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Investing Principles Issue #4: The Double-Edged Sword

In 1979, our founder, Thomas J. Herzfeld, wrote the first of 7 textbooks on the subject of
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In 1979, our founder, Thomas J. Herzfeld, wrote the first of 7 textbooks on the subject of closed-end fund investing.  As a result, he has since then been widely regarded as “The Father of Closed End Fund Investing” and the asset management firm he launched, Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. (“Herzfeld Advisors”), remains a leading authority on CEFs to this day.  In honor of Mr. Herzfeld’s celebration of 50 years in the industry, we are launching a series of papers that look back at his original investment ideas and demonstrate how we continue to use those investment themes for the benefit of our clients to this day.  We hope you enjoy this series.  Of course, we are always happy to provide additional information on our services.

Contact us at info@herzfeld.com for more information.

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The Discount Perspective - June 2026
We’re pleased to share Herzfeld’s latest edition of The Discount Perspective, a new monthl
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We’re pleased to share Herzfeld’s latest edition of The Discount Perspective, a monthly update focused on discount and premium levels across the closed-end fund universe. Each edition highlights key trends we’re observing and provides context around how market dynamics are evolving.

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Investing Principles Issue #3: Knowing When to Exit
In 1979, our founder, Thomas J. Herzfeld, wrote the first of 7 textbooks on the subject of
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In 1979, our founder, Thomas J. Herzfeld, wrote the first of 7 textbooks on the subject of closed-end fund investing.  As a result, he has since then been widely regarded as “The Father of Closed End Fund Investing” and the asset management firm he launched, Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. (“Herzfeld Advisors”), remains a leading authority on CEFs to this day.  In honor of Mr. Herzfeld’s celebration of 50 years in the industry, we are launching a series of papers that look back at his original investment ideas and demonstrate how we continue to use those investment themes for the benefit of our clients to this day.  We hope you enjoy this series.  Of course, we are always happy to provide additional information on our services.

Contact us at info@herzfeld.com for more information.

Industry Insights
5 min read
The Discount Perspective - April 2026
We’re pleased to share Herzfeld’s latest edition of The Discount Perspective, a new monthl
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We’re pleased to share Herzfeld’s latest edition of The Discount Perspective, a monthly update focused on discount and premium levels across the closed-end fund universe. Each edition highlights key trends we’re observing and provides context around how market dynamics are evolving.

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WSJ: The Oil Crash is Hitting this Investment Hard
The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Toy interviews Portfolio Manager Erik Herzfeld on energ...
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The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Toy interviews Portfolio Manager Erik Herzfeld on energy closed-end funds, as Goldman, Kayne and Tortoise products slide.

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Bloomberg Prep: Credit's Mixed Signals
Portfolio Manager Alex Knapp, CFA, explores the mixed signals behind the credit market...
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Portfolio Manager Alex Knapp, CFA, explores the mixed signals behind the credit market. Published by Bloomberg Prep.

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Pensions & Investments: Herzfeld Top Performing Manager Q1/2019
Pensions & Investments ranks two Herzfeld strategies #1 on Top-Performing Managers list...
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Pensions & Investments ranks two Herzfeld strategies #1 on Top-Performing Managers list for one and five-year returns, Q1/2019.

See rankings and interview with Portfolio Manager Ryan Paylor here.

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Pensions & Investments: Herzfeld Top Performing Manager Q3/2018
Pensions & Investments' Trilbe Wynne interviews the firm for the fifth consecutive quar...
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Pensions & Investments' Trilbe Wynne interviews the firm for the fifth consecutive quarter, after making P&I's Top Performing Manager list again for Q3/2018.  Herzfeld's Fixed Income strategy ranks #1 for 5-year returns in High Yield bond category on Morningstar. Contact us for full report and rankings.

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ThinkAdvisor Interviews Erik Herzfeld on CEF Opportunities
ThinkAdvisor's Jane Wollman Rusoff interviews President/Portfolio Manager Erik Herzfeld...
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ThinkAdvisor's Jane Wollman Rusoff interviews President/Portfolio Manager Erik Herzfeld on current opportunities in the municipals CEF space.

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Bloomberg Interviews Portfolio Manager Ryan Paylor on Ackman's CEF
Bloomberg's Miles Weiss interviews Portfolio Manager Ryan Paylor on Bill Ackman's Persh...
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Bloomberg's Miles Weiss interviews Portfolio Manager Ryan Paylor on Bill Ackman's Pershing Square, in "Ackman to Put Gains From Luxury Apartments Into Pershing Buyback"

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