VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD)

I expect the Fed to cut rates soon, with markets pricing in an 89% chance of a 25bps cut this month. Ongoing and future rate cuts will pressure SOFR-linked assets, especially BDCs, causing yield compr...

BDCs have priced in some pain in this interest rate cycle. Some BDC are actually cheap as well. We look at BIZD, a BDC ETF, and tell you what we think.

Steven Bavaria, from Inside the Income Factory, discusses credit assets like high-yield bonds, senior loans, and BDCs for stable, high-yield income, favoring closed-end funds for their resilience and ...

BIZD is the largest BDC-focused ETF. Yet, I would say that it presents a very suboptimal offering. For example, more than 50% of BIZD's AuM is subject to a material dividend cut risk.

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We are in a 'hated bull market' with record highs despite weak economic fundamentals and tight fixed income spreads. High-risk assets like BDCs are especially vulnerable in this environment, making th...

The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight ...

A diversified, funds-only portfolio can deliver reliable 6-7% income and market-matching growth, ideal for retirees seeking simplicity and peace of mind. Asset allocation spans dividend growth, bonds,...

Blue-chip dividend stocks are great for compounding wealth, but valuation discipline is crucial for strong returns. I discuss 3 popular blue-chip dividend stocks that are due for a sharp pullback. I'm...

By Coulter Regal, CFA, Product Manager Private markets have surged to $15T, but access remains complex. We explore two ways to gain exposure to private credit and asset managers without traditional hu...