CEF Advisors Launches New Integrated Website and Expands CEFData® Platform

Advisory, research, historical archives, and industry-leading datasets now available in one destination

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Closed-End Fund Advisors Inc. ("CEF Advisors"), a fee-only SEC-registered investment advisory firm specializing in closed-end funds (CEFs), business development companies (BDCs), interval funds, and tender-offer funds, today announced the launch of its redesigned website at www.CEFData.com.

The new platform unites the firm's advisory services for customized income-focused separate accounts (SMAs), its BDC fund, and its proprietary CEFData® research engine—widely recognized as one of the industry's most comprehensive datasets covering listed CEFs, BDCs, interval funds, and tender-offer funds.

Expanded Data & Research Coverage
This fall, the platform will introduce:

• London CEF Investment Trusts — coverage of UK-listed funds.
• ETF Select File — 300+ U.S.-listed ETFs curated as trading and hedging companions.
• Enhanced Profile Pages — expanded details for interval, tender-offer funds, ETFs, and London CEFs.

Since 2011, CEFData® has been built in-house, delivering daily updates on NAVs, discounts, distributions, and filings. The platform includes multi-source validation for accuracy, more than 350 data fields on leverage, UNII coverage, activist activity, and flexible delivery formats, from spreadsheets to API feeds.

Preserving Legacy & Expanding Education
The site also expands historical and educational access:

• The Scott Letter Archive (1988–2018) — the newsletter created by George Cole Scott.
• Quarterly Research Call Hub — improved access to slides, replays, and market commentary from over 56 consecutive briefings.
• Firm History & Legacy Page — honoring more than 50 years of innovation in CEF investing.

Industry Voice in the Financial Press
CEF Advisors' leadership is regularly cited in financial media. Recent contributions include:

• NAVigator Podcast (Aug. 2025): "The realities and mirages of double-digit yields"
• BoardIQ (Jul. 2025): "NYSE Revives Bid to Nix Annual Meetings for CEFs"
• Kiplinger (May 2025): "Where to Invest in an Uncertain Market"
• CFA Society (Apr. 2025): "Five CEF Myths Debunked" keynote

An archive of press, articles, and speaking engagements is available on the site.

Leadership Perspective
"Integrating advisory services, CEFData® analytics, historical research, and thought leadership into one platform allows us to better serve investors and professionals who rely on our data," said John Cole Scott, President and CIO of CEF Advisors. "Our goal is to combine fresh, high-quality data, decades of experience, and a culture of transparency into a single comprehensive resource."

About Closed-End Fund Advisors (CEF Advisors)
CEF Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisor based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in closed-end funds (CEFs), business development companies (BDCs), interval funds, and tender-offer funds. The firm manages customized SMA portfolios, produces proprietary research, and operates CEFData®, a comprehensive data platform covering listed and non-listed funds.

Founded in 1989 and expanded by George Cole Scott and his son John Cole Scott, the firm has been a pioneer in the closed-end fund space for more than 35 years. Today, CEF Advisors continues that legacy by providing investors, advisors, and institutions with research, education, and data-driven insights.

Contact:
John Cole Scott
800-356-3508
[email protected]

SOURCE CEF Advisors