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Seeking Alpha
15 days ago
SPE Vs. BRW: High Yields, Weak Compounding -- Neither Is Cheap Enough
Special Opportunities Fund (SPE) and Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund (BRW) both offer double-digit yields and discounts but differ in income sources and risk profiles. SPE is a fund-of-funds with engineered payouts, fee layering, and uneven, event-driven returns; BRW is more aggressive, complex, and relies on activist strategies and direct income. Neither SPE nor BRW acts as a compounder; both suffer from inconsistent distributions, complexity, and lack of price appreciation, keeping them at persistent discounts.