First Asset Closed-End Funds October Distributions

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TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - First Asset Closed-End Funds announces the following distributions for the month ending October 31, 2017. In all cases, the distribution will be paid on or before November 15, 2017, to holders of record on October 31, 2017.

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