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Oxford Lane Capital Corporation has delivered an 18.5% total return since April 2024, outperforming the S&P 500, and continues to offer high-yield distributions. Significant insider buying and new CLO investments totaling $920M in Q2 and Q3 2025 support the ongoing income potential of OXLC. Despite fears of lower interest rates, OXLC's CLO equity investments yield 23.9%, ensuring robust distribution coverage and potential future increases.

Going into OXLC's Q3 FY25 results, my analysis had suggested growth shoots in the overall deal environment. I am glad to see that yesterday's results release is confirming my thesis as net investments activity reached record highs and warehouse investments too saw a growth revival. I expect these portfolio growth drivers to translate into upticks in net investment income (NII) and NAV. But I do not like how frequent dilution is depressing NII per share.

2025 faces 2 key macro scenarios. Real-time inflation data and industry forecasts suggest that the contained inflation, growth-constructive one is more likely. In such an environment, OXLC is poised to benefit from higher deal activity in the US CLO market, which would be accretive to subsequent net investment income growth. OXLC's valuations are at a lower than usual premium to NAV, making buys more acceptable for CLO investors.

The yield curve is normalizing, making shorter-term yields lower than long-term yields, and we expect short-term yields to decrease further by 2025. We recommend the OXLCP preferred shares from Oxford Lane Capital Corporation for our low-duration portfolio due to its 8.44% yield and lower risk profile. OXLC's fixed-income securities have decent credit ratings despite high leverage costs, making them attractive for high-yield, low-duration investments.

Oxford Lane Capital offers a high dividend yield of 21.2%, supported by earnings, making it attractive for retirees seeking income despite price volatility. OXLC's valuation is appealing, trading at a lower premium to NAV than average, with potential growth from new investments and anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025. The fund's strategy focuses on a diverse portfolio of CLO equity, which presents higher risk but potential for significant income and appreciation.

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the first week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks saw slight declines as Treasury yields rose, but year-to-date returns remain strong, outperforming REITs and BDCs. Lower-priced preferreds offer better capital gain potential and are more attractive due to lower negative convexity compared to higher-priced counterparts.

OXLC's 20% yield is intriguing but has not proved to hold out over time. The fund's diversified portfolio and modest leverage offer some stability, but this also comes with exposure to cyclical risks. Historical dividend cuts during COVID and the cyclical nature of CLO equity highlight the potential for capital loss and unreliable income.

Oxford Lane Capital offers a high dividend yield above 20%, making it attractive for income-focused investors. OXLC's portfolio strategy focuses on high current income from CLO debt and equity, with significant growth in fair value over the last year. Interest rate cuts may reduce net investment income short term but can improve borrower strength, reduce defaults, and create new investment opportunities.

Oxford Lane Capital has outperformed the S&P 500 by +1.94% since my last 'Sell' view on this closed-ended fund in February 2024. But I am retaining my stance. Distributions continue to be funded by capital raises instead of operational cash flow. I don't see how this is sustainable long term. Oxford Lane Capital investments' fair value is below cost, which means the sale of investments would also lead to a loss. This does not help recoup negative operating cash flows.

Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) is having a good year as it continues beating the S&P 500 index. Its stock has risen by 7.49% while the S&P 500 index has jumped by 18.13%.