XA Investments to Become Adviser to Evanston Capital Alternative Investment Fund and Retain Evanston as Portfolio Manager

Reflects XA Investments Continued Focus on Evergreen Alternative Investment Funds Reflects XA Investments Continued Focus on Evergreen Alternative Investment Funds

GlobeNewsWire • May 5, 2026

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Declares its Monthly Common Shares Distribution of $0.225 per Share

CHICAGO, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.225 per share on the Trust's common shares (NYSE: XFLT), payable on June 1, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026, as noted below. The amount of the distribution represents no change from the previous month's distribution amount of $0.225 per share.

GlobeNewsWire • May 1, 2026

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Tr (XFLT) Discusses Trust Developments, CLO and Loan Market Conditions, and Reverse Stock Split Transcript

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Tr (XFLT) Discusses Trust Developments, CLO and Loan Market Conditions, and Reverse Stock Split Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026

14%+ Yield Is A Red Flag For Most -- But A Buy For These 2 Stocks

The higher yields we choose, the more risks we introduce in our portfolios. Usually, the double-digit level is the tipping point from which the risks start to increase exponentially. The 14%+ yielding zone is very dangerous (packed with many landmines and only few areas of safety).

Seeking Alpha • Apr 3, 2026

Two 11%+ Retirement Income Gems For Scary Times

In Q1, the narrative that we had at the start of the year has completely changed. The market has stopped chatting about new record highs and started to dig deep to find areas of shelter. The 11%+ yield territory is probably the last thing that would come to retirement income investors' minds when thinking about protection.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 30, 2026

XA Investments Appoints Lauren Michalak as Managing Director and Head of Product Development & Strategy

CHICAGO, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC (XAI), a Chicago-based alternative investment management and consulting firm, announced that Lauren Michalak has joined the firm as a managing director and head of product development and strategy, leading efforts in those areas for the firm's proprietary closed-end funds. She will also serve the firm's interval fund consulting clients and research clients.

GlobeNewsWire • Mar 26, 2026

How I'd Build My Own $1,000 Monthly Paycheck With 3 Likely Safe Picks

Inflation has significantly eroded portfolio purchasing power, especially for conservative investors avoiding high-growth stocks. Traditional yield producers like Realty Income have failed to outpace inflation, worsening real income outcomes. I prioritize seeking high-yield, recession-resistant investments to generate durable monthly income amidst volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 21, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review: Daily-NAV CEFs Point To More Pain For CLO Equity

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of March and highlight recent market action. It was a tough week for CEFs due to declines in both Treasuries and stocks. CLO Equity CEFs have experienced significant pressure, with February NAVs estimated to show double-digit declines, driven by syndicated loan market weakness.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2026

Value + Quality + Cash Flow Is King

Scott Kaufman from The Dividend Kings explains the large rotation from growth focused investments to being overwhelmingly focused on value. Strict valuation discipline, exiting quality names like Enbridge (ENB) when total return outlooks turn negative due to overvaluation.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2026

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Announces 1-For-5 Reverse Stock Split and Effective Date

CHICAGO, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) (the “Trust”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of a 1-for-5 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the Trust's common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Shares”).

GlobeNewsWire • Mar 6, 2026