DoubleLine Income Solutions FundNYSE: DSL

The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a 10.21% yield, appealing for income-seeking investors, but is best held in tax-advantaged accounts due to high taxes on bond interest. The fund's performance has lagged peers, delivering a 12.89% total return over five years, making it difficult to understand its popularity. Long-term bonds appear to be offering a very poor tax and inflation-adjusted yield, which makes it difficult to make a case for buying bonds today.

TAMPA, Fla. , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DSL, this week declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for the month of September 2024.

TAMPA, Fla. , July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DSL, this week declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for the month of July 2024.

DSL is a closed-end fund that continues to trade at a slight premium; while a premium isn't unheard of, it also means it is no bargain today. In the latest report, the NII distribution coverage was declining, which isn't an encouraging sign. The portfolio is heavily invested in emerging markets, which carries some unique risks, but the portfolio also trades substantially below par.

TAMPA, Fla. , June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DSL, this week declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for the month of June 2024.

DSL: Attractive Distribution With Good Prospects But Around Fair Value

Closed-end funds are currently trading at deep discounts to their net asset values. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund rarely trades at a deep discount, making it a less frequent investment opportunity.

The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a competitive yield of 11.54% compared to other similar funds. The DSL closed-end fund's performance has been underwhelming, with a 5.22% decline in share price since the last article on it was published. The fund's high exposure to foreign markets provides diversification, but also makes it difficult to predict its future performance.

DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers a high level of current income with a 10.95% distribution yield. The fund's price has remained remarkably stable, in direct contradiction to the American bond market. The fund has significant exposure to non-American issuers, providing valuable international diversification for investors.