Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (JPI)

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The merger of Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPI) into Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC) was successfully completed prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2025. Through the merger, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPC acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of JPI in a tax-free transaction, and common shares of JPI were converted to newly-issued common shares of JP.

The merger of JPI into JPC has been fully approved by shareholders and is scheduled to become effective on September 22, 2025. JPI will cease to exist, and its shareholders will automatically receive JPC shares on a NAV-for-NAV basis. The merger is structured as a "reorganization" under the IRS code, meaning it will not be a taxable event for JPI shareholders.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common shareholders of Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPI) and preferred shareholders of Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC) have approved a proposal to merge the funds. The merger will combine JPI into JPC. Subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the merger is expected to become effective before the market opens on September 22, 2025. Prior to the merger, JPI may declare a pre-me.

JPI offers a high 9.8% yield and monthly income, appealing to income-focused investors, but its earnings history is inconsistent and payout sustainability is questionable. The fund currently trades at a premium to NAV, which is not justified by recent performance; historically, it has traded at a discount, making entry less attractive now. JPI is sensitive to high interest rates and holds significant leverage, amplifying both potential returns and risks, especially with exposure to below-investment-grade borrowers.

Nuveen proposes merging JPI into JPC to create a larger fund with higher net operating expenses and increased trading volume, pending shareholder approval. JPI has a lower expense ratio and better historical performance discount wise when compared to JPC, making the merger less attractive for JPI shareholders without additional incentives. JPI shareholders have experienced lower volatility and better long-term returns, questioning the benefits of merging into JPC.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Trustees of Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPI) and Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC) have approved a proposal to merge the funds. The proposed merger, if approved by shareholders, would combine JPI into JPC. The merger is intended to create a larger fund with lower net operating expenses and increased trading volume on the exchange for common shares. The proposed merger of the funds is subje.

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of August and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors finishing in the green, supported by lower Treasury yields. PIMCO Muni CEF coverage has increased - an expected outcome of its ARPS retirement. However, the size of the boost looks overdone.

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of August and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors finishing in the green, supported by lower Treasury yields. Tortoise plans to merge three MLP-focused CEFs into a new ETF, potentially eliminating discounts but don't call it an arbitrage.

Nuveen Preferred & Income Term Fund successfully completed a tender offer, transitioning to a perpetual structure with only 37% of shareholders tendering their shares. Shareholders who tendered their shares will receive NAV for their holdings, while those who did not will continue to hold JPI and face risks associated with bank preferred equity. The corporate action led to an 8% gain for all shareholders in 2024 due to the discount to NAV moving to flat, with the CEF expected to start trading at a discount again post-transition.

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of July and highlight recent market action. The week was mixed for CEFs with a high level of volatility. Neuberger Berman hikes Muni CEF distribution by 43%.

Income assets and financial markets have surged, with only local EM debt in the red year-to-date, due to dollar strength. Our countercyclical approach has led to the culling of high-flyers like BDC Gladstone Capital and the CEF Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund. We highlight opportunities in securities that have lagged the market across the CEF and BDC sectors.

With market valuations back to expensive levels, we are looking at a number of alpha strategies in the CEF space. These include interval and term funds, relative value as well as leaning against investor flows. We highlight a number of attractive funds such as RSF, PFO, BGH and others.

Nuveen Preferred & Income Term Fund primarily invests in fixed-income securities, limiting its ability to protect against inflation. The JPI closed-end fund has a lower yield than many of its peers, making it less appealing for income-focused investors. Despite the lower yield, the fund has delivered strong performance, outperforming major fixed-income indices and appreciating by 16.53% since October 2023.

There are three types of closed-end fund structures: perpetual, term, and target term. Term funds aim to minimize the discount at which the fund trades versus its share price. Today we have four funds that are nearing their completion dates. JPI, DCF, CBH, and IHTA. We'll go through them one-by-one. Term funds are similar to buying a discounted bond that is nearing its maturity. There are a few other risks that are involved here.

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of March and highlight recent market action. The CEF market saw a solid rally, with equity-linked sectors leading the way. John Hancock Equity CEF HTY is proposing a merger with its mutual fund - this CEF to OEF merger carries a number of benefits for the manager.

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of February and highlight recent market action. CEF performance was mixed, with MLPs and EM Equity funds outperforming. It's safe to ignore the word arbitrage when used in the CEF context.