Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund

EXG

Market cap $2.78B

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (EXG) has excelled in 2025, delivering an impressive +18% total return. EXG's global portfolio, buy-write strategy, and conservative 8.7% distribution have ensured stable NAV and strong long-term performance. A weaker dollar has boosted international equities, directly benefiting EXG and enhancing its role as a portfolio diversifier.

Call writing closed-end funds can offer attractive monthly distributions, along with the opportunity to trade at discounts to their historical net asset values. That discount can create an opportunity for investors to enter at attractive prices while getting the underlying portfolio on 'sale.' Today, we are looking at two CEFs that provide monthly distributions and are presenting relatively attractive discounts.

Closed-end funds (CEFs) that write call options can offer attractive monthly distributions to their investors. Thanks to discounts for CEFs, these distributions can be 'boosted' when compared to what the actual underlying NAV distribution rate becomes. Writing calls can take the form of writing against individual holdings or indexes.

Eaton Vance's top taxable closed-end funds offer reliable monthly income, strong long-term returns, and are managed by highly skilled teams with proven track records. I prioritize funds trading at a discount to NAV with distribution yields near or above 8%, focusing on both income and capital appreciation potential. For total return, EOS and EOI are top picks; for dividend income, EVT (domestic) and ETG (global) provide diversification and attractive yields.

EXG offers global equity exposure and then incorporates a call writing strategy, generating attractive monthly distributions and tax-managed benefits for investors. International equities look more attractive on relative valuations compared to U.S. equities, even after outperforming the U.S. The fund's discount has narrowed to around its long-term average, shifting my rating from "Buy" to "Hold," but a more cautious dollar-cost average approach could still be appropriate.

EXG offers global diversification and high-yield income, appealing for retirees seeking tax-efficient distributions amid US market uncertainty. Despite recent recovery and attractive discount to NAV, EXG's long-term total returns and dividend sustainability remain inconsistent and underwhelming. The fund's option-writing strategy limits capital appreciation, causing underperformance versus US-focused peers like EOS and global ETFs like IDVO.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eaton Vance closed-end funds listed below released today the estimated sources of their June distributions (each a “Fund”). This press release is issued as required by the Funds' managed distribution plan (Plan) and an exemptive order received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of the Plan to make monthly, as noted below, cash distributions to common shareholders, stated in terms of a fixed amount.

EXG offers a high yield (9.29%) with global diversification and a covered call strategy. The fund's discount to NAV is near its 5-year average, making the current valuation only moderately attractive for new buyers. We rate EXG a HOLD, preferring to wait for a deeper discount before adding, given the current market and fund-specific conditions.

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