RE:RE:RE:So Much for a Low Ball Bidmouserman wrote: I think what really screws with my mind, is that LBS is trading at a BIGGER DISCOUNT to NAV than FTN which is actually trading right around NAV, down from over 30% premium a week ago.
LBS reported NAV at 5.93 to Dec 20 , and dropped about 3 % or so on the 21st. So LBS NAV still up around 5.50 and could possibly continue on thru 2019 not missing any distributions.
$15.90. That is the NAV of FTN and FFN the last report before they dropped below $15. It could be that folks see LBS following FFN and FTN, so just getting out now before more capital is lost. If they bought up around $8 or $9, they are just trying to get out before it follows the lead of FFN/FTN. They would rather prevent loss than hang in. It makes sense if they want their income to continue rather than possibly be suspended for who knows how long.
That is one high cost of high yield - volatility. Although if one holds the underlying stocks directly they would still be looking at a lot of red - but at least they would still have the dividend.
For those who want less volatility (even less than the underlying stocks) and a dividend, the Split Preferreds could be the best option. They are like bonds. Very little growth prospects, but very low chance of loss of capital due to the $15 threshold most splits have and very reliable income. Most of the Split preferreds are only down a few % rather than the underlying stocks, many of which are down double digits.
It is a good time to buy the Preferreds right now, many are trading at a discount, which is unusual. Some of them yield 6% to 7% which is more than the underlying stocks - fairly safe leverage, unlike the Class A which are higher risk, higher reward, and can run dry in terms of income for periods of time.
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