Bank of America (BAC) called their 6.50% perpetual preferred (BAC-Y) today for redemption on 1/27/2020 which is the 1st day they are available to be redeemed.
No loss will be incurred by holders as it was trading around $25.40 yesterday.
This is one more issue gone from the “Investment Grade $25 issues in or near 1st redemption date” list.
I did not have this issue on the list from back in November since it was a few months out, but it looks like I should update the list further with additional issues–say up to 3 months out.
Here is the list–showing how many issues have been called for redemption in the last month.
NOTE–the yield to worst shown is incorrect-as it doesn’t count accrued dividends/interest, but I hope to install a new formula before long.
I continue to hold the Vornado Realty Trust (VNO-L) perpetual (VNO-L) 5.40% and the WR Berkley (WRB-B) 5.625% Subordinated Notes.
The reason to hold some of these issues is because they are tied to $25 fairly closely because they are in, or near, potential redemptions and thus likely trade with less volatility–and their coupons are strong in the current rate environment.
As always if you have a Google account you can take your own copy of this list.