Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. It is managed by Madison Asset Management, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in reasonably priced growth (GARP) stocks of large and mid-cap companies. It also writes covered call options to make its investments. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach, focusing on such factors as PEG ratios (price-earnings ratio to growth rate), financial strength, and industry leadership to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the CBOE S&P 500 Buy/Write Index. The fund conducts in-house research to make its investments. It was formerly known as Madison/Claymore Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund. Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund was formed on May 6, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
IPO Year: 2004
Exchange: NYSE
Website: madisonfunds.com/individual/madison-covered-call-an
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CHICAGO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC ("XAI"), an alternative investment management and consulting firm, announced today that its Non-Listed Closed-End Funds First Quarter 2025 Market Update shows a strong start to 2025 in both fund launches and asset gathering. The market update is a comprehensive research report detailing current market trends and industry highlights. The non-listed closed-end fund (CEF) market includes all interval and tender offer funds. The report introduces the XAI Interval Fund Index™ (INTVL), analyzes recent developments in co-investment relief, and reviews 2024 net flows across the market. "The non-listed CEF market continues to grow afte
CHICAGO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC ("XAI"), a leader in closed-end interval and tender offer fund research, announced the launch of the new XAI Interval Fund Index ("INTVL"). A total return index, INTVL tracks interval/tender offer funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, with over $100 million in net assets. At the end of March 2025, the Index's 77 constituents combined for more than $103 billion in total net assets, or roughly 60% of the net asset value for the entire interval and tender offer fund market. The Index has a January 2023 base date with two years of historical performance. "The XAI Interval Fund Index will give asset managers a
CHICAGO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on May 1, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of April 15, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date April 15, 2025 Record Date April 15, 2025 Payable Date May 1, 2025 Amount $0.077 per common share Change from Previous Month No change Common share distributions may be paid from net investment
CHICAGO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (the "Fund"), has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.06 per share on the Fund's common shares (NYSE:MCN) payable on May 1, 2025, June 2, 2025, and July 1, 2025. The total amount equals $0.18 and represents no change from the previous quarter's distribution amount. As previously announced in its distribution declaration dated March 3, 2025, the Fund has changed its distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly, effective with the April 1, 2025 declaration. XA Investments believes this change will enable investors to better manage their cash flow needs. The following dates apply to the declar
CHICAGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (the "Fund" or "MCN") has declared its regular quarterly distribution of $0.18 per share on the Fund's common shares, payable on April 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous quarter's distribution amount of $0.18 per common share. In addition, the Fund announced that it will change its distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly. The first monthly declaration will be made on April 1, 2025, and the first monthly distribution will be made on May 1, 2025. Kimberly Flynn, President of XA Investments, sai
CHICAGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on April 1, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per common share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date March 17, 2025 Record Date March 17, 2025 Payable Date April 1, 2025 Amount $0.077 per common share Change from Previous Month No change Common share distributions may be paid from n
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) (the "Trust") today announced that it plans to host the Trust's Quarterly Webinar on March 5, 2025 at 11:00 am (Eastern Time). Kevin Davis, Managing Director at XA Investments ("XAI") will moderate the Q&A style webinar with Kimberly Flynn, President at XAI, and Lauren Law, Senior Portfolio Manager at Octagon Credit Investors. TO JOIN VIA WEB: Please go to the Knowledge Bank section of xainvestments.com or click here to find the online registration link. TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: After joining via web, if you prefer to use your phone for audio, you must select that option and call
CHICAGO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on March 3, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend DateFebruary 18, 2025 Record DateFebruary 18, 2025 Payable DateMarch 3, 2025 Amount$0.077 per common share Change from Previous MonthNo change Common
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC ("XAI"), an alternative investment management and consulting firm, has released its Non-Listed Closed-End Funds Fourth Quarter 2024 Market Update, which is a comprehensive research report detailing current market trends and industry highlights. The non-listed closed-end funds (CEF) market includes all interval and tender offer funds. The report covers recent M&A activity for private asset managers, 2024 success stories, and expanded coverage on the infrastructure fund category. "The non-listed CEF market had a record year in 2024 with 50 funds launching and many more entering the SEC registration process," stated Kimberly Flynn
CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSE:MCN) (the "Fund") today announced that it plans to host a webinar on February 4, 2025, at 11:00 am (Eastern Time). MCN employs a covered call equity strategy that seeks to generate income and gains. On the webinar, the Fund's management team will review the benefits and risks of a hedged equity approach to investing. Jared Hagen, Vice President at XA Investments ("XAI") will moderate the webinar with Kimberly Flynn, President at XAI, and Ray Di Bernardo, Portfolio Manager at Madison Investments ("Madison"). Webinar participants are encouraged to ask questions of the Fund's management team. TO JOIN VIA
Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (NYSE:MCN) ("MCN" or the "Fund") announced three significant changes today. The Fund appointed XA Investments LLC ("XAI") as its investment adviser, and it also retained Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison") as its sub-adviser. Additionally, the Fund announced that it would change its corporate name to XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund. The Fund expects to trade under its new name on or around December 9, 2024, and it will retain its current New York Stock Exchange ticker MCN. The appointment of XAI and Madison as MCN's investment adviser and sub-adviser, respectively, follows the receipt of approval from the Fund's shareholders at a sp
CHICAGO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on May 1, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of April 15, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date April 15, 2025 Record Date April 15, 2025 Payable Date May 1, 2025 Amount $0.077 per common share Change from Previous Month No change Common share distributions may be paid from net investment
CHICAGO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (the "Fund"), has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.06 per share on the Fund's common shares (NYSE:MCN) payable on May 1, 2025, June 2, 2025, and July 1, 2025. The total amount equals $0.18 and represents no change from the previous quarter's distribution amount. As previously announced in its distribution declaration dated March 3, 2025, the Fund has changed its distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly, effective with the April 1, 2025 declaration. XA Investments believes this change will enable investors to better manage their cash flow needs. The following dates apply to the declar
CHICAGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (the "Fund" or "MCN") has declared its regular quarterly distribution of $0.18 per share on the Fund's common shares, payable on April 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous quarter's distribution amount of $0.18 per common share. In addition, the Fund announced that it will change its distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly. The first monthly declaration will be made on April 1, 2025, and the first monthly distribution will be made on May 1, 2025. Kimberly Flynn, President of XA Investments, sai
CHICAGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on April 1, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per common share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date March 17, 2025 Record Date March 17, 2025 Payable Date April 1, 2025 Amount $0.077 per common share Change from Previous Month No change Common share distributions may be paid from n
CHICAGO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on March 3, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.077 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend DateFebruary 18, 2025 Record DateFebruary 18, 2025 Payable DateMarch 3, 2025 Amount$0.077 per common share Change from Previous MonthNo change Common
CHICAGO, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.077 per share of the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT). The Trust also declared preferred dividends for the quarter of $0.40625 per share of the Trust's 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares (NYSE:XFLTPRA). The following dates apply to each declaration: Share ClassEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable DateAmountChange from Previous DeclarationXFLTJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025February 3, 2025$0.077No ChangeXFLTPRAJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025January 31, 2025$0.40625No Change1 _______________________________1 The Trust's 6
Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (the "Fund") has declared its regular quarterly distribution of $0.18 per share on the Fund's common shares (NYSE:MCN), payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 17, 2024, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous quarter's distribution amount of $0.18 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date December 17, 2024 Record Date December 17, 2024 Payable Date December 31, 2024 Amount $0.18 per share Change from Previous Quarter
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Madison Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund (NYSE:MCN) (the "Fund") declares its quarterly dividend of $0.18/share. The dividends will be payable September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 17, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be September 17, 2024. If it is determined that a notification is required pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, such notice will be posted to the Fund's website after the close of business three business days before the payable date. If a distribution rate is largely comprised of sources other than income, it may not reflect Fund performance. The Fund's obje
MADISON, Wis., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Madison Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund (NYSE:MCN) (the "Fund") declares its quarterly dividend of $0.18/share. The dividends will be payable June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 14, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be June 14, 2024. If it is determined that a notification is required pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, such notice will be posted to the Fund's website after the close of business three business days before the payable date. If a distribution rate is largely comprised of sources other than income, it may not reflect Fund performance. The Fund's objective is to achi
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Madison Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund (NYSE:MCN) (the "Fund") declares its quarterly dividend of $0.18/share. The dividends will be payable December 29, 2023 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2023. The ex-dividend date will be December 14, 2023. If it is determined that a notification is required pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, such notice will be posted to the Fund's website after the close of business three business days before the payable date. If a distribution rate is largely comprised of sources other than income, it may not reflect Fund performance. The Fund's objective
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