seekingalpha.com · Sep 23, 2025
NMCO: Playing In The Fun End Of The Muni Market
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) offers high tax-free income by investing in lower-rated and unrated municipal bonds, leveraging selective credit risk. NMCO's reported 7.54% distribution includes 19% return of capital, so real income yield is closer to 5.25%-6%, still attractive for muni funds. The fund's strategy relies on the historically low default rates in muni markets, making lower credit ratings less risky than in other bond sectors.
