CLO Research

The equity tranche IRRs for 2.0 US CLO deals by vintage are summarised in the table below, based on a sample of 619 fully redeemed deals from the 2012–2020 vintages. An issue price of $95 has been assumed, with residual values and incentive fees factored into the IRR calculations. The final equity NAV includes both the last equity distribution and accrued interest.

December 2024: Summary of CLO Research Insights

Market Value Over-Collateralization (MVOC), for instance, at the BB tranche level, is calculated by dividing the collateral market value (MV) by the sum of CLO liabilities (AAA to BB). MVOC is a key point-in-time metric for valuing CLO-rated tranches, widely tracked by participants in both primary and secondary markets.

Market Value Over-Collateralization (MVOC), for instance, at the BB tranche level, is calculated by dividing the collateral market value (MV) by the sum of CLO liabilities (AAA to BB). MVOC is a crucial point-in-time metric for pricing CLO-rated tranches, closely monitored by primary and secondary market participants.

Investing in CLO equity demands a thorough understanding of the asset class and a carefully considered strategic approach. As a first-loss investment, it carries inherent risks, but it also offers the potential for substantive returns. The performance of CLO equity investments is influenced by several key factors.