ECC: A High Yield Macroeconomic Bet On Low Default Rates
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ECC's high dividend yield is unsustainable due to insufficient GAAP Net Investment Income and reliance on share issuances. The company's long-term returns are expected to be lower, assuming stable economic conditions and limited defaults.

November 19, 2024 | 9:45 am
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ECC's dividend yield of 21.19% is unsustainable due to insufficient GAAP Net Investment Income and reliance on share issuances. Long-term returns are expected to be 12.80% assuming stable economic conditions.
ECC's high dividend yield is not supported by its GAAP Net Investment Income, leading to NAV erosion and reliance on share issuances. This indicates financial instability, making the current yield unsustainable. The expected long-term returns are lower, assuming stable economic conditions and limited defaults, which suggests a negative short-term impact on stock prices.
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