The CEF site also breaks the yield down into the income and distribution yield component.

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In 2007 the fund traded at a 50% premium to net asset value, in part due to their high distribution yield at the time.

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To meet that need for our investors, we employ two income-enhancing strategies to boost portfolio income and deliver an above-market distribution yield (about 7% on current NAV, based on the last four quarterly distributions).

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The current distribution rate gives Kinder Morgan a yield of around 6.3%.

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The company has added to the required payout when necessary to keep the distribution growing for 17 consecutive quarters, and the latest dividend yield puts it just short of 7%.

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When reviewing these various income producing strategies, I would recommend not only focussing on current yield information but also taking into consideration longer term distribution histories, credit quality, tax treatments and distribution policies.

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