Highland Global Allocation Fund

HGLB

Market cap $235M

DALLAS , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB) ("HGLB" or the "Fund") today announced an addition to the Fund's portfolio management team. Effective October 7, 2025.

Highland Global Allocation Fund offers global exposure and a high 11.6% yield, but faces concentration and earnings consistency risks. HGLB trades at a deep 35.76% discount to NAV, yet its heavy reliance on a few holdings increases vulnerability to market downturns. Dividend coverage is inconsistent, with payouts fueled by both net investment income and return of capital, affecting income stability and tax efficiency.

DALLAS , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB) ("the "Fund") today announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.088 per share, payable on the dates noted below. Under the Fund's level distribution policy, the annual distribution rate has been reset to an amount equal to 8.5% of the average of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share, as reported for the final five trading days of the 2024 calendar year.

DALLAS , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB) ("the "Fund") today announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.088 per share, payable on the dates noted below. Under the Fund's level distribution policy, the annual distribution rate has been reset to an amount equal to 8.5% of the average of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share, as reported for the final five trading days of the 2024 calendar year.

Highland Global Allocation Fund offers a high-yield and global diversification, but its distribution history is inconsistent and partially reliant on return of capital. The fund trades at a persistent discount to NAV, reflecting structural or performance concerns compared to higher-quality closed-end funds. HGLB's heavy exposure to interest rate-sensitive sectors and reliance on net realized gains make it vulnerable in the current high-rate environment.

DALLAS , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB) ("the "Fund") today announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.088 per share, payable on the dates noted below. Under the Fund's level distribution policy, the annual distribution rate has been reset to an amount equal to 8.5% of the average of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share, as reported for the final five trading days of the 2024 calendar year.

The Highland Global Allocation Fund is a closed-end fund investing in U.S. and international equities, fixed income, and select alternative investments for long-term growth. HGLB offers a 12.69% yield with monthly dividends but has a low 5-year dividend growth rate due to past reductions. The fund's heavy concentration in MidWave Wireless (34%) and significant exposure to real estate and energy sectors pose diversification and economic risks.

Closed-end funds offer unique opportunities due to their discount/premium mechanisms, allowing share prices to deviate from net asset value per share in a wild manner. In general, CEFs often provide diverse exposure across equity and fixed-income portfolios, and they even offer exposure to hybrid portfolios, but also allowing for sector-specific exposure. One important note is that not all premiums or discounts indicate a buying or selling opportunity; instead, it can make more sense to examine relative value over historical periods.

The closed-end fund space saw a significant narrowing of discounts throughout 2024 as equity markets charged higher and now discounts remain tight heading into 2025. In particular, equity CEFs have seen significantly narrowed discounts along with taxable fixed-income, though municipal bond funds look relatively attractive after widening discounts in December. We are screening for funds with the deepest discounts and widest z-scores to find potential buys and funds that may be getting a bit pricey as sell candidates.

DALLAS , Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB) ("the "Fund") today announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.088 per share, payable on the dates noted below. Under the Fund's level distribution policy, the annual distribution rate has been reset to an amount equal to 8.5% of the average of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share, as reported for the final five trading days of the 2024 calendar year.