abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) has changed from a term-structured fund to a perpetual closed-end fund, eliminating its guaranteed liquidity event. While ASGI currently trades near its net asset value (NAV), perpetual CEFs with illiquid assets often face significant NAV discounts, especially in markets wary of illiquidity. The fund offers a yield above 12%, but nearly half of its distributions are return of capital, which raises questions about the sustainability and risk profile of the income. The analyst expects ASGI to underperform going forward and suggests investors consider lower-risk alternatives like HFRO.PR.B for core fixed income exposure.
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Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
