RQI - Powerful Macroeconomic Themes Driving Opportunities in Real Estate

Hear Aberdeen’s perspective on building durable income through active allocation, global diversification, and disciplined risk management. In this CEF Insights discussion, Mike Taggart of Aberdeen Investments speaks with Jonathan Mondillo, Aberdeen’s Global Head of Fixed Income and lead portfolio manager of the Aberdeen Multi-Market Income Fund (MMT), about the fund’s transition under Aberdeen’s management and its role as a flexible, global fixed income strategy. Aberdeen Investments is a global specialist asset manager with a range of closed-end funds, including the Aberdeen Multi-Market Income Fund (MMT).

Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund offers a timely opportunity to pursue monthly, tax-exempt income in today's attractive municipal bond market. In this CEF Insights episode, Aberdeen's Mike Taggart and Miguel Laranjeiro discuss how active management, high-yield muni exposure, and thoughtful leverage may support sustainable income. With MFM's distribution recently increased 25%, investors can learn why the fund may be well positioned for income-focused portfolios. Aberdeen Investments is a global specialist asset manager with a range of closed-end funds, including the Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund (MFM).

Mat Kirschner, lead portfolio manager for the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI), an actively managed real estate closed-end fund, shares views on the entry point for commercial real estate investors. He also highlights three potential opportunities, backed by powerful macroeconomic themes and limited supply dynamics.

Tune in as Tony Huang of Advent Capital Management discusses the Advent Convertible and Income Fund (AVK), current opportunities in convertibles and high yield, and how the fund's income-focused strategy may help investors navigate today's market environment. Advent Capital Management is the Investment Adviser of the Advent Convertible and Income Fund (AVK). The Servicing Agent for the Fund is Guggenheim Funds Distributors.

Discover why energy midstream may be one of today’s most compelling investment opportunities. In this episode of CEF Insights, ClearBridge’s Peter Vanderlee breaks down how stable, fee‑based cash flows, long‑lived infrastructure, and growing LNG demand are driving income and resilience in the midstream sector. Tune in to learn how EMO is positioned to deliver attractive income, diversification, and long‑term growth in an evolving market. A Franklin Templeton company, ClearBridge Investments is sub-advisor for the ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO).

German equities have provided investors with strong recent performance. In this episode of CEF Insights, Hansjoerg Pack of DWS discusses the New Germany Fund (GF), explores shifting global market dynamics, and explains why fiscal policy, valuations, and earnings growth could favor German small- and mid-cap stocks in the years ahead. The Germany Fund, New Germany Fund and Central Europe & Russia Fund are managed by the Deutsche Bank Group, one of the world's largest financial institutions. Please visit CEFA.com for additional disclosures.

Markets are volatile and investors are rethinking diversification. Axel Merk breaks down what’s driving today’s supply‑shock environment, why gold and miners still offer value, and how active management in junior mining can impact long‑term returns. Merk Investments focuses on gold, precious metals, and minerals, and is the Advisor to ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA), a closed-end precious metals fund.

Public real estate now trades at compelling valuations, offering potential for improved returns as fundamentals strengthen. Mat Kirschner, Lead Portfolio Manager for the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI), shares views on the real estate market, potential opportunities, and market outlook for 2026. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, focused on delivering attractive returns, income and diversification. Learn more about the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) here.

Catch up on global infrastructure with views on income strategies and the market outlook from industry experts.

Catch up on fixed income with views on income strategies and the market outlook from industry experts.