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AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Inc
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Alliancebernstein National Muni Inc Fd is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income tax by investing substantially all of its net assets in municipal securities.
Market Cap: 379 Million
Primary Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Website: http://www.abfunds.com
Shares Outstanding: 28.7 Million
Float: 28.7 Million
Dividend: 0.609624 (4.63%)
Beta: -0.025542
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Short Interest (Jan 15, 2013): 199 Thousand
Bond Type: MUNI
Ethical Flags
Longest drawdown: 1469 trading days
From: 2013-01-18 To: 2019-02-20
Lowest Point:
Muni Fortnightly - February 11, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - February 11, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - February 11, 2019
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The SALT (State And Local Taxes) Conundrum
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-12 16:01:08:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA, Gabriel Hament and Patricia Healy, CFA There have been headlines recently describing the drop in state tax revenues versus forecasts for some of the higher-tax states such as California, New York, and New Jersey. Part of the falloff is due to an exodus of higher-i… read more...
The SALT (State And Local Taxes) Conundrum
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-12 16:01:08:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA, Gabriel Hament and Patricia Healy, CFA There have been headlines recently describing the drop in state tax revenues versus forecasts for some of the higher-tax states such as California, New York, and New Jersey. Part of the falloff is due to an exodus of higher-i… read more...
The SALT (State And Local Taxes) Conundrum
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-12 16:01:08:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA, Gabriel Hament and Patricia Healy, CFA There have been headlines recently describing the drop in state tax revenues versus forecasts for some of the higher-tax states such as California, New York, and New Jersey. Part of the falloff is due to an exodus of higher-i… read more...
Municipal Bonds: 3 Strategies For 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-29 12:47:49:000
Municipal bond investors like their muni portfolios to play the role of Old Faithful in their overall asset allocation, providing safety and income. But that doesn't mean that the investment environment is reliably the same. How can muni investors stay on track in 2019? They can adhere to thes… read more...
Municipal Bonds: 3 Strategies For 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-29 12:47:49:000
Municipal bond investors like their muni portfolios to play the role of Old Faithful in their overall asset allocation, providing safety and income. But that doesn't mean that the investment environment is reliably the same. How can muni investors stay on track in 2019? They can adhere to thes… read more...
Municipal Bonds: 3 Strategies For 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-29 12:47:49:000
Municipal bond investors like their muni portfolios to play the role of Old Faithful in their overall asset allocation, providing safety and income. But that doesn't mean that the investment environment is reliably the same. How can muni investors stay on track in 2019? They can adhere to thes… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - January 28, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - January 28, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - January 28, 2019
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AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-28 16:26:09:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Feb. 15; for shareholders of record Feb. 08; ex-div Feb. 07. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2019-01-28 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300785374.html … read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2019-01-28 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of December 31, 2018 . * The total percentage of leverage constitutes 4.13% through the use of tender option … read more...
Muni Fortnightly - January 14, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - January 14, 2019
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Muni Fortnightly - January 14, 2019
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Are High-Yield Municipal Bonds 'High Yield' Or 'Junk'?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-16 04:28:05:000
By Cooper J. Howard There's an old joke in the bond market: "What's the difference between a high-yield bond and a junk bond?" "It's high yield when you buy it, but junk when you sell it!" Since high-yield munis - those that are rated below Baa3/BBB-, or not rated at all - were one of the … read more...
Are High-Yield Municipal Bonds 'High Yield' Or 'Junk'?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-16 04:28:05:000
By Cooper J. Howard There's an old joke in the bond market: "What's the difference between a high-yield bond and a junk bond?" "It's high yield when you buy it, but junk when you sell it!" Since high-yield munis - those that are rated below Baa3/BBB-, or not rated at all - were one of the … read more...
Are High-Yield Municipal Bonds 'High Yield' Or 'Junk'?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-16 04:28:05:000
By Cooper J. Howard There's an old joke in the bond market: "What's the difference between a high-yield bond and a junk bond?" "It's high yield when you buy it, but junk when you sell it!" Since high-yield munis - those that are rated below Baa3/BBB-, or not rated at all - were one of the … read more...
Q4 2018 Credit Commentary And A Look Ahead To 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-09 04:14:37:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA Has The Municipal Credit Cycle Plateaued? Many positive indicators suggest that the municipal credit cycle has yet to plateau. Upgrades continue to outpace downgrades; the US economy is still growing; federal tax reform boosted revenues in fiscal 2018; and rainy … read more...
Q4 2018 Credit Commentary And A Look Ahead To 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-09 04:14:37:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA Has The Municipal Credit Cycle Plateaued? Many positive indicators suggest that the municipal credit cycle has yet to plateau. Upgrades continue to outpace downgrades; the US economy is still growing; federal tax reform boosted revenues in fiscal 2018; and rainy … read more...
Q4 2018 Credit Commentary And A Look Ahead To 2019
via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-01-09 04:14:37:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA Has The Municipal Credit Cycle Plateaued? Many positive indicators suggest that the municipal credit cycle has yet to plateau. Upgrades continue to outpace downgrades; the US economy is still growing; federal tax reform boosted revenues in fiscal 2018; and rainy … read more...
Q4 2018 Review: Munis Turn It Around
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-30 05:22:16:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA Muni yields rose in the first six weeks of this quarter - mostly in sympathy with US Treasuries (UST). We saw the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bonds rise 20 and 25 basis points respectively. Since early November, AAA muni yields ((AAA)) have dropped across the boar… read more...
