OXFD LANE

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the last week of March and highlight recent market action. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. authorized a $150m share repurchase program to potentially support its price. Nuveen proposed merging preferreds CEFs JPC and JPI, continuing its trend of consolidating term funds into perpetual CEFs.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We tracked six new preferred stock and exchange traded debt offerings with yields from 6.15% to 10%, highlighting their CDx3 Compliance Scores. Oxford Lane Capital Corp.'s new exchange notes (OXLCG) achieved a perfect CDx3 Compliance Score, offering a 7.95% fixed coupon and a BBB+ rating. Preferred stock IPOs often trade temporarily on the OTC, allowing investors to buy shares at wholesale prices before they move to retail exchanges.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Collateralized loan obligation CEFs offer high yields but come with significant leverage, volatility and higher risk, making them less appropriate for all income investors. Baby bonds and preferred offerings from CLO CEFs provide safer, more stable income, balancing risk-reward when it comes to seeking income. We have new offerings in the space since our last update, leading to greater diversification potential and increasing the viability of setting up a ladder of maturities.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com