Thanks Thomas!

It's always nice to see what's coming up.

Steve

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This is part of the N-2 registration:

"Harris & Harris Group, Inc., is a venture capital company specializing in tiny technology that operates as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940."

"We are an internally managed investment company; that is, our officers and employees, rather than an investment adviser, manage our operations under the general supervision of our Board of Directors. Our investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, rather than current income, by making venture capital investments in early-stage companies. Our approach includes patient examination of available early stage opportunities, thorough due diligence and close involvement with management."





Thomas

Originally posted in thread: 1746

One called Global Real Estate Income Opportunities.

Of more interest to me is why the underwriters of AWP pulled all of the information about the fund (except the prospectus) three weeks ago from the Alpine website. Any ideas, grey beards? I say "underwriters" because it's a fact. One can still find what was pulled through Google, but as far as the website, it's gone.

Denny

Originally posted in thread: 1746

This is actually just a secondary offering for the venture capital company which trades under the ticker TINY.

Steve

Originally posted in thread: 1746

I own TINY. It's one of my bingo stocks. It focuses on nanotechnology and has a longer history than all of the nanotechnology indexes that have sprung up in the last 2-3 years althouh there is tremendous overlap. Sawtooth chart and no dividends.

Roberta

Originally posted in thread: 1746

1. NUVEEN MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1266585/000119312507088942/dn2a.htm

2. Nuveen Multi-Currency Short-Term Government Income Fund
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1390109/000119312507088970/dn2a.htm

3. ALPINE GLOBAL PREMIER PROPERTIES FUND
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1390195/000110465907031011/a07-4784_3n2a.htm

4. BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1393299/000104746907003180/a2177331zn-2a.htm


Thomas

Originally posted in thread: 1746

1. RMR ASIA REAL ESTATE FUND--(RAF)
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1385617/000104746907003270/a2177377zn-2a.htm

2. Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397173/000119312507093706/dn2a.htm

3. First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance and Financial
Opportunities Fund
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392994/000087562607001019/gallatin_n2a.txt


Thomas

Originally posted in thread: 1746

1. CORNERSTONE PROGRESSIVE RETURN FUND

http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1399186/000090901207000788/t303409.txt

2. IRON LEAF CAPITAL CORPORATION

http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1391982/000095012307007415/y32304a1nv2za.htm#101




Thomas

Originally posted in thread: 1746

Quite interesting; always reading about all kinds of new funds coming into the arena but first time i've seen any sort of listing. Right now not to interested but maybe a year from now....
Is there anything startling different about any of these newby's or is more of the same sliced a little differently?

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The one which is different then the others is

IRON LEAF CAPITAL CORPORATION.

This is a company that I never heard before.
This new CEF is concentrating on the environment.
They will have portfolio investments in companies
which they define has a positive impact, classified as Socially Responsible Investments.
Here are their three main sectors they will focus on:

Healthy Living - natural and organic foods, supplements, personal care, alternative medicine, medical devices, health technology and services, health and fitness and education.


Environmental Services - environmental remediation, as well as technologies and services related to environmental remediation, green pricing programs, carbon offsets, and waste-saving products and technologies, including recycling.

Sustainable Economy - green building, alternative energy sources and fuels, eco-tourism, hybrid vehicles, fair trade and living wage products and services, home furnishings and supplies, natural pet products, cleaners, and apparel, and technologies that provide energy savings through improved efficiency or processes.

I will be watching this CEF, it is
concentrating on environmentally friendly companies.
I think it has a good economic growth, and I believe
this is critical for us and the plant.

Best wishes


Thomas

Originally posted in thread: 1746

I almost fell off my chair when I saw that one.

There will be no more wondering about which CEF will turn into the next CLM or CRF. Whether Ralph Bradshaw succeeds in getting himself elected to the PBF board makes no difference. The next CLM or CRF is on the horizon in the form of a new Cornerstone IPO.

This one will also pay level rate distributions without regard to net investment income.

Nice find Thomas, and thanks again for bringing us the latest in IPO filings.

Best,

Steve

Originally posted in thread: 1746

Nicholas-Applegate Global Equity & Convertible Income Fund


http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1398481/000119312507115926/dn2.htm

Originally posted in thread: 1746