Q4 2018 Review: Munis Turn It Around
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-30 05:22:16:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA Muni yields rose in the first six weeks of this quarter - mostly in sympathy with US Treasuries (UST). We saw the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bonds rise 20 and 25 basis points respectively. Since early November, AAA muni yields ((AAA)) have dropped across the boar… read more...
Q4 2018 Review: Munis Turn It Around
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-30 05:22:16:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA Muni yields rose in the first six weeks of this quarter - mostly in sympathy with US Treasuries (UST). We saw the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bonds rise 20 and 25 basis points respectively. Since early November, AAA muni yields ((AAA)) have dropped across the boar… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-28 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on … read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-28 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - Another Positive Week For The Sector
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-26 22:49:54:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Muni Fortnightly - December 18, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - December 18, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - December 18, 2018
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AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-21 13:45:26:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Jan. 18; for shareholders of record Jan. 04; ex-div Jan. 03. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-21 13:45:26:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Jan. 18; for shareholders of record Jan. 04; ex-div Jan. 03. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-21 13:36:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300770276.html SOURC… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-21 13:36:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300770276.html SOURC… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-20 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. [NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of November 30, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-nationa… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results Of Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares And Offering Of Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-19 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today the final results for the Fund's tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equal to 98… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration Of Tender Offer And Preliminary Results
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-14 16:15:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced the expiration and preliminary results for its tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equ… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration Of Tender Offer And Preliminary Results
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-14 16:15:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced the expiration and preliminary results for its tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equ… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration Of Tender Offer And Preliminary Results
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-14 16:15:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced the expiration and preliminary results for its tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equ… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration Of Tender Offer And Preliminary Results
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-14 16:15:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced the expiration and preliminary results for its tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equ… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration Of Tender Offer And Preliminary Results
via: PR Newswire at 2018-12-14 16:15:00:000
NEW YORK , Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced the expiration and preliminary results for its tender offer of up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS"), at a price equ… read more...
2019 Market Outlook: Fixed Income
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-10 13:39:42:000
By Kathy A. Jones Peak expectations The worst may be over for the bond bear market. After more than two years of steadily rising bond yields (and falling bond prices, which move inversely to yields), our research suggests that 10-year Treasury bond yields may have peaked for this tighten… read more...
2019 Market Outlook: Fixed Income
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-10 13:39:42:000
By Kathy A. Jones Peak expectations The worst may be over for the bond bear market. After more than two years of steadily rising bond yields (and falling bond prices, which move inversely to yields), our research suggests that 10-year Treasury bond yields may have peaked for this tighten… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - December 3, 2018
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Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - The Sector Seems Inspired To Recover Itself
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-06 09:12:41:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - The Sector Seems Inspired To Recover Itself
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-06 09:12:41:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - The Sector Seems Inspired To Recover Itself
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-06 09:12:41:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
The Case For Municipal Bonds In A Rising-Rate Environment
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-04 17:30:54:000
By Sheila Amoroso, Senior Vice President, Director, Municipal Bond Department, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group Municipal bond yields moved higher in 2018 and seem likely to continue moving up in 2019 if market expectations for further interest-rate increases play out. Sheila Amoros… read more...
The Case For Municipal Bonds In A Rising-Rate Environment
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-04 17:30:54:000
By Sheila Amoroso, Senior Vice President, Director, Municipal Bond Department, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group Municipal bond yields moved higher in 2018 and seem likely to continue moving up in 2019 if market expectations for further interest-rate increases play out. Sheila Amoros… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-26 16:12:27:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Dec. 21; for shareholders of record Dec. 07; ex-div Dec. 06. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-26 16:12:27:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Dec. 21; for shareholders of record Dec. 07; ex-div Dec. 06. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-26 16:12:27:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Dec. 21; for shareholders of record Dec. 07; ex-div Dec. 06. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300755245.html S… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300755245.html S… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of October 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releas… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of October 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releas… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300755245.html S… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-26 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of October 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releas… read more...
2 Top ETFs To Invest In Muni Bonds
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-21 09:37:02:000
By Todd Shaver Invesco Municipal Trust invests in municipal bonds, which are attractive given that they are not taxed like traditional debt and therefore can offer affluent investors outsized real returns. The muni market has underperformed during 2018, primarily due to the recent tax ov… read more...
2 Top ETFs To Invest In Muni Bonds
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-21 09:37:02:000
By Todd Shaver Invesco Municipal Trust invests in municipal bonds, which are attractive given that they are not taxed like traditional debt and therefore can offer affluent investors outsized real returns. The muni market has underperformed during 2018, primarily due to the recent tax ov… read more...
2 Top ETFs To Invest In Muni Bonds
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-21 09:37:02:000
By Todd Shaver Invesco Municipal Trust invests in municipal bonds, which are attractive given that they are not taxed like traditional debt and therefore can offer affluent investors outsized real returns. The muni market has underperformed during 2018, primarily due to the recent tax ov… read more...
Is The Municipal Bond Market Sleepy?! Pension Doomsday?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-20 04:58:24:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA Today's municipal bond market is anything but "sleepy," as Spencer Jakab characterized it in his Wall Street Journal article, "Prophet of Muni Market Doom Wasn't Wrong, Just Early" (10/26/2018). The Prophet of Doom he referred to was Meredith Whitney, who shortly b… read more...
Municipal Bonds Show Some Insulation From Rising Rates
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-14 06:32:48:000
The investment grade segment of the tax-exempt US municipal bond market differentiates itself from other US fixed-rate bond markets by typically trading to a spread to a AAA municipal bond yield curve that is created by amalgamating market color from the primary and secondary markets' trading … read more...
