DSL: A Very Expensive Bond CEF With Limited Upside Potential From Here
The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a 10.21% yield, appealing for income-seeking investors, but is best held in tax-advantaged accounts due to high taxes on bond interest. The fund's performance has lagged peers, delivering a 12.89% total return over five years, making it difficult to understand its popularity. Long-term bonds appear to be offering a very poor tax and inflation-adjusted yield, which makes it difficult to make a case for buying bonds today.
DSL: Premium Remains While Distribution Coverage Weakens
DSL is a closed-end fund that continues to trade at a slight premium; while a premium isn't unheard of, it also means it is no bargain today. In the latest report, the NII distribution coverage was declining, which isn't an encouraging sign. The portfolio is heavily invested in emerging markets, which carries some unique risks, but the portfolio also trades substantially below par.
