5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of January 2026

Nick AckermanInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryThe broader market indexes started off 2026 on a solid note, though they underperformed micro-, small-, and mid-cap stocks.The energy sector started off with a surge for the year, but the financial services and technology sectors were starting off 2026 on the soft side.Every month, I put some capital to work in my closed-end fund portfolio to help compound my cash flow.With the latest month, I've added five names, all of which I've already held previously.This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More » mustafaU/iStock via Getty Images To kick off the first month of the new year, we have micro- and small-cap stocks surging, followed by mid-caps also having a strong first month. The major indexes, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, weren't participating to the sameThis article was written byNick Ackerman15.98K FollowersFollowNick Ackerman is a former financial advisor using his experience to provide coverage on closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. Nick has previously held Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and has been investing personally for over 14 years.He contributes to the investing group CEF/ETF Income Laboratory along with leader Stanford Chemist, and Juan de la Hoz and Dividend Seeker. They help members benefit from income and arbitrage strategies in CEFs and ETFs by providing expert-level research. The service includes: managed portfolios targeting safe 8%+ yields, actionable income and arbitrage recommendations, in-depth analysis of CEFs and ETFs, and a friendly community of over a thousand members looking for the best income ideas. These are geared towards both active and passive investors. The vast majority of their holdings are also monthly-payers, which is great for faster compounding as well as smoothing income streams. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of RQI, RLTY, ETW, PTA, OXLC, EIC, XFLT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.