
XAI Octagon Floating Rate and Alternative Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
XFLTDividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.06 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 7 days on January 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | $0.06 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 |
| December 1, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| November 3, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 |
| October 1, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: XAI Octagon Floating Rate and Alternative Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest has rewarded shareholders with 99 dividend payments over the past 9 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held XFLT shares during this period received a total of $7.30 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.06/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: XFLT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 18.63%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2017, the dividend payout has decreased by 13.0%, from $0.07 to $0.06.
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