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Barings Participation Investors (the Trust) (MPV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/17/2025: MPV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 16.53% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 208.41M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.11 | 1Y Target Price 5.65 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.11 | 1Y Target Price 5.65 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 15.15 - 20.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.15 - 20.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.54% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.62 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 74.25% | Operating Margin (TTM) 85.63% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.91% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.11 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 230161216 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.18 |
Enterprise Value 230161216 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 10622400 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 10622400 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 30.14 |
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Barings Participation Investors (the Trust)
Company Overview
History and Background
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is a closed-end investment fund managed by Barings LLC. It focuses on generating income and capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and other assets. It was founded to capitalize on the market for below investment grade (high yield) debt.
Core Business Areas
- Investment Management: Manages a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and related assets to generate income and capital appreciation for investors. It seeks to take advantage of credit market inefficiencies to deliver high risk-adjusted returns for its investors.
Leadership and Structure
Barings LLC serves as the investment manager. Portfolio management is overseen by experienced professionals within Barings' fixed income team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio: MPV invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The fund does not disclose specific market share data for its investment strategies, however, it competes with numerous other investment firms and fixed income funds.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The closed-end fund industry is influenced by interest rates, credit spreads, and overall market sentiment. Mortgage-backed securities are sensitive to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds.
Positioning
MPV aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through active management of its mortgage-backed securities portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for mortgage-backed securities is vast, encompassing trillions of dollars. MPV's positioning is as a niche player specializing in active management within this broader market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team at Barings LLC
- Active management approach
- Focus on income generation
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
- Concentration in mortgage-backed securities
- Potential for credit losses
Opportunities
- Market dislocations creating attractive investment opportunities
- Increasing demand for income-generating assets
- Expansion into new asset classes
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic downturn impacting mortgage performance
- Increased competition from other investment firms
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN)
- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL)
- Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO)
Competitive Landscape
MPV competes with other closed-end funds and investment managers focused on fixed income and mortgage-backed securities. Performance depends on security selection and market timing.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on market conditions and the fund's investment performance. It is best evaluated from official financials.
Future Projections: Future projections are subject to market uncertainties and management's investment decisions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives would be detailed in company reports and press releases.
Summary
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is a closed-end fund focused on mortgage-backed securities. Its strength lies in the experience of its management team and active management style. However, it faces risks related to interest rate sensitivity and credit performance. Future performance depends on market conditions and management's ability to generate attractive returns. The absence of recent acquisitions also suggests that Barings is focused on managing its existing portfolio, rather than rapidly expanding through new ventures.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Barings LLC Website
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Barings Participation Investors (the Trust)
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1989-06-30 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Barings Participation Investors is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in below-investment grade, long-term corporate debt obligations which are directly purchased from its issuers. The fund also seeks to invest in warrants, conversion rights, or other equity related instruments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Standard and Poor's Industrials Composite, Russell 2000 Index, Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index, and Lehman Brothers Intermediate U.S. Credit Index. The fund was formerly known as Babson Capital Participation Investors. Barings Participation Investors was formed on April 7, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
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