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 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its 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 DeclarationXFLTPRAApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025April 30, 2025$0.40625No Change1       The Trust's net investment income and capital gain can vary significantly over time; however, the Trust seeks to maintain more stable common share monthly distributions over time. The Trust's investments in CLOs are subject to comp

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

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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

XA Investments LLC ("XAI"), a Chicago-based alternative investment management and consulting firm, has welcomed Paul Dunn as a Senior Advisor. After a successful investment management career that culminated at Bluerock Capital Markets, Paul will advise XAI on sales and distribution. XAI provides individual investors with access to institutional-caliber alternative managers by partnering with established industry professionals with proven capabilities in alternative credit, private debt, and select hedge fund strategies. "Paul's executive leadership in the alternatives market is second to none. We are pleased to have him join the XAI senior advisor group and lend his interval fund expertise

CHICAGO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its 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 DeclarationXFLTPRAApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025April 30, 2025$0.40625No Change1       The Trust's net investment income and capital gain can vary significantly over time; however, the Trust seeks to maintain more stable common share monthly distributions over time. The Trust's investments in CLOs are subject to comp

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

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.085 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE:XFLT), payable on December 2, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of November 15, 2024, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.085 per share. The following dates apply to the declaration: Ex-Dividend Date   November 15, 2024   Record Date   November 15, 2024   Payable Date   December 2, 2024   Amount   $0.085 per common share   Change from Previous Month   No change Commo

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the "Trust") has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.085 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 Class Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Amount Change from Previous Declaration XFLT October 15, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 1, 2024 $0.085 No Change XFLTPRA October 15, 2024 October 15, 2024 October 31, 2024 $0.40625 No Change1 Common share di