What is a closed-end fund? Closed-end funds (CEFs) are investment companies that pool the assets of shareholders to invest in a wide range of securities. There are two varieties, publicly traded and unlisted, and both are regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  Publicly traded (traditional) closed-end funds issue a fixed number of shares...

Significant opportunity The U.S. commercial real estate market represents a large investment opportunity with $5.8 trillion outstanding across property types and geographies.¹ $5.8T U.S. commercial real estate debt market¹ An income-driven asset class Income has been the primary driver of returns for commercial real estate debt with modest credit losses—even during the depths of the...