Municipal Bonds Show Some Insulation From Rising Rates
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-14 06:32:48:000
The investment grade segment of the tax-exempt US municipal bond market differentiates itself from other US fixed-rate bond markets by typically trading to a spread to a AAA municipal bond yield curve that is created by amalgamating market color from the primary and secondary markets' trading … read more...
Municipal Bonds Show Some Insulation From Rising Rates
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-14 06:32:48:000
The investment grade segment of the tax-exempt US municipal bond market differentiates itself from other US fixed-rate bond markets by typically trading to a spread to a AAA municipal bond yield curve that is created by amalgamating market color from the primary and secondary markets' trading … read more...
Municipal Bonds Show Some Insulation From Rising Rates
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-14 06:32:48:000
The investment grade segment of the tax-exempt US municipal bond market differentiates itself from other US fixed-rate bond markets by typically trading to a spread to a AAA municipal bond yield curve that is created by amalgamating market color from the primary and secondary markets' trading … read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Updates Regarding Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-09 08:50:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" - NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today that it commenced a voluntary tender offer to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS") at a price per share… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Updates Regarding Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-09 08:50:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" - NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today that it commenced a voluntary tender offer to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS") at a price per share… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Updates Regarding Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-09 08:50:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" - NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today that it commenced a voluntary tender offer to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS") at a price per share… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Updates Regarding Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-09 08:50:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" - NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today that it commenced a voluntary tender offer to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS") at a price per share… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Updates Regarding Tender Offer For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-11-09 08:50:00:000
NEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" - NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") announced today that it commenced a voluntary tender offer to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares ("APS") at a price per share… read more...
Midterm Elections - The Quick Muni Note
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-08 05:12:21:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA Here's our first take after the midterm elections. The polls actually got it right, with the Democrats taking the House of Representatives and the Republicans enjoying a slight pickup in the Senate. Divided government, with different parties in control of the H… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - November 5, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-07 00:30:00:000
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Investing Ideas For An Aging Expansion: 3 Reasons To Look At Munis
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-01 05:45:15:000
The current U.S. economic expansion is now the second-longest in the postwar era, and while it may have more room to run, we believe a recession is likely over the three- to five-year horizon. As U.S. taxpayers think about positioning their portfolios, we see three key reasons why the tax-ex… read more...
Investing Ideas For An Aging Expansion: 3 Reasons To Look At Munis
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-01 05:45:15:000
The current U.S. economic expansion is now the second-longest in the postwar era, and while it may have more room to run, we believe a recession is likely over the three- to five-year horizon. As U.S. taxpayers think about positioning their portfolios, we see three key reasons why the tax-ex… read more...
Investing Ideas For An Aging Expansion: 3 Reasons To Look At Munis
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-01 05:45:15:000
The current U.S. economic expansion is now the second-longest in the postwar era, and while it may have more room to run, we believe a recession is likely over the three- to five-year horizon. As U.S. taxpayers think about positioning their portfolios, we see three key reasons why the tax-ex… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - October 22, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-24 05:53:00:000
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Muni Fortnightly - October 22, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-24 05:53:00:000
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Muni Fortnightly - October 22, 2018
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AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-22 16:11:18:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Nov. 16; for shareholders of record Nov. 02; ex-div Nov. 01. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-22 16:11:18:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Nov. 16; for shareholders of record Nov. 02; ex-div Nov. 01. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of September 30, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-n… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of September 30, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-n… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-11 17:25:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund") each announced that its stockholders approved new investment advisory agreements with AllianceBe… read more...
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-11 17:25:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund") each announced that its stockholders approved new investment advisory agreements with AllianceBe… read more...
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-11 17:25:00:000
NEW YORK , Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund") each announced that its stockholders approved new investment advisory agreements with AllianceBe… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - October 8, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - October 8, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - October 8, 2018
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Why Municipal Closed-End Funds, And Why Now?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-05 07:40:42:000
There's more than one way to invest in municipal bonds. Closed-end municipal funds seek to provide higher levels of income, and short-term volatility can present attractive entry points for long-term investors. Municipal bonds offer multiple benefits to income-seeking investors-high qualit… read more...
Why Municipal Closed-End Funds, And Why Now?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-05 07:40:42:000
There's more than one way to invest in municipal bonds. Closed-end municipal funds seek to provide higher levels of income, and short-term volatility can present attractive entry points for long-term investors. Municipal bonds offer multiple benefits to income-seeking investors-high qualit… read more...
Why Municipal Closed-End Funds, And Why Now?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-05 07:40:42:000
There's more than one way to invest in municipal bonds. Closed-end municipal funds seek to provide higher levels of income, and short-term volatility can present attractive entry points for long-term investors. Municipal bonds offer multiple benefits to income-seeking investors-high qualit… read more...
Why Municipal Closed-End Funds, And Why Now?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-05 07:40:42:000
There's more than one way to invest in municipal bonds. Closed-end municipal funds seek to provide higher levels of income, and short-term volatility can present attractive entry points for long-term investors. Municipal bonds offer multiple benefits to income-seeking investors-high qualit… read more...
