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What is a closed-end fund?

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A closed-end fund (CEF) issues a fixed share count at IPO and trades on exchanges like a stock. Unlike open-end mutual funds, CEFs trade at premiums or discounts to NAV, often use 25–35% leverage, and pay 6–10% distributions.

Closed-end fund mechanics and discount-to-NAV behavior.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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