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We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the first week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks saw slight declines as Treasury yields rose, but year-to-date returns remain strong, outperforming REITs and BDCs. Lower-priced preferreds offer better capital gain potential and are more attractive due to lower negative convexity compared to higher-priced counterparts. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The Fed is expected to lower short-term rates soon, impacting distributions for investment vehicles like CEFs and BDCs. Investors should focus on both distribution paths and valuations of CEFs, as valuation changes can significantly affect portfolio wealth. BDCs, despite holding floating-rate assets, offer high dividend coverage and income diversification, making them attractive even in a rate-cutting cycle. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

New offerings from New York Mortgage Trust, Dime Community Bancshares, and Oxford Lane Capital Corp. with fixed coupon rates and credit ratings. DCOMG achieved a perfect CDx3 Compliance Score, while Morgan Stanley and Regions Financial Corporation also priced new preferred stock offerings. Investors can buy new shares at wholesale prices through the OTC exchange, track past preferred stock IPOs below par, and stay updated on the current marketplace offerings. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com