Belden Inc. (BDC)

The BDC market's days of outperformance are likely over, with high yields but limited price and dividend growth expected going forward. Despite sector headwinds like lower base rates and falling credi...

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FGB), a closed-end ma...

FDUS trades at a 2% premium to NAV and offers an 11%+ dividend. Even though the BDC market outlook is unfavorable, in my view, it is worth paying a slight premium here. I discuss in detail why FDUS is...

BDCs have been facing an increasingly unfavorable environment recently. However, Jerome Powell just gave a big gift to BDC investors. We discuss what this gift is and how it is impacting our view on t...

Ares Capital remains the most conservatively managed BDC, with strong liquidity, low leverage, and a robust dividend track record. Despite solid fundamentals and portfolio growth, I maintain a 'hold' ...

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the third week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. The BDC sector remains range-bound, with high-premiu...

BDCs are high-yield assets that can come in handy for income investors. Yet, attractive yields tend to be there for a reason. In the article, I share my key lessons learned from my relatively successf...

OTF offers a 10.1% yield and trades at a 7% discount; it faces near-term pressure from lock-up expiries. Portfolio quality is strong with low non-accruals and high diversification, but modest yields a...

HBDC's top holdings include high-quality BDCs and investment-grade bonds, offering stable yields above 5.5% for conservative investors. Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp stands out with strong scale, a...

I favor BDCs and REITs for their attractive yields and solid fundamentals, making them key components of my income-focused portfolio. Yet, the current market conditions are unfavorable for both BDCs a...