KKR Income Opportunities Fund

KIO

Market cap $477M

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: KIO) today announced its monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share, payable on the dates below. Based on the Fund's current share price of $11.65 per share (as of market close on January 6, 2026), the distributions represent an annualized distribution rate of 12.52%, (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). The monthly distribution schedule is as follows for the.

KKR Income Opportunities Fund offers investors exposure to high yield through both floating- and fixed-rate income instruments. The fund has paid a relatively stable distribution for a number of years now, but the distribution coverage has been dropping due to the floating-rate exposure. KIO currently trades around its longer-term average discount level, with the continued headwinds of lower rates applying pressure on income generation, a wider discount could make more sense.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: KIO) today announced its monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share, payable on the dates below. Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.63 per share (as of market close on September 10, 2025), the distributions represent an annualized distribution rate of 11.54%, (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). The monthly distribution schedule is as follows for t.

With markets at all-time highs and tech-heavy portfolios, I'm turning more defensive and seeking value in credit funds like KKR Income Opportunities Fund. KIO offers steady monthly income, currently trades at a discount to NAV, and its price drop seems driven more by sentiment than fundamentals. Credit funds, especially KIO, are well-positioned for a slow-growth environment, with healthy high-yield fundamentals and resilient balance sheets.

For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.

KIO offers a high 11.6% yield and monthly income, but its discount to NAV has narrowed, making entry less attractive now. The fund's heavy exposure to below-investment-grade borrowers and rising default rates heighten risk, especially in a prolonged high-interest environment. KIO's NAV has struggled to recover post-pandemic, and increased competition in private credit could push management toward riskier loans.

For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: KIO) today announced its monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share, payable on the dates below. Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.27 per share (as of market close on June 16, 2025), the distributions represent an annualized distribution rate of 11.88%, (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). The monthly distribution schedule is as follows for the mo.

For income investors, closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.

KKR Income Opportunities Fund offers a 12.7% dividend yield, making it attractive for income, despite risks from high interest rates and poor credit ratings. KIO's portfolio includes 47.1% Leveraged Loans and 46.6% High Yield Securities, with moderate leverage of 26.13%, enhancing returns but increasing risk. KIO now trades at a 7.2% discount to NAV, making it a buy after a 13.4% price decline and consistent internal earnings.