Eagle Point Credit (ECC) Stock

Two new additions to the HDO Bond Ladder: Baby Bonds ECCU and GAINI, both maturing in 2030. As we enter 2025, the fixed-income landscape offers opportunities despite declining short-term rates, with quality companies providing attractive long-term yields through preferred securities and baby bonds. Investment-grade debt securities with high coupons offer attractive yields. Diversify with staggered call/maturity dates to safeguard income and enhance portfolio stability.

Founder and CEO Tom Majewski explains Eagle Point's two funds, ECC and EIC, and offering high monthly distributions to investors. CLOs, backed by senior secured loans to large corporations, provide robust cash flow and have shown resilience across multiple credit cycles.

Eagle Point Credit's extended reinvestment periods and increased equity mix position it well for resilient yields in a falling rates environment. Declining loan accumulation facilities may preview slower portfolio growth, posing a challenge for net investment income and cash flow. ECC trades at a lower than usual premium to NAV, making the buys relatively more appealing.

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of December and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. All preferred stock sectors declined as longer-term Treasury yields rose; mREITs outperformed due to SOFR Fix/Float and CMT Reset preferreds. BDC GAIN issued a 7.875% 2030 baby bond.

The Fed's revised guidance for only two rate cuts in 2025 caused market panic, despite a current rate cut to 4.25-4.5%. Floating rate instruments like CLOs remain attractive due to their high-yield and low volatility, especially with rates staying above 4%. I identify one ETF and two CEFs for investors looking to take advantage of this panic and new course for the Fed.

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CLO Equity offers high returns but comes with significant risks, especially during economic downturns, as defaults can severely impact the equity tranche. ECC's GAAP Net Investment Income (NII) is insufficient to cover its dividend payouts, leading to NAV erosion and reliance on share issuances. ECC's current dividend yield of 21.19% is unsustainable, with expected long-term returns of 12.80%, assuming stable economic conditions and limited defaults.