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MSDL's portfolio is growing and diversifying with an increase in investee companies. The outlook is also bright, with a more vibrant deal environment expected in 2025. MSDL stands to benefit asymmetrically from falling rates, as yields are expected to remain more resilient, whereas interest costs are likely to fall in tandem with 2025's rate cuts. MSDL's valuations are at a premium relative to its historical 1-yr fwd P/Es, the broader BDC sector and on a P/NAV basis, reducing the margin of safety for buys.
Does The Kinder Morgan AI-Rally Have Further To Run?
Kinder Morgan, a leading US natural gas transporter, benefits from high cash flow visibility and strong balance sheets, making it a solid investment. KMI has outperformed the broader market and peers, driven by its US-focused operations, low debt, and strategic deleveraging efforts. A discounted cash flow valuation suggests a 12.29% undervaluation, with strong growth prospects fueled by rising energy demand and efficient capital deployment.
Shares of Kinder Morgan (KMI -0.26%) broke out in 2024. The natural gas pipeline giant had rallied more than 50% heading into the last few trading days of the year.
Morgan Stanley's Series A preferred shares are unlikely to be called, making them a true perpetual security due to their advantageous coupon structure. Preferred shares offer better protection than CoCo bonds in stressed market conditions, as CoCos can incur losses even if preferred shares remain unaffected. MS.PR.A's hybrid coupon structure makes it less susceptible to interest rate fluctuations but highly sensitive to credit spreads, posing significant market risk.
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Morgan Stanley's wealth management division achieved steady growth, contributing $6.6 billion in Q2 2024, providing stability amid volatile investment banking and trading revenues. The company returned $1.59 billion to shareholders in Q3 2024 through dividends, showcasing a strong commitment to shareholder value and confidence in long-term growth. Revenue fluctuated over the last year, peaking at $26.3 billion in Q1 2024, driven by a 15% surge in fixed-income trading activity.
Morgan Stanley's strong Q3 performance saw a 17% non-interest revenue increase and a 37% rise in net income attributable to common shareholders. The Series E preferred shares offer a fixed 7.125% dividend, but there's a risk of the bank calling them due to falling interest rates. A long position in these preferred shares hinges on Morgan Stanley not calling them soon. Buying close to $25 mitigates call risk.
Kinder Morgan (KMI 2.33%) pays its investors well. At its current share price, the natural gas pipeline giant's dividend yields 4.3% -- several times higher than the S&P 500 's 1.2% yield.
KMI moves forward with its $1.4B Mississippi Crossing Project, aiming to add 1.5 Bcf/d gas capacity across 206 miles of pipeline in the Southeast U.S. by November 2028.