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NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund(NXDT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-8.57% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$4.82
10/20/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NXDT

10/20/2026: NXDT (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-8.57%). Updated daily EoD!

NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund (NXDT) is a closed-end fund that invests in a diverse mix of credit, real estate, and equity assets. Its primary strength lies in the active management team's ability to access specialized alternative deals, offering investors a source of income and potential appreciation outside standard market indices. The investment story centers on navigating market dislocations to generate returns. However, investors must consider risks such as price volatility, sensitivity to interest rates, and the impact of trading at a discount to Net Asset Value. This fund may suit income-oriented investors comfortable with alternative assets and the specific risks of closed-end fund structures.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe fund focuses more on income and opportunistic credit than aggressive capital growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitClosed-end funds are generally driven by yield and discount levels rather than price momentum signals.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveInvestors often target the fund when it trades at a significant discount to its underlying NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund is designed to provide recurring income through its credit and alternative asset distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe fund uses leverage and invests in non-traditional assets, which introduces higher volatility than standard income funds.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highMarket price can fluctuate significantly relative to NAV due to investor sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumHard-to-value private assets may have lag in price reflection.
Competition risk (Credit & Income focus)HighCompetition from larger, lower-cost funds can limit AUM growth.
Business qualityMediumDependence on the external manager's deal-sourcing capability is paramount.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDistributions depend on the performance of underlying credit and real estate holdings.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the manager's ability to time credit cycles effectively.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -55.17%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NXDT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NXDT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.0%) and strong revenue growth (+143.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-167.6%), weak profitability (net margin -136.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NXDT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (10.0% of revenue). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NXDT's strongest growth driver at +178.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+143.5%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-167.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 51.5% and approximately 81.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 27.34% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

State Street Corp 1.64%
Camelot Funds, LLC 0.48%
Nations Financial Group Inc 0.35%
GatePass Capital, LLC 0.26%
Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc 0.12%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NXDT generates approximately $85 of gross profit, $-1,054 of operating income, and $100 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.09%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NXDT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 260.75M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 149.9K shares
Beta 0.9
52 Weeks Range 2.34 - 5.92
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.34 - 5.92
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 12.24%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.49

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment PortfolioInterest from credit holdings, dividends from REITs, and realized capital gains.The fund earns money by collecting interest and dividends from its investments and passing a portion to shareholders.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 571.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.43
Enterprise Value 571.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 106.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 53.11M
Shares Floating 43.14M
Shares Outstanding 53.11M
Shares Floating 43.14M
Percent Insiders 27.34
Percent Institutions 51.51

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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