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XAI Octagon Floating Rate and Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company focused on floating-rate credit instruments and other structured credit investments within the private credit markets. Its stated objective is to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income generation across multiple stages of the credit cycle, and its common shares of beneficial interest trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol XFLT.
The news flow around XFLT often centers on its regular monthly common share distributions, including announcements of declared distribution amounts, record dates, payable dates and any changes from prior distribution levels. These distribution updates also describe how payments may be sourced from net investment income, capital gains and/or return of capital, and they outline related tax considerations for shareholders.
Another recurring theme in XFLT-related news is the Trust’s capital structure activity. This includes announcements about preferred share offerings and redemptions, such as the issuance of Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, the use of proceeds to refinance existing leverage, and the redemption of 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares. Filings and press releases describe dividend rates, liquidation preferences, redemption terms and the role of these preferred shares in the Trust’s financing.
News items also highlight the broader role of XA Investments LLC, the Trust’s investment adviser, and Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, its investment sub-adviser. XAI publishes market research on interval and tender offer funds and has launched indices such as the XAI Interval Fund Index and the XAI Interval Fund Credit Index, which relate to alternative credit strategies similar to those pursued by the Trust. For investors and analysts following XFLT, the news page provides ongoing insight into distribution policies, leverage and preferred share activity, and adviser-led research initiatives connected to the Trust’s credit-focused investment approach.
XA Investments (MCN) launched the XAI Interval Fund Credit Index (INTVL-C) on Jan 8, 2026 to track non-listed closed-end interval and tender offer funds with majority allocations to alternative credit strategies.
The index is a daily total-return benchmark (reinvests distributions), has a base date of Jan 1, 2023, and comprised 58 constituents representing > $79 billion in combined net assets as of Dec 31, 2025. INTVL-C is a credit-focused sub-index of the broader XAI Interval Fund Index (101 constituents) and is calculated and rebalanced quarterly by Indxx, Inc.; ticker on Bloomberg is INTVL-C.
XA Investments (XAI) announced that the Octagon XAI CLO Income Fund (OCTIX) is now available for purchase by advisers who clear or custody through the Charles Schwab platform as of January 6, 2026. The Fund is an evergreen interval fund with monthly distributions, quarterly repurchases, and a daily NAV. The Fund's investment objective is to provide high income and total return and it invests at least 80% of assets in CLO securities, including CLO debt tranches and CLO equity. OCTIX is available for electronic ticketing on Schwab under the ticker OCTIX (Class I) and OCTAX (Class A). Contact info@xainvestments.com or 888-903-3358 for more information.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) declared a monthly common share distribution of $0.060 per share, payable on January 30, 2026 to holders of record on January 15, 2026. The new payout is a 14.29% decrease from last month’s $0.070 per share.
The Trust cited Federal Reserve rate reductions and continued interest rate spread compression as adverse factors for portfolio income. As of market close on December 31, 2025, the annualized distribution rate is 15.00% on market price and 13.48% on NAV. The Trust noted distributions may include net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital, and final tax characterization will be reported on Form 1099 after 2026.
XA Investments (MCN) will expand its XAI Interval Fund Index™ suite with a new sub-index, the XAI Interval Fund Credit Index™ (INTVL-C), expected to launch in Q1 2026. INTVL-C is a total return benchmark that tracks alternative credit non-listed closed-end interval and tender offer funds with majority credit allocations and currently consists of 54 constituents. The sub-index factors in credit elements such as distribution reinvestments, is calculated on a net total return basis, is calculated daily and rebalanced quarterly, and is maintained by Indxx, Inc. XAI positions INTVL-C as a dedicated benchmark to improve comparisons and risk assessment among credit interval funds.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) declared a monthly common share distribution of $0.070 per share, payable December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (ex-dividend December 15, 2025). The distribution amount is unchanged from the prior month.
The Trust notes distributions may be paid from net investment income, capital gains, and/or a return of capital; tax breakdowns will be reported on Form 1099 after year-end. The Trust seeks stable monthly distributions but warns distributions can exceed GAAP net investment income and future payments are not guaranteed.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) will host a Quarterly Webinar on December 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET. The live Q&A webinar will be moderated by Kevin Davis, Managing Director at XA Investments, with Kimberly Flynn, President at XA Investments, and Lauren Law, Senior Portfolio Manager at Octagon Credit Investors.
Investors can register via the Knowledge Bank at xainvestments.com; phone audio options are provided after joining via web. A replay will be posted in the Knowledge Bank. The Trust seeks attractive total return with emphasis on income by investing primarily in private credit and, under normal conditions, at least 80% of Managed Assets in floating rate credit and structured credit. The Trust’s common shares trade under XFLT and its 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares trade under XFLTPRA.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) declared a monthly common share distribution of $0.070 per share, payable on December 1, 2025 to holders of record on November 17, 2025. The distribution amount is unchanged from the prior month.
The Trust said distributions may be paid from net investment income, capital gains and/or a return of capital; final tax characterization will be reported on Form 1099 after 2025 tax filings. The Trust seeks stable monthly payouts and normally invests at least 80% of Managed Assets in floating rate credit and structured credit investments. Future payments depend on Board declarations and available cash.
XA Investments (NYSE: XFLT) will host a webinar on October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET to discuss recent developments in the CLO and leveraged loan market. Kevin Davis, Managing Director, will moderate with speakers Kimberly Flynn, President, and Ben McCulloch, Managing Director.
The firm serves as investment advisor to XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) and Octagon XAI CLO Income Fund (OCTIX). Participants can register online or join audio via provided phone numbers using Webinar ID 810 9429 6035. A replay will be available in the Knowledge Bank at xainvestments.com.
XA Investments (XFLT) published its Third Quarter 2025 market update reporting a milestone 304 interval and tender offer funds and combined $215 billion in net assets ($252 billion total managed assets) as of Sept 30, 2025. The market now comprises 158 interval funds ($145.9B) and 146 tender offer funds ($105.7B). Q3 saw $19B net-assets growth quarter-over-quarter and 20 new funds launched (70% interval). Q2 net flows were positive at over $13B with 63% of funds reporting inflows. Suitability restrictions are easing: 55% of funds have no investor restrictions and 16 funds removed accredited-only limits since Q2 2025.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) has secured an agreement with institutional investors for a $73 million private placement of Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares. The Trust expects to receive approximately $71.5 million in net proceeds from the sale.
The preferred shares, due January 31, 2031, will pay quarterly dividends at a fixed annual rate of 5.92% ($0.5920 per share). The shares must be redeemed at their $10.00 liquidation preference plus accumulated unpaid dividends on the Term Redemption Date. The Trust maintains the option to redeem shares earlier, subject to a make-whole premium.
The proceeds will be used to refinance existing leverage and for general corporate purposes. The transaction is expected to close by December 18, 2025, subject to standard closing conditions.
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