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MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund) Retained Earnings : $-272.80 Mil (As of Nov. 2023)


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What is MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2023 was $-272.80 Mil.

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Nov. 2022 ($-140.13 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-203.02 Mil) and declined from May. 2023 ($-203.02 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($-272.80 Mil).

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to May. 2022 ($36.64 Mil) but then declined from May. 2022 ($36.64 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-203.02 Mil).


MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Retained Earnings Chart

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Annual Data
Trend May22 May23
Retained Earnings
36.64 -203.02

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov22 May23 Nov23
Retained Earnings -140.13 -203.02 -272.80

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund  (NYSE:MEGI) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund) Business Description

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Address
51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10010
MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of total return with an emphasis on current income.
Executives
Jacques P Perold director 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
Joseph P Smith other: Portfolio Manager 201 KING OF PRUSSIA RD SUITE 600, RADNOR PA 19087
Jeremy Anagnos other: Portfolio Manager 201 KING OF PRUSSIA ROAD, SUITE 600, RADNOR PA 19087
Naim Abou-jaoude other: CEO, NY LIFE INVEST MGMENT LLC 200 ALDERSGATE STREET, C/O CANDRIAM, NORTH ENTRANCE, LONDON X0 EC1A4HD
Alain M Karaoglan other: Chairman & Interim CEO 230 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10169
Richard S Trutanic director 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
Kevin M Gleason officer: Chief Compliance Officer 30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Daniel Ryan Foley other: Portfolio Manager 201 KING OF PRUSSIA ROAD, SUITE 600, RADNOR PA 19087
Kirk C Lehneis officer: President 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
Hinds Howard other: Portfolio Manager 201 KING OF PRUSSIA ROAD, SUITE 600, RADNOR PA 19087
Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets Llc other: Subadviser 555 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE, SUITE 120, RADNOR PA 19087
Alan R Latshaw director 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
Yie-hsin Hung director 30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Scott T Harrington officer: Vice President-Administration 169 LACKAWANNA AVENUE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Susan B Kerley director 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010

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