MCN: Discount Now Makes This A More Appealing Choice (Upgrade)

XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund currently trades at an 8.86% discount, with a 12.29% distribution yield and a monthly payout schedule. MCN's performance has lagged the broader equity market, with flat NAV returns since our last coverage. The fund offers a generally more balanced, value-oriented portfolio with sector diversification and a covered call strategy, underweighting technology relative to the S&P 500.