ARCC News and Press, Ares Capital Corporation From 05/21/24

2024-05-21 07:05:00 ET Summary While the broader BDC sector has materially underperformed the S&P 500 over time, there are a handful of BDCs whose total returns have left the S&P 500 in the dust. We examine the secret sauces that have enabled them to generate such impressi...

2024-05-20 09:00:00 ET Summary Buying blue chip stocks can lead to wealth but comes with pitfalls, so it's important to distinguish between the company and the stock. Conservative income investors may prefer blue chips that pay dividends and aren't overvalued. NNN REIT and Are...

2024-05-20 07:00:00 ET Summary Horizon Technology Finance's recent earnings show declining financials and a deteriorating risk profile, warranting caution for investors in search of higher yields. The BDC's double-digit yield is currently covered by net investment income, but decl...

2024-05-20 06:35:33 ET Summary Goldman Sachs BDC has seen a surge in new investment commitments in Q1, leading to higher net investment income. The company comfortably covered its dividend payout and maintained a strong portfolio performance. The low non-accrual ratio, excess ...

2024-05-18 06:36:23 ET Summary Building a diversified dividend portfolio with several ETFs and single companies offers multiple advantages over a single ETF-approach. In today’s article, I will introduce you to a $50,000 dividend portfolio that includes three ETFs and three...

2024-05-17 10:27:14 ET Summary Blackstone Secured Lending is a compelling passive income investment with excellent credit quality and a strong dividend coverage ratio. The BDC's investment portfolio is primarily focused on First Lien Debt, positioning it well for potential rate cu...

2024-05-17 07:15:00 ET Summary Charlie Munger once said that saving $100,000 is a crucial first step towards financial independence. We discuss why this is and share a method for how to invest $100,000 once you reach that milestone. We share five funds and six stocks that can ...

2024-05-16 17:00:00 ET Summary Capital Southwest has seen strong performance, but its premium is too high at a P/NAV ratio of 1.57x and 1.61x its book value. The BDC reported strong quarterly earnings and continued portfolio growth during Q4, but is likely due for a pullback in th...

2024-05-16 08:30:00 ET Summary Business development companies are popular income instruments with high dividend yields and perceived stability. However, there are some important lessons that I did not learn until after I had already been investing in BDCs for a while. I share ...

2024-05-16 07:35:00 ET Summary The Greek gods of income can provide you with exciting double-digit yields. I have collected outstanding income and massive total returns. Don't sacrifice to the gods, get paid by them instead. Co-authored by Treading Softly. Am...