Why Municipal Closed-End Funds, And Why Now?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-05 07:40:42:000
There's more than one way to invest in municipal bonds. Closed-end municipal funds seek to provide higher levels of income, and short-term volatility can present attractive entry points for long-term investors. Municipal bonds offer multiple benefits to income-seeking investors-high qualit… read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - The Prices In The Sector Bounced From Their Bottoms
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-03 08:06:09:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs - The Prices In The Sector Bounced From Their Bottoms
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-03 08:06:09:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
The Tale Of 2 Ratios: Shorter And Longer
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 14:53:53:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA In a year when we have seen commentators talking about the relative flatness of yield curves, we have a conundrum when we look at the US Treasury yield curve and the US muni yield curve (shown here as the Bloomberg AA general obligation yield curve). Curve 1 belo… read more...
The Tale Of 2 Ratios: Shorter And Longer
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 14:53:53:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA In a year when we have seen commentators talking about the relative flatness of yield curves, we have a conundrum when we look at the US Treasury yield curve and the US muni yield curve (shown here as the Bloomberg AA general obligation yield curve). Curve 1 belo… read more...
The Tale Of 2 Ratios: Shorter And Longer
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 14:53:53:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA In a year when we have seen commentators talking about the relative flatness of yield curves, we have a conundrum when we look at the US Treasury yield curve and the US muni yield curve (shown here as the Bloomberg AA general obligation yield curve). Curve 1 belo… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - September 24, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - September 24, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - September 24, 2018
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Muni Bonds Report Reinforces Stability
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 06:40:08:000
Moody's Investors Service's recently released annual municipal bond market snapshot, US Municipal Bond Defaults and Recoveries, 1970-2017, with updates through 2017, reaffirms two hallmark benefits that muni bonds continue to offer. First, muni bonds continued to be highly rated in 2017, wit… read more...
Muni Bonds Report Reinforces Stability
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 06:40:08:000
Moody's Investors Service's recently released annual municipal bond market snapshot, US Municipal Bond Defaults and Recoveries, 1970-2017, with updates through 2017, reaffirms two hallmark benefits that muni bonds continue to offer. First, muni bonds continued to be highly rated in 2017, wit… read more...
Muni Bonds Report Reinforces Stability
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-27 06:40:08:000
Moody's Investors Service's recently released annual municipal bond market snapshot, US Municipal Bond Defaults and Recoveries, 1970-2017, with updates through 2017, reaffirms two hallmark benefits that muni bonds continue to offer. First, muni bonds continued to be highly rated in 2017, wit… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-24 16:08:54:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Oct. 19; for shareholders of record Oct. 05; ex-div Oct. 04. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-24 16:08:54:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Oct. 19; for shareholders of record Oct. 05; ex-div Oct. 04. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-09-24 16:08:54:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Oct. 19; for shareholders of record Oct. 05; ex-div Oct. 04. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-anno… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-anno… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceberns… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-anno… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceberns… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-09-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceberns… read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs: Slow But Steady Trend In The Sector
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-29 01:19:27:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs: Slow But Steady Trend In The Sector
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-29 01:19:27:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs: Slow But Steady Trend In The Sector
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-29 01:19:27:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Limited Supply Has Supported Municipal Bonds In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-26 06:16:46:000
By Stephanie Larosiliere, Senior Client Portfolio Manager on Aug 24, 2018, in Fixed Income Tax reform created a rush of issuance last year Recently, municipal bonds have performed well despite increased market volatility and a rising interest rate environment that saw the 10-year U… read more...
Limited Supply Has Supported Municipal Bonds In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-26 06:16:46:000
By Stephanie Larosiliere, Senior Client Portfolio Manager on Aug 24, 2018, in Fixed Income Tax reform created a rush of issuance last year Recently, municipal bonds have performed well despite increased market volatility and a rising interest rate environment that saw the 10-year U… read more...
Limited Supply Has Supported Municipal Bonds In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-26 06:16:46:000
By Stephanie Larosiliere, Senior Client Portfolio Manager on Aug 24, 2018, in Fixed Income Tax reform created a rush of issuance last year Recently, municipal bonds have performed well despite increased market volatility and a rising interest rate environment that saw the 10-year U… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-24 16:10:25:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Sept. 21; for shareholders of record Sept. 07; ex-div Sept. 06. Pres… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-24 16:10:25:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Sept. 21; for shareholders of record Sept. 07; ex-div Sept. 06. Pres… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-24 16:06:00:000
New York , Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.(NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of July 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceberns… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-24 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-24 16:06:00:000
New York , Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.(NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of July 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceberns… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - August 13, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - August 13, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - August 13, 2018
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High Yield Municipal Bonds: The Only Game In Town
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-10 07:34:27:000
The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, … read more...
High Yield Municipal Bonds: The Only Game In Town
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-10 07:34:27:000
The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, … read more...
High Yield Municipal Bonds: The Only Game In Town
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-10 07:34:27:000
The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, … read more...
High Yield Municipal Bonds: The Only Game In Town
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-10 07:34:27:000
The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, … read more...
High Yield Municipal Bonds: The Only Game In Town
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-10 07:34:27:000
The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, … read more...
Muni Fortnightly - July 30, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-05 02:20:26:000
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Muni Fortnightly - July 30, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - July 30, 2018
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Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc., AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 17:58:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc.(NYSE: AKP), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund"), each announced today that its … read more...
Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc., AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 17:58:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc.(NYSE: AKP), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund"), each announced today that its … read more...
Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc., AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Special Meeting of Stockholders
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 17:58:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc.(NYSE: AKP), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (each a "Fund"), each announced today that its … read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Intention To Conduct Tender Offers For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) and Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ACMIF" NYSE: AKP) (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") announced today that each Fund's Board of… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Intention To Conduct Tender Offers For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) and Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ACMIF" NYSE: AKP) (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") announced today that each Fund's Board of… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. And Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Announce Intention To Conduct Tender Offers For Auction Preferred Shares
via: PR Newswire at 2018-08-02 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ANMIF" NYSE: AFB) and Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. ("ACMIF" NYSE: AKP) (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") announced today that each Fund's Board of… read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-08-01 02:25:01:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
Taxable Fixed Income Q2 2018 Review And Outlook
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-31 07:00:39:000
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Tax Efficient Fixed Income Market Commentary - July 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-31 05:58:14:000
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Weekly Fund Wrap: Play Nice
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-31 01:20:07:000
President Trump reached an understanding with the European Commission this week, potentially averting an escalating trade war. The meeting in Washington, eased tensions caused by the US administration's threats to impose tariffs on car imports from Europe. Under the proposed agreement, the EU … read more...
'Income' Returns To The Fixed Income Market
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-29 09:45:23:000
By James L. Iselin, Head of Municipal Fixed Income "He plays every point like he is broke." - Jimmy Connors on Rafael Nadal When I hit midyear or year-end, my first instinct is to spend time taking a look back and then try to project forward. I also may make a pledge to join a gym an… read more...
'Income' Returns To The Fixed Income Market
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-29 09:45:23:000
By James L. Iselin, Head of Municipal Fixed Income "He plays every point like he is broke." - Jimmy Connors on Rafael Nadal When I hit midyear or year-end, my first instinct is to spend time taking a look back and then try to project forward. I also may make a pledge to join a gym an… read more...
Market Review And Outlook: Rate Stabilization, Supply Helped Munis
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-28 14:37:40:000
By Ted Vogel, Portfolio Specialist, Municipal Fixed Income "Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington Concerns over brisk economic growth, potential trade wars and increased inflation put upward pressure on bond yields during the second quarter. In ad… read more...
Trading Notes: Monitoring Upcoming Technical Tailwinds
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-28 05:36:10:000
By Randy L. Gross, Senior Portfolio Manager, Municipal Fixed Income "I'm glad it's finally hot enough to complain how hot it is." - Anonymous The months of July and August in the municipal bond market could be affectionately known as the "Summer of Investable Cash." These two months … read more...
Discussing Market Valuations And Macro Outlook
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-24 19:28:40:000
By Jeremy Schwartz, CFA, Director of Research Last week's "Behind the Markets" podcast featured a discussion with John Apruzzese, CIO of Evercore Wealth Management, and Julian Brigden of MI2 Partners. Apruzzese wrote an interesting paper on a global valuation model he uses that takes the… read more...
Discussing Market Valuations And Macro Outlook
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-24 19:28:40:000
By Jeremy Schwartz, CFA, Director of Research Last week's "Behind the Markets" podcast featured a discussion with John Apruzzese, CIO of Evercore Wealth Management, and Julian Brigden of MI2 Partners. Apruzzese wrote an interesting paper on a global valuation model he uses that takes the… read more...
Discussing Market Valuations And Macro Outlook
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-24 19:28:40:000
By Jeremy Schwartz, CFA, Director of Research Last week's "Behind the Markets" podcast featured a discussion with John Apruzzese, CIO of Evercore Wealth Management, and Julian Brigden of MI2 Partners. Apruzzese wrote an interesting paper on a global valuation model he uses that takes the… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 16:46:32:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Aug. 17; for shareholders of record Aug 03; ex-div Aug. 02. Press Re… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 16:46:32:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Aug. 17; for shareholders of record Aug 03; ex-div Aug. 02. Press Re… read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 16:46:32:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Aug. 17; for shareholders of record Aug 03; ex-div Aug. 02. Press Re… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of June 30,2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceb… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of June 30,2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceb… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-07-23 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of June 30,2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allianceb… read more...
Closed-End Funds: 7 Muni Bond Funds Trading At A Wide Discount
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 08:29:19:000
Closed-end fund investors are always looking to get a good deal on the funds they purchase; I have been covering a lot of lists lately and decided it was time for muni bond funds to get some love. They offer investors the chance to grab some tax-free distributions, often seen as higher quality… read more...
Closed-End Funds: 7 Muni Bond Funds Trading At A Wide Discount
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 08:29:19:000
Closed-end fund investors are always looking to get a good deal on the funds they purchase; I have been covering a lot of lists lately and decided it was time for muni bond funds to get some love. They offer investors the chance to grab some tax-free distributions, often seen as higher quality… read more...
Closed-End Funds: 7 Muni Bond Funds Trading At A Wide Discount
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-23 08:29:19:000
Closed-end fund investors are always looking to get a good deal on the funds they purchase; I have been covering a lot of lists lately and decided it was time for muni bond funds to get some love. They offer investors the chance to grab some tax-free distributions, often seen as higher quality… read more...
Insured Municipal Bonds May Offer Added Security For Investors
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-20 06:34:51:000
By Greg Rawls, Investment Research Analyst on Jul 18, 2018, in Fixed Income Puerto Rico's recent history of municipal bond defaults has highlighted the potential benefits of a niche part of the municipal (muni) bond market - insured municipal bonds. Insured munis accounted for 6%… read more...
Insured Municipal Bonds May Offer Added Security For Investors
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-20 06:34:51:000
By Greg Rawls, Investment Research Analyst on Jul 18, 2018, in Fixed Income Puerto Rico's recent history of municipal bond defaults has highlighted the potential benefits of a niche part of the municipal (muni) bond market - insured municipal bonds. Insured munis accounted for 6%… read more...
