: having a fixed capitalization of shares that are traded on the market at prices determined by the operation of the law of supply and demand
a closed-end investment company
compare open-end

Examples of closed-end in a Sentence

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For over two years, capital has been hanging back – and that capital must move because it is held in closed-end funds, with a typical 10-year lifespan. Control Risks, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 There’s a type of closed-end fund (CEF) out there that’s perfect for this: those that hold municipal bonds, which are issued by state and local governments to fund infrastructure projects. Michael Foster, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Unlike other closed-end funds, its shares are not traded on a public exchange and it’s categorized as a business development company (BDCs). Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 When choosing between closed-end funds (CEFs), you might be tempted to put a lot of focus on fees. Michael Foster, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for closed-end 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of closed-end was circa 1938

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“Closed-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed-end. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

closed-end

adjective
: having a fixed capitalization of shares that are traded on the market at prices determined by supply and demand
a closed-end investment company
compare open-end
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