Kevin Davis's questions to Xai Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Kevin Davis of XA Investments prompted a discussion on XFLT's shareholder base and its strategy for growth.
Answer
Kimberly Flynn, President of XA Investments, described the shareholder base as widely diversified with many small investors and minimal large institutional or activist presence. For growth, she explained the fund primarily uses its at-the-market (ATM) program to accretively issue shares, taking advantage of strong market demand. She stated the benefits of scale are a lower operating expense ratio and improved daily trading liquidity for shareholders.