Top 10 Dividend and Distribution-Paying CEFs
The best CEFs for 2025 providing strong dividends and distributions
Quick Definition: Closed-End Funds (CEFs) are investment funds with a fixed number of shares that trade on exchanges, paying dividends and distributions from a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets.
The top 10 dividend and distribution-paying Closed-End Funds (CEFs) for 2025 are selected for their high yields, sustainable payouts, and diversified portfolios. These CEFs offer income-focused investors attractive cash flows, often enhanced by leverage, and exposure to assets like bonds and equities, though they carry risks such as market volatility and higher fees.
| # | Ticker | Name | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHF | White Horse Finance | 22.06% |
| 2 | CION | CION Investment | 15.17% |
| 3 | DSU | BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund | 11.31% |
| 4 | AVK | Advent Convertible and Income Fund | 10.96% |
| 5 | HQH | Tekla Healthcare Investors | 10.95% |
| 6 | PDO | Pimco Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund | 10.86% |
| 7 | DSL | DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 10.83% |
| 8 | GUT | Gabelli Utility Trust | 9.89% |
| 9 | SPXX | Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | 7.77% |
| 10 | UTF | Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund | 7.54% |
Yields are subject to change and not guaranteed.