Insured Municipal Bonds May Offer Added Security For Investors
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-20 06:34:51:000
By Greg Rawls, Investment Research Analyst on Jul 18, 2018, in Fixed Income Puerto Rico's recent history of municipal bond defaults has highlighted the potential benefits of a niche part of the municipal (muni) bond market - insured municipal bonds. Insured munis accounted for 6%… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - July 16, 2018
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Bond Fund Prices Fall For The Second Straight Quarter
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-09 01:56:33:000
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Bond Fund Prices Fall For The Second Straight Quarter
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Bond Fund Prices Fall For The Second Straight Quarter
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Muni Fortnightly - July 2, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - July 2, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - July 2, 2018
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SCOTUS - 2 Major Rulings With Positive Implications For Municipal Bond Credit Quality
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-03 01:01:32:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on June 27th, ruled in a 5-4 vote that government workers who choose not to join unions may not be required to help pay for collective bargaining and other union endeavors. Bloomberg estimates that this ruling will aff… read more...
SCOTUS - 2 Major Rulings With Positive Implications For Municipal Bond Credit Quality
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-07-03 01:01:32:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on June 27th, ruled in a 5-4 vote that government workers who choose not to join unions may not be required to help pay for collective bargaining and other union endeavors. Bloomberg estimates that this ruling will aff… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-29 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on April 3… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-29 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on April 3… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-29 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on April 3… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-29 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), a registered closedend investment company, today announced earnings for the Fund's second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018 . Total net assets of the Fund* on April 3… read more...
How To Face The Next Bear Market With Confidence
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-29 13:50:29:000
We're about nine years into the economic recovery following the Great Recession. It's been an extraordinarily profitable period for the stock market- one of the best in U.S. history - and I hope you've participated. But every bull market ends with a bear market, and while no one knows for su… read more...
How To Face The Next Bear Market With Confidence
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-29 13:50:29:000
We're about nine years into the economic recovery following the Great Recession. It's been an extraordinarily profitable period for the stock market- one of the best in U.S. history - and I hope you've participated. But every bull market ends with a bear market, and while no one knows for su… read more...
How To Face The Next Bear Market With Confidence
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-29 13:50:29:000
We're about nine years into the economic recovery following the Great Recession. It's been an extraordinarily profitable period for the stock market- one of the best in U.S. history - and I hope you've participated. But every bull market ends with a bear market, and while no one knows for su… read more...
How To Face The Next Bear Market With Confidence
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-29 13:50:29:000
We're about nine years into the economic recovery following the Great Recession. It's been an extraordinarily profitable period for the stock market- one of the best in U.S. history - and I hope you've participated. But every bull market ends with a bear market, and while no one knows for su… read more...
Tax-Free Munis Continue To Perform
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-28 06:25:24:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director of Fixed Income The tax-free bond market has continued to benefit from the drop in supply so far in 2018. To recap, the end of 2017 saw a bulge in supply as issuers tried to beat the tax cut bill that Congress was st… read more...
Weekly Review: Municipal Bond CEFs
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-27 05:24:27:000
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our … read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:37:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:37:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:37:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:37:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:37:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2018 . View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-06-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-d… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - June 18, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-20 05:46:36:000
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Rising healthcare costs will pressure US states, local governments: Fitch
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-13 13:16:04:000
Increasing healthcare costs and retirement rates will exert pressure on U.S. state and local government budgets, Fitch Ratings says . More news on: iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF, Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Income Fund, Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund, News… read more...
Rising healthcare costs will pressure US states, local governments: Fitch
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-13 13:16:04:000
Increasing healthcare costs and retirement rates will exert pressure on U.S. state and local government budgets, Fitch Ratings says . More news on: iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF, Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Income Fund, Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund, News… read more...
Rising healthcare costs will pressure US states, local governments: Fitch
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-13 13:16:04:000
Increasing healthcare costs and retirement rates will exert pressure on U.S. state and local government budgets, Fitch Ratings says . More news on: iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF, Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Income Fund, Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund, News… read more...
Is The Muni Bond Market Positioned For Its Moment In The Sun?
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-12 03:14:22:000
By Catherine Stienstra As we kick off the historically positive summer months for the muni market, investors could see higher returns - but may have a hard time finding bonds. The passage of Memorial Day has officially ushered in summer: the season of backyard barbecues, pool parties… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - June 4, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-06-10 08:42:44:000
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Weekly CEF Roundup: CEFs Rebound While Distribution Cuts Opening Opportunities
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-11 08:37:00:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: CEFs Rebound While Distribution Cuts Opening Opportunities
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-11 08:37:00:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: CEFs Rebound While Distribution Cuts Opening Opportunities
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-11 08:37:00:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Munis Remain Attractive Despite Tax Changes
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-08 07:11:59:000
Despite passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of last year, municipal bonds can still be an attractive investment and reliable source of tax-free income. Over the last seven years or so, we have seen significant increases in the holdings of municipal bonds by both banks and insuran… read more...
Munis Remain Attractive Despite Tax Changes
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-08 07:11:59:000
Despite passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of last year, municipal bonds can still be an attractive investment and reliable source of tax-free income. Over the last seven years or so, we have seen significant increases in the holdings of municipal bonds by both banks and insuran… read more...
Munis Remain Attractive Despite Tax Changes
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-08 07:11:59:000
Despite passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of last year, municipal bonds can still be an attractive investment and reliable source of tax-free income. Over the last seven years or so, we have seen significant increases in the holdings of municipal bonds by both banks and insuran… read more...
