MSC Income Fund: Let's See What The Fed Does First

(11min)

Summary

  • MSC Income Fund remains a hold due to economic uncertainty, short track record, and premium valuation despite solid management and fundamentals.
  • Earnings showed mixed results: higher net investment income but declining total investment income and increased non-performing loans, raising caution.
  • Dividend coverage is solid for now, but potential rate cuts and economic headwinds could pressure payouts and share price in coming quarters.
  • I recommend adding MSIF only on significant pullbacks below $15, as current risks outweigh near-term upside potential.
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Introduction

If you're a BDC enthusiast like myself, or invest heavily in the sector, then you know BDCs are highly sensitive to the direction of interest rates.

With uncertainty surrounding the Fed's decision on rate cuts due to

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