MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund) Retained Earnings : $-63.84 Mil (As of Nov. 2023)

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What is MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2023 was $-63.84 Mil.

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund's quarterly retained earnings increased from Nov. 2022 ($-58.78 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-57.56 Mil) but then declined from May. 2023 ($-57.56 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($-63.84 Mil).

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund's annual retained earnings declined from May. 2021 ($61.66 Mil) to May. 2022 ($-21.74 Mil) and declined from May. 2022 ($-21.74 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-57.56 Mil).

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings Chart

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Annual Data

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May18

May19

May20

May21

May22

May23

Retained Earnings

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37.90

20.80

61.66

-21.74

-57.56

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Nov17	May18	Nov18	May19	Nov19	May20	Nov20	May21	Nov21	May22	Nov22	May23	Nov23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial								54.19	-21.74	-58.78	-57.56	-63.84

MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities 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 MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (NYSE:MMD) 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 MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund) Business Description

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MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund is a USA-based diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to seek current income exempt from regular U.S. Federal income taxes as well as total return. The company may also invest in TOB (Tender Option Bonds) Floaters and TOB Residuals issued by the TOB Issuer. It evaluates its performance against Barclays Municipal Bond Index.

Executives

Michael Denlinger	other: Portfolio Manager	1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Naim Abou-jaoude	other: CEO, NY LIFE INVEST MGMENT LLC	200 ALDERSGATE STREET, C/O CANDRIAM, NORTH ENTRANCE, LONDON X0 EC1A4HD
Michael Petty	other: Portfolio Manager	1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Alain M Karaoglan	other: Chairman & Interim CEO	230 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10169
Kevin M Gleason	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Robert A Dimella	other: Portfolio Manager	1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Scott Sprauer	other: Portfolio Manager	1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Karen Hammond	other: Advisory Board Member	1601 UTICA AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 900, ST. LOUIS PARK MN 55416
Yie-hsin Hung	other: Executive Vice President	30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Jeffrey S Phlegar	other: CEO of Subadvisor
Yi-chia Kuo	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Nolan Richard H Jr	director	51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
John J Lawlor	other: Portfolio Manager	1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Kirk C Lehneis	officer: President	51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010
Stephen P. Fisher	officer: President	169 LACKAWANNA AVENUE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054