Munis Remain Attractive Despite Tax Changes
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-08 07:11:59:000
Despite passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of last year, municipal bonds can still be an attractive investment and reliable source of tax-free income. Over the last seven years or so, we have seen significant increases in the holdings of municipal bonds by both banks and insuran… read more...
Bond Market Hiccup
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-07 06:58:37:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA The bond markets have experienced a hiccup in the first part of this year, with the 10-year bond rising 45 basis points in yield, to 2.85% from 2.40%, and the 30-year bond rising 37 basis points in yield, to 3.11% from 2.74%. Our feeling is that these yields are ri… read more...
Bond Market Hiccup
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-07 06:58:37:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA The bond markets have experienced a hiccup in the first part of this year, with the 10-year bond rising 45 basis points in yield, to 2.85% from 2.40%, and the 30-year bond rising 37 basis points in yield, to 3.11% from 2.74%. Our feeling is that these yields are ri… read more...
Bond Market Hiccup
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-07 06:58:37:000
By John R. Mousseau, CFA The bond markets have experienced a hiccup in the first part of this year, with the 10-year bond rising 45 basis points in yield, to 2.85% from 2.40%, and the 30-year bond rising 37 basis points in yield, to 3.11% from 2.74%. Our feeling is that these yields are ri… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - February 5, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-07 03:48:25:000
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Muni Fortnightly - February 5, 2018
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Muni Fortnightly - February 5, 2018
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Weekly CEF Roundup: New Feature Introduced, MXE Tender Offer
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-04 07:15:37:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: New Feature Introduced, MXE Tender Offer
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-04 07:15:37:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Seaworthy Through The Storm: Municipal Basis Points - Q1 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-02 01:50:08:000
By James L. Iselin The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. - Will Rogers Municipal bond returns were positive across the yield curve in 2017, with particularly strong results on the long end of the market. As you may recall, one year ago the bond mark… read more...
Seaworthy Through The Storm: Municipal Basis Points - Q1 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-02 01:50:08:000
By James L. Iselin The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. - Will Rogers Municipal bond returns were positive across the yield curve in 2017, with particularly strong results on the long end of the market. As you may recall, one year ago the bond mark… read more...
Seaworthy Through The Storm: Municipal Basis Points - Q1 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-02 01:50:08:000
By James L. Iselin The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. - Will Rogers Municipal bond returns were positive across the yield curve in 2017, with particularly strong results on the long end of the market. As you may recall, one year ago the bond mark… read more...
Seaworthy Through The Storm: Municipal Basis Points - Q1 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-02 01:50:08:000
By James L. Iselin The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. - Will Rogers Municipal bond returns were positive across the yield curve in 2017, with particularly strong results on the long end of the market. As you may recall, one year ago the bond mark… read more...
January: Closed-End Funds Underperform A Strong Market
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-01 12:38:06:000
The year has started extremely strong for stocks, so that even after the correction at the end of January, the S&P 500 ended up 5.7% YTD by the start of February. Index funds for junk bonds ( JNK ) and municipal bonds ( MUB ) did not fare as well, being flat and down 1.2% respectively: W… read more...
January: Closed-End Funds Underperform A Strong Market
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-01 12:38:06:000
The year has started extremely strong for stocks, so that even after the correction at the end of January, the S&P 500 ended up 5.7% YTD by the start of February. Index funds for junk bonds ( JNK ) and municipal bonds ( MUB ) did not fare as well, being flat and down 1.2% respectively: W… read more...
January: Closed-End Funds Underperform A Strong Market
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-02-01 12:38:06:000
The year has started extremely strong for stocks, so that even after the correction at the end of January, the S&P 500 ended up 5.7% YTD by the start of February. Index funds for junk bonds ( JNK ) and municipal bonds ( MUB ) did not fare as well, being flat and down 1.2% respectively: W… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: Still Cautiously Bullish On MLPs In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-28 03:00:07:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: Still Cautiously Bullish On MLPs In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-28 03:00:07:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: Still Cautiously Bullish On MLPs In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-28 03:00:07:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: Still Cautiously Bullish On MLPs In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-28 03:00:07:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - January 22, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-25 09:51:02:000
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Tax-Exempt Fixed Income: Key Insights For 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-25 04:44:31:000
By James Dearborn, Head of Municipal Bond Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager Even at lower tax rates, we believe municipal bonds will continue to play a valuable role in a diversified portfolio. Most investors know that they'll be affected by tax reform. And recently, I've … read more...
AllianceBernstein announce monthly distribution
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-22 16:12:53:000
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF ) - $0.0699. AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB ) - $0.04581. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AKP ) - $0.04208. Payable Feb. 16; for shareholders of record Feb. 02; ex-div Feb. 01. Press R… read more...
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
via: PR Newswire at 2018-01-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.[NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of December 31,2017 . * The total percentage of leverage constitutes 4.01% through the use of tender option… read more...
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Rates
via: PR Newswire at 2018-01-22 16:06:00:000
NEW YORK , Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today: View original content: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alliancebernstein-closed-end-funds-announce-distribution-rates-300586083… read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: CEFs Start 2018 On High Note
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-20 16:13:08:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
5 Ways To Keep Your Muni Portfolio On Track In 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-17 02:35:25:000
By Daryl Clements They are the primary objectives of municipal bond investing: Safety; Income; After-tax return. But the market doesn't always provide the ideal environment, and the coming year looks to be no exception. How can muni investors avoid getting knocked off course in 2018? They … read more...
