Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund

TEI

Valor de mercado US$ 293 mi

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, screening over 400 CEFs as of the close of September 15, 2026. Portfolio holdings Highland Opportunities and Income (HFRO), BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies (DHF), PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities (PDO), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 (BGB) all rank among this month's top lists. As a reminder, these top lists are meant to be preliminary shortlists for further research, and are not meant to be the final analysis for a buy or sell decision.

The Triple-Factor CEF screen systematically identifies funds with yields above 6.5%, coverage above 90%, and discounts to NAV for balanced income and value. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opp stand out for deep discounts, strong yields, and robust coverage. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading below historical valuation ranges, suggesting potential mean-reversion opportunities for sophisticated investors.

Quantitative screens highlight CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as BGX, PFO, and EFT consistently rank highly across discount, yield, and coverage screens, warranting closer investor attention.

The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) are now available. These informational notices provide further details on the sources of the funds' monthly distributions and follow the most recent distribution announcement. The table below provides an estimate of the sources of the Fund's current distribution and its cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date. Amounts are expressed on a per share o.

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund targets sovereign debt in smaller emerging markets, offering a circa 9% yield. TEI has returned approximately 7% per annum since inception, with strong performance over the past three years. Emerging market central banks have managed inflation risks well, maintaining positive real yields and lower debt-to-GDP ratios (~60%) versus developed markets.

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We screen ~400 closed-end funds for full distribution coverage, prioritizing funds with coverage above 100% to reduce risk of distribution cuts. Top Income-Covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, like BGX and VFL, offer both high yields and potential for price appreciation if discounts narrow. Funds with the most negative z-scores, such as JHI and FMY, are trading below their historical average discounts, highlighting potential value opportunities.

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9% plus yield and nearly 7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy for the next three months. Effective with the July distribution, the Fund has increased the monthly distribution from $0.0475 per share per month to $0.0540 per share per month. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date July 7/24/2026 7/24/2026 7/31/2026 August 8/24/2026 8/24/2026 8/31/2026 September 9/23/2026 9/.