Advent Convertible and Income Fund

Advent Convertible & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund. It focuses on convertible securities and non-convertible income securities. The company was founded on February 19, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Advent Convertible & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund, which focuses on convertible securities and non-convertible income securities. The company was founded on February 19, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Advent Convertible & Income Fund offers a high yield of 14.12% and invests heavily in convertible securities, providing potential for capital appreciation. The AVK closed-end fund's YTD performance has been disappointing compared to the S&P 500, but distributions have offset the share price decline. The AVK fund's leverage of 47.44% increases volatility and poses risks, and its distribution may not be sustainable, potentially leading to a cut.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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Advent Convertible & Income Fund has seen an increase in income generation but also elevated leverage, making it a riskier fund. The fund's distribution rate is high, hindering appreciation on the NAV level, which causes the leverage ratio to remain elevated, too. AVK's portfolio consists primarily of exposure to convertibles and high-yield securities, but it also has a relatively smaller weighting to the tech sector.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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Advent Convertible & Income Fund's discount has widened, making it more appealing, but it remains above its longer-term average. The fund's distribution yield is high at 12.69%, but the NAV rate is also elevated, which could be hard to earn. The environment for convertibles is becoming more attractive, with higher rates leading to higher yields being required when issued.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

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