As closed-end funds and their advisers respond to the
significant challenges arising from the COVID-19 virus, Ropes &
Gray attorneys have responded to a number of common questions and
concerns from our clients. This Alert summarizes various ideas and
reminders that our attorneys have distilled from these
discussions.
Initial Considerations. The recent market
dislocations underlie a variety of issues that may require
immediate attention or otherwise warrant timely consideration.
- Pay particular attention to activist
buying given that many closed-end funds may be trading at a
significant discount to NAV.
- For closed-end funds that do not
publish a daily NAV, consider whether the last-disclosed NAV and
related information may need to be updated.