Home > Education > Advisor continuing education Know your alternativesTM Continuing education for financial professionals. At FS Investments, we are deeply committed to furthering education on alternative investments. Our firm is dedicated to empowering our partners with the latest on new solutions, potential opportunities and key market trends. We are proud to offer the following resources....

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...