cohen & Steers Dvd Mjrs (DVM) | Core Funds | 4.94% | 8 | -4.28% | 0.98% | 8.13% | Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc |
| 10 | J Hancock Tx-Adv Div Inc (HTD) | Value Funds | 4.92% | 17 | -7.56% | 1.86% | 7.13% | John Hancock Advisers LLC |
| 11 | Boulder Growth & Income (BIF) | Core Funds | 4.53% | 12 | -18.92% | 2.19% | 0.00% | Boulder Investment Advisors LLC |
| 12 | Helios Total Return (HTR) | US Mortgage | 4.41% | 9 | 7.23% | 1.54% | 9.21% | Brookfield Investment Management Inc |
| 13 | Brookfield Gl Lsd Infr (INF) | Sector Equity | 4.38% | 11 | -8.92% | - | 0.00% | Brookfield Investment Management Inc |
| 14 | Kayne Anderson MLP (KYN) | Sector Equity | 4.27% | 14 | 10.25% | 4.20% | 7.00% | KA Fund Advisors LLC |
| 15 | BlackRock Energy & Res (BGR) | Sector Equity | 4.22% | 16 | -4.10% | 1.11% | 7.16% | BlackRock Inc |
| 16 | Boulder Total Return (BTF) | Value Funds | 4.20% | 34 | -19.85% | 2.19% | 0.00% | Boulder Investment Advisors LLC |
| 17 | Cohen & Steers Qual Rlty (RQI) | Real Estate | 4.17% | 17 | -8.84% | 1.98% | 9.39% | Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc |
| 18 | ClearBridge Energy MLP (CEM) | Sector Equity | 4.00% | 20 | 3.11% | - | 7.22% | Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor LLC |
| 19 | J Hancock Bank & Thrift (BTO) | Sector Equity | 3.83% | 22 | -10.26% | 1.36% | 7.27% | John Hancock Advisers LLC |
| 20 | Nuveen Real Estate Inc (JRS) | Real Estate | 3.80% | 25 | 0.00% | 1.48% | 10.02% | Nuveen Fund Advisors Inc |
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