Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (JLS) remains a hold, with persistent NAV weakness and a widening discount despite a high 10.5% yield. JLS's earnings struggle to fully cover distributions, and its heavy allocation to long-duration, below-investment-grade securities heightens sensitivity to interest rate and credit risks. Leverage at 22.9% of assets amplifies downside in adverse rate or credit scenarios, while dividend sustainability is questionable given recent earnings shortfalls.
Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund offers a leveraged, RMBS- and CMBS-overweight fixed income CEF with a low duration profile. JLS benefits from recent rate volatility, providing attractive risk/reward as mortgage bonds have sold off amid inflation and geopolitical tensions. The fund trades near historical NAV discount midpoints, reflecting market recognition of its strong performance and portfolio management.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PER Paul E. Rasmussen SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES Inc. | 878,972 | $17.07M | $14.28M | -$2.78M | -16.32% |
| MBV Matthew B. Vawter NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP Inc., /IA/ /ADV | 48,428 | $824,812.02 | $785,017.88 | -$39,794.14 | -4.82% |
| PF Phillip Fitzsimmons Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. | 33,436 | $603,969.79 | $539,991.4 | -$63,978.39 | -10.59% |
| BO Brian Oliveira Clear Street Group Inc. | 26,256 | $458,902 | $426,791.28 | -$32,110.72 | -7% |
| VMJ Victor Melfa Jr. MELFA WEALTH MANAGEMENT Inc. | 18,744 | $324,254.47 | $304,402.56 | -$19,851.91 | -6.12% |