Cushing MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund

The Cushing MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to obtain a high after-tax total return from a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The company was founded on May 23, 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to obtain a high after-tax total return from a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The company was founded on May 23, 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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Around six months ago, SRV raised its distribution by 200% to make it one of the highest 'yielding' CEFs. This caught the attention of some investors as their discount dropped by more than half shortly after this substantial increase.

SRV: High Distribution Narrows Discount

DALLAS , Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.45 per common share for each of February, March, April, and May 2023.  These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below: Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Distribution Amount Return of Capital Estimate1 2/15/2023 2/14/2023 2/28/2023 $0.45 86 % 3/15/2023 3/14/2023 3/31/2023 $0.45 86 % 4/18/2023 4/17/2023 4/28/2023 $0.45 86 % 5/15/2023 5/12/2023 5/31/2023 $0.45 86 % 1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund's current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) Announces Distributions

DALLAS , Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing ® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") approved certain changes to the name of the Fund and the Fund's non-fundamental investment policies, which will become effective as of April 3, 2023. The Fund's New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol will remain SRV.

The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Fund Name Change

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Cushing MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund invests in a very attractive portfolio of the best midstream companies in the industry. These companies enjoy remarkably stable cash flow regardless of economic conditions, which can be important today.

SRV: Good Portfolio, High Yield, Attractive Valuation

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Quality Closed-End Fund Report, November 2022

NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund

DALLAS , Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing ® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) and NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: NXG), each a closed-end management investment company (the "Funds," and each a "Fund"), announced that effective November 30, 2022, John H. Alban, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Funds, retired from Cushing ® Asset Management, LP, the Funds' investment adviser (the "Investment Adviser") and from his position with the Funds.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund and NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund Announce Officer Changes

SRV is focused on energy infrastructure MLPs. SRV grossly underperformed broader market returns over the long term.

SRV: Outperform It With A DIY Energy Infrastructure Portfolio

DALLAS , Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.45 per common share for each of September, October and November, 2022.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) Increases Monthly Distribution 200%

The Cushing MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund is a closed end fund focused on MLP equities. Energy has been on a tear this year with infrastructure companies also benefiting from structurally higher oil prices and improving balance sheets and capital allocation profiles.

SRV: Underperforming MLP CEF, 5.8% Yield

DALLAS , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing ® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.15 per common share for each of June, July, and August, 2022.  These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below:   Record-Date   Ex Dividend Date Payment Date Distribution Amount Return of Capital Estimate1 6/14/22 6/13/22 6/30/22 $0.15 52% 7/18/22 7/15/22 7/29/22 $0.15 52% 8/16/22 8/15/22 8/31/22 $0.15 52% 1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund's current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.

Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) Announces Distributions

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Quality Closed-End Fund Report, February 2022

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.15 per common share for each of February, March, April and May, 2022. These distributions are a 25% increase over the previous distributions of $0.12 per month.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) Announces 25% Distribution Increase

Cushing Renaissance Fund

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing ® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) and The Cushing ® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: SZC), each a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company (the "Funds," and each a "Fund"), announced today that effective on or about December 31, 2021, Jerry V. Swank will retire and will no longer serve as portfolio manager for the Funds or as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Funds.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund and Cushing® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund Announce Upcoming Portfolio Manager Retirement

DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing ® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution of $0.12 per common share for each of December 2021 and January 2022. These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below: Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Distribution Amount Return of Capital Estimate1 12/10/21 12/13/21 12/31/21 $0.12 0% 1/14/22 1/18/22 1/31/22 $0.12 100% 1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund's current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Distributions

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) and The Cushing ® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: SZC), each a non-divserified, closed-end management investment company (the "Funds," and each a "Fund"), announced today that Brenda A. Cline, a member of the Board of Trustees of each Fund (the "Boards," and each a "Board"), has resigned her role as a trustee of each Fund, effective immediately.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund and Cushing® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund Announce Trustee Resignation and Trustee Appointment

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For the eleventh month in 12, equity CEFs on average witnessed plus-side returns, rising 3.48% on a NAV basis for October. While for the second consecutive month fixed income CEFs posted returns in the red (-0.14%).

The Month In Closed-End Funds: October 2021

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Discounts And Premiums Not All Created Equal

DALLAS, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution of $0.12 per common share for May, 2021. The distribution will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below: Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Distribution Amount Return of Capital Estimate1 5/14/21 5/17/21 5/28/21 $0.12 100% 1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund's current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Distribution

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution of $0.12 per common share for each of February, March and April, 2021. These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders...

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Distributions and Continuation of Management Fee Waiver

DALLAS, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution of $0.12 per common share for each of July and August 2020. These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to...

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Monthly Distribution Amounts and Dates for July and August 2020

DALLAS, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) announces today that the Fund's Board of Trustees has approved a 1-for-4 reverse share split of the Fund's common shares, which will occur after the close of trading on the New York Stock...

Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Reverse Share Split

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