Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund·Financial Services

These worries around private credit are giving us CEF investors a nice “bonus”: They're throwing a very positive light on our favorite 8%+ income plays.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund offers diversified fixed-income exposure with a tilt toward investment-grade assets and a notable 11.7% distribution yield. NPCT trades at a wide 9.05% discount, but persistent low net investment income coverage and another distribution cut raise caution. As the fund cuts its distribution and borrowing costs ease, that can help improve distribution coverage, but it's a large gap to fill, meaning more cuts are likely.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund remains a sell due to persistent NAV erosion and unsustainable dividend coverage. NPCT's high leverage (36%) and exposure to lower-rated securities increase risk, especially in a high-rate environment. The fund's dividend yield of 11.6% is not supported by net investment income, relying on realized gains and return of capital.
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund operates as a closed-end management investment fund. Its objective is to seek total return through current income, capital appreciation, and fixed-income investments. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Financial Services
Asset Management
2021-04-28
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