Weekly CEF Roundup: Alpine Sells CEF Management Contract To Aberdeen
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-16 07:05:05:000
The Weekly CEF Roundup will be put out at the start of each week to summarize recent price movements in closed-end fund [CEF] sectors in the last week, as well as to highlight recently concluded or upcoming corporate actions on CEFs, such as tender offers. Most of the information has been so… read more...
Muni Fortnightly - January 8, 2018
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-14 05:28:20:000
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Q4 2017 Credit Commentary - Taxes, Pensions, Ratings
via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-01-05 02:34:18:000
By Patricia Healy, CFA The fourth quarter was dominated by tax reform and its effects on the supply and pricing of municipal bonds. The prospect that one of President Trump's major initiatives would finally be passed by year-end buoyed the stock market . For a recap of the tax law changes… read more...
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Record Date | Declared Date | Amount | Flag | Dividend Type | Qualified | Indicated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-16 | 2018-02-02 | 2018-01-23 | 0.04581 | Dividend income | |||
| 2017-12-07 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-08 | 2017-11-27 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-17 | 2017-11-03 | 2017-10-23 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-20 | 2017-10-06 | 2017-09-25 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-08-25 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-08-02 | 2017-08-18 | 2017-08-04 | 2017-07-24 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-21 | 2017-07-07 | 2017-06-23 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-06-07 | 2017-06-16 | 2017-06-09 | 2017-05-26 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-05-03 | 2017-05-19 | 2017-05-05 | 2017-04-24 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-04-05 | 2017-04-21 | 2017-04-07 | 2017-03-27 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-03-01 | 2017-03-17 | 2017-03-03 | 2017-02-17 | 0.05205 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-17 | 2017-02-03 | 2017-01-23 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2017-01-04 | 2017-01-20 | 2017-01-06 | 2016-12-22 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-12-07 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-09 | 2016-11-28 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-18 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-10-24 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-10-05 | 2016-10-21 | 2016-10-07 | 2016-09-26 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-09-07 | 2016-09-16 | 2016-09-09 | 2016-08-26 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-08-03 | 2016-08-19 | 2016-08-05 | 2016-07-25 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-07-06 | 2016-07-15 | 2016-07-08 | 2016-06-24 | 0.0552 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-06-01 | 2016-06-17 | 2016-06-03 | 2016-05-20 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-20 | 2016-05-06 | 2016-04-25 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-04-06 | 2016-04-15 | 2016-04-08 | 2016-03-28 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-03-02 | 2016-03-18 | 2016-03-04 | 2016-02-22 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-02-03 | 2016-02-19 | 2016-02-05 | 2016-01-25 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-22 | 2016-01-08 | 2015-12-24 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-04 | 2015-11-23 | 0.06238 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-11-04 | 2015-11-20 | 2015-11-06 | 2015-10-26 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-10-07 | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-09 | 2015-09-28 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-09-02 | 2015-09-18 | 2015-09-04 | 2015-08-21 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-08-05 | 2015-08-21 | 2015-08-07 | 2015-07-27 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-17 | 2015-07-10 | 2015-06-26 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-06-03 | 2015-06-19 | 2015-06-05 | 2015-05-22 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-05-06 | 2015-05-15 | 2015-05-08 | 2015-04-27 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-04-08 | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-10 | 2015-03-27 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-03-04 | 2015-03-20 | 2015-03-06 | 2015-02-23 | 0.0659 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-02-04 | 2015-02-20 | 2015-02-06 | 2015-01-26 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2015-01-07 | 2015-01-16 | 2015-01-09 | 2014-12-26 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-12-03 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-05 | 2014-11-24 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-21 | 2014-11-07 | 2014-10-27 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-10-01 | 2014-10-17 | 2014-10-03 | 2014-09-19 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-09-19 | 2014-09-05 | 2014-08-22 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-08-06 | 2014-08-15 | 2014-08-08 | 2014-07-28 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-07-09 | 2014-07-18 | 2014-07-11 | 2014-06-27 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-06-04 | 2014-06-20 | 2014-06-06 | 2014-05-23 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-05-07 | 2014-05-16 | 2014-05-09 | 2014-04-28 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-04-02 | 2014-04-25 | 2014-04-04 | 2014-03-24 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-03-05 | 2014-03-21 | 2014-03-07 | 2014-02-24 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-02-05 | 2014-02-21 | 2014-02-07 | 2014-01-27 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2014-01-08 | 2014-01-17 | 2014-01-10 | 2013-12-26 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-12-04 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-06 | 2013-11-25 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-11-06 | 2013-11-15 | 2013-11-08 | 2013-10-29 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-10-02 | 2013-10-18 | 2013-10-04 | 2013-09-24 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-09-04 | 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-06 | 2013-08-27 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-08-07 | 2013-08-16 | 2013-08-09 | 2013-07-30 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-07-03 | 2013-07-19 | 2013-07-08 | 2013-06-27 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-06-05 | 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-07 | 2013-05-28 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-05-01 | 2013-05-17 | 2013-05-03 | 2013-04-23 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-04-03 | 2013-04-19 | 2013-04-05 | 2013-03-25 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-03-06 | 2013-03-15 | 2013-03-08 | 2013-02-26 | 0.0729 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-02-06 | 2013-02-15 | 2013-02-08 | 2013-01-29 | 0.0775 | Interest income | |||
| 2013-01-02 | 2013-01-18 | 2013-01-04 | 2012-12-24 | 0.0775 | Interest income | |||
| 2018-01-04 | 2018-01-19 | 2018-01-05 | 2017-12-21 | 0.04581 | Interest income |
| Ex-Date | Declared Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Ratio | To Factor | For Factor |
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