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DoubleLine Income Solutions (DSL) took its biannual trip to the bargain bin a few weeks ago. It was a short stay, as usual.

DSL: Attractive Distribution With Good Prospects But Around Fair Value

Closed-end funds are currently trading at deep discounts to their net asset values. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund rarely trades at a deep discount, making it a less frequent investment opportunity.

The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a competitive yield of 11.54% compared to other similar funds. The DSL closed-end fund's performance has been underwhelming, with a 5.22% decline in share price since the last article on it was published. The fund's high exposure to foreign markets provides diversification, but also makes it difficult to predict its future performance.

DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a high level of current income with a 10.95% distribution yield. The fund's price has remained remarkably stable, in direct contradiction to the American bond market. The fund has significant exposure to non-American issuers, providing valuable international diversification for investors.

DSL: Fully Covered Distribution But Amortizing NAV; Avoid

Closed-End Funds: A Look At The DoubleLine Trio

Inflation continues to run hot, meaning that people need growing amounts of income simply to maintain their lifestyles. DSL invests in a portfolio of bonds and then applies leverage to boost the overall yield.

21 out of 22 CEF sectors were positive on price and 20 out of 22 sectors were positive on NAV last week. MLPs are the most discounted CEF sector.

The latest annual report once again shows that distribution coverage remains strong. Strong enough that they declared another special year-end for the year to distribute excess earnings.