If you’re seeking closed-end funds (CEFs) with secure yields above 6% in 2025, several options across various sectors offer attractive income opportunities. Here are five notable CEFs to consider:

1. AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF)

  • Yield: Approximately 6.9%
  • Focus: Primarily invests in corporate debt securities, including lower-rated corporate bonds, with a diversified portfolio of over 1,200 holdings.
  • Highlights: Offers exposure to global high-yield bonds, aiming for consistent income generation. AInvest+2The Motley Fool+2Nasdaq+2

2. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (NYSE: DSU)

  • Yield: Around 11.04%
  • Focus: Invests mainly in corporate loans, many of which are secured by collateral, providing a layer of safety.
  • Highlights: Targets high current income with a diversified loan portfolio. AInvest+1The Motley Fool+1The Motley Fool+1AInvest+1

3. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: UTF)

  • Yield: Approximately 7.63%
  • Focus: Invests in stocks and debt of infrastructure companies, including utilities and energy firms.
  • Highlights: Provides exposure to essential infrastructure assets with potential for income and growth. AInvest+1The Motley Fool+1

4. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (NYSE: DSL)

  • Yield: Around 10.48%
  • Focus: Managed by Jeffrey Gundlach, the fund invests in a mix of high-yield bonds, bank loans, and other debt instruments.
  • Highlights: Aims for high current income and capital appreciation through diversified fixed-income investments. The Motley Fool+1AInvest+1

5. PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO)

  • Yield: Approximately 11.2%
  • Focus: Invests in a diversified portfolio including non-agency mortgages, U.S. government bonds, and high-yield credit assets.
  • Highlights: Seeks to provide high current income with a flexible approach to fixed-income investing. Kiplinger+2The Motley Fool+2U.S. News Money+2
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