Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund

Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to achieve a level of current income by investing in adjustable rate secured and unsecured senior loans and other debt instruments. The company was founded on March 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Floating rate funds like JFR offer decent distribution yields and should continue to do so despite expected rate cuts, as rates aren't expected to go back to zero. JFR remains relatively attractive compared to peers in the closed-end fund senior loan space, though bargain valuations are tougher to come by in this space. With a high amount of leverage, there is relatively more risk to be cognizant of here, but that can come with greater reward as well.

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Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund focuses on high-yielding fixed income securities, which enables the Fund to offer ~11% yield. A major driver for the double-digit yield is a significant concentration in below investment grade securities. Plus, most of JFR's investments are in floating rate instruments and the FOMC dot plot indicates a potential risk of yield compression.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Several Nuveen closed-end funds have declared distributions. These funds represent investment strategies for investors seeking diversified sources of cash flow to prepare for and sustain their retirement income needs. For further information regarding fund distributions, including earnings, undistributed net investment income, and notices, please visit www.nuveen.com/cef. Additionally, several funds have announced distribution increases of up to 71%. The distribution.

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The Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund offers a significantly higher yield than most fixed-rate bond funds, currently at 11.68%. The fund primarily invests in floating-rate securities that deliver a higher level of income when short-term rates rise, while maintaining a relatively stable price. The fund's high yield may not be enough to keep up with inflation after paying taxes on distributions, so holding it in a tax-advantaged account is recommended.

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Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund invests in leveraged loans. We rated JFR as "Buy" previously. JFR has delivered a total return of over 19% since its merger with other Nuveen leveraged loan CEFs. The fund is overweight in single-B credits and has a low allocation to riskier CCC-s.

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Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund is a closed-end fund that primarily invests in floating-rate, senior loans. The fund has a consistent dividend history, with fluctuations based on interest rate trends. JFR has a diversified portfolio, with a concentration in the Hotels, Restaurants, and Leisure industry, which poses a risk in tough economic times.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuveen Closed-End Funds today announced that the Board of Trustees of the Funds has approved the regular monthly and quarterly distributions. In addition, the Board of Trustees has approved updated distribution polices described below under “Monthly & Quarterly Distributions” for The Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC), Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund (NYSE: JPI), Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NYSE: NPFD), Nuveen.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (collectively with certain of its affiliates, “Saba” or “we”) today commented on the outcome of the lawsuit brought in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Court”) by five closed-end funds advised by Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (collectively, “Nuveen”) – the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (NYSE: JFR), Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: JRO), Nuveen Short Duration.

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JFR merged with three of its sister funds earlier this year, which were all focused on floating rates or holding a short-duration fixed-income portfolio. This combination made JFR the largest floating-rate focused fund in the closed-end fund space, larger hasn't meant necessarily better though. The fund's discount appears attractive and the distribution rate is fully covered; however, its performance has been a bit lackluster relative to some peers.

JFR: Attractive Discount And Fully Covered ~12.7% Distribution Yield

The Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund offers a high level of income with a current yield of 12.72% and increasing distributions. The fund has outperformed traditional fixed-rate bond indices YTD and has a positive total return despite a price decline. The fund's focus on floating-rate securities make it attractive during periods of rising interest rates, which could very easily be the case for a while due to US fiscal policy.

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20 out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price. Nuveen senior loan funds merger is complete. The combined JFR boosted its distribution by 14%.

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Nuveen has completed the merger of three funds into the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund, making it the largest listed senior loan closed-end fund. The merger is expected to bring operational savings and improve fund performance over time. JFR has increased its distribution rate by 14%, resulting in a current 30-day SEC yield above 12%.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The mergers of Nuveen Senior Income Fund (NYSE: NSL), Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: JRO), and Nuveen Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JSD) into Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (NYSE: JFR) were successfully completed prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2023. The fund's newly consolidated portfolio contains approximately $2 billion in investments—the largest among listed senior loan closed-end funds. Thro.

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We review CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of July and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a good week overall as NAVs gained, however, discounts remain sluggish. The net income profile of some CEFs has turned negative, owing to a high cost of leverage.

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Nuveen announced the merger of its senior loan funds: NSL, JRO, JSD and JFR. The merger is slated to close July 31, 2023. Currently, arbitrage opportunities are slim.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common and preferred shareholders of Nuveen Senior Income Fund (NYSE: NSL), Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: JRO), Nuveen Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JSD), and Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (NYSE: JFR) have approved a proposal to merge the funds. The mergers will combine each of NSL, JRO, and JSD into JFR. Subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the mergers are expected to become effective before t.

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Investors desperately need income to maintain their lifestyles given today's incredibly high inflation rate. JFR invests in a portfolio of floating-rate securities that should hold their value more than traditional bonds during rising-rate environments.

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Floating-rate fixed-income securities should hold their value better than traditional bonds during periods of rising interest rates. Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of these securities, so it should be a reasonably good choice for income in today's environment.

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The current rising interest-rate environment has had a devastating effect on most assets. JFR is a CEF that invests in a portfolio of adjustable-rate loans that should produce higher income as interest rates rise.

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