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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.
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.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) has announced its monthly distribution schedule. The Trust declared a monthly common share distribution of $0.070 per share and a quarterly preferred share dividend of $0.40625 for its 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares (NYSE:XFLTPRA).
The common share distribution will be payable on November 3, 2025, while the preferred share dividend is due on October 31, 2025. Both share classes have an ex-dividend and record date of October 15, 2025. The distributions remain unchanged from previous declarations and may be sourced from net investment income, capital gains, and/or return of capital.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) has declared its monthly distribution of $0.070 per common share, maintaining the same amount as the previous month. The distribution is payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2025.
The Trust, which focuses on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on income across credit cycles, invests primarily in floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of its Managed Assets are allocated to these instruments.
Distributions may come from net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital, with final tax characteristics to be reported on Form 1099 after the 2025 calendar year end.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) has announced its upcoming Q2 2025 Quarterly Webinar scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 11:00 am ET. The webinar will feature a Q&A session moderated by Kevin Davis, Managing Director at XAI, alongside Kimberly Flynn, President at XAI, and Lauren Law, Senior Portfolio Manager at Octagon Credit Investors.
The Trust focuses on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on income generation across credit cycles. It maintains a portfolio primarily invested in private credit markets, with at least 80% of Managed Assets allocated to floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments under normal market conditions.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) has declared its monthly distribution of $0.070 per common share, maintaining the same amount as the previous month. The distribution will be payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.
The Trust, which focuses on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on income across credit cycles, invests primarily in floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of its Managed Assets are allocated to these instruments. The distribution may come from various sources including net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.
XA Investments (NYSE:XFLT) has released its Second Quarter 2025 Market Update, revealing significant growth in the non-listed closed-end fund (CEF) market. The report shows total managed assets reaching $227 billion, with 288 interval and tender offer funds in operation. Key highlights include a 17% increase in funds reaching over $1 billion in AUM, with 50 funds crossing this milestone.
The market now comprises 144 interval funds managing $132.8 billion (59% of total assets) and 144 tender offer funds managing $93.9 billion (41%). Q2 2025 saw 23 new fund launches, up from 10 in Q2 2024, with market-wide net assets increasing by $15 billion from the previous quarter. The report also highlights a trend toward reduced investor suitability restrictions and the emergence of Specialty Structures within the market.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) has announced its monthly distribution and quarterly preferred shares dividend. The Trust declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.070 per common share and a quarterly dividend of $0.40625 per share for its 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares (NYSE: XFLTPRA).
Both distributions maintain their previous declaration amounts with no changes. The common share distribution will be payable on August 1, 2025, while the preferred shares dividend is scheduled for payment on July 31, 2025. Both share classes have an ex-dividend and record date of July 15, 2025.
The Trust focuses on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on income generation across credit cycles. It maintains a portfolio primarily invested in floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments, with at least 80% of its Managed Assets allocated to these securities under normal market conditions.
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) has announced its upcoming Q1 2025 Quarterly Webinar, scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. The webinar will feature a Q&A session moderated by Kevin Davis, Managing Director at XAI, with participation from Kimberly Flynn, President at XAI, and Lauren Law, Senior Portfolio Manager at Octagon Credit Investors.
XFLT is a trust focused on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on income generation across credit cycles. The Trust maintains at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments under normal market conditions. The Trust's shares trade on NYSE under "XFLT," while its 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares trade under "XFLTPRA."
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