Maximizing Retirement Income with 7 Closed-End Funds Yielding Up to 33.5%

Seven closed-end funds are highlighted for their high dividend yields, ranging from 9% to 33.5%. These funds offer active management and unique characteristics, including trading at discounts to net asset value, leveraging debt, and trading options to generate cash. The portfolio includes bond funds from BlackRock, such as the BlackRock Core Bond Fund (BHK) and the BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT). The funds offer higher yields than traditional high-yield ETFs and are positioned to perform well in a downturn in long rates.