JMLP or JMF Recommended by Broker?

Soreide Law Group is currently investigating claims on behalf of investors who have contacted us regarding losses in Nuveen All Cap Energy MLP Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JMLP) and Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund (NYSE: JMF) through the recommendations of their broker/dealers or financial advisors.
According to Yahoo Finance, Nuveen All Cap Energy MLP Opportunities Fund (JMLP) is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Nuveen Investments Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Advisory Research, Inc. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of MLPs operating in the energy sector. It primarily invests in value stocks of MLPs operating across all market capitalizations with a focus on small-cap and mid-cap MLPs. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up and top-down stock picking approach while focusing on factors high quality, high value investment opportunities to create its portfolio. Nuveen All Cap Energy MLP Opportunities Fund was formed on March 26, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
Today JMLP is trading at approximately 1.12.  The 52-week range is:  0.40 – 7.15.
Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund (JMF), according to Yahoo Finance, is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. It is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Advisory Research, Inc. The fund invests primarily in a portfolio of master limited partnerships operating in the energy sector. Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund was formed on February 24, 2011 and is domiciled in United States.
Today JMF is trading at approximately 1.34.  The 52-week range is:  0.65 – 10.12.
According to Business Wire, the recent market conditions, including the sharp sell-off of energy and energy-related securities, have led management to take certain actions impacting Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund (JMF) and Nuveen All Cap Energy MLP Opportunities Fund ( JMLP). Both funds are paying down a portion of their borrowings to reduce leverage ratios that have become elevated, especially in recent days, as a result of the sharp decline in value of the portfolio holdings.
These funds, JMLP and JMF, have declined over 80%.  Many investors were not made aware of the risk and complicated nature of these investments.  MLPs may not suited for the conservative investors or retirees.  It is the broker/dealer and financial advisors’ responsibility to make sure their clients understand the volatility and high-risk that comes with investing in these funds.
If you’ve suffered losses in JMLP or JMF due to your broker’s recommendation, contact Soreide Law Group and speak to an experienced securities lawyer at no cost regarding the possible recovery of your investment through a FINRA arbitration at:  888-760-6552.
Soreide Law Group works on a contingency fee basis and represents our clients nationwide before FINRA.