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HIE is set to liquidate on November 24th, 2024. That means any discount should gradually narrow as we approach closer to this date. The fund has had a rocky history with its 'value' oriented portfolio, so more conservative investors might be leery. For further details see: ...

2020 was a dumpster fire of a year, in more ways than one. I review the pivotal arguments and points I made on Seeking Alpha in 2020. I also give an all-too-rare review of my overarching investment philosophy and goal: achieving financial freedom through passive income. Lastly, I ...

The average BDC is currently yielding 10.8% with an average dividend coverage ratio of 110% for Q3 2020 and improving net interest margins. This article discusses one of the BDCs that I recently purchased currently yielding 12.1% annually taking into account the special dividend annou...

Business development companies offer high-yield and potential for market-beating total returns in today's market. While we are bullish on a few select BDCs, we avoid most of them. We discuss the key issues affecting most BDCs, and highlight one BDC to avoid and one to buy. F...

Opportunities in preferred stocks and baby bonds are getting rare. Our favorite safe buys below par are a baby bond (ECCX) from Eagle Point Credit and a “term-preferred” stock (GAINL) from Gladstone Investment . Investments that are issued from a BDC or a CEF have le...

The BDC sector continues to deliver strong returns during the pandemic, including recently improved earnings, dividend coverage, and increased book values. This article discusses two stocks that I own and one of which I consider a 'Buy and Hold' that has provided excellent returns so ...

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2020 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Hara - Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Scott Bluestein - Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer Seth Meyer - Chief Financial Officer Confere...

Proceeds from Rockdale Blackhawk's liquidation boosted MRCC revenue in Q2, while core revenue decreased, in line with industry averages. The conservative valuation process and the third-party asset assessments of MRCC's portfolio confirm the reliability of NAV. A less risky altern...

I recently started a position in FDUS as I believe that there's a good chance for a total return potential of 30% or higher over the next 12 months. FDUS is currently trading at a 35% discount to book value, driving a current annual dividend yield of 12%. There's also the possibil...

Co-produced by PendragonY Source: Google Newtek Business Services ( NEWT ) has been one of our favorite BDCs (Business Development Companies) for many reasons. It is one of the fastest growing BDC, and internally managed. This is somewhat a unique company because a good portion of it...