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In an age where bonds are bad, BDCs are an increasingly attractive alternative. We highlight some of the key reasons why BDCs play a key role in our income portfolio. We also highlight a few risks and picks. For further details see: We Are Buying BDCs Hand Over Fist

BDCs continue to provide higher-than-average annualized returns (15% and higher) that will never be taxed if invested correctly in a Roth IRA. BDCs can be volatile and the best way to invest in these income vehicles is through dollar averaging purchases during the general market pullb...

The following slide deck was published by Hercules Capital, Inc. in conjunction with their 2020 Q4 earnings call. For further details see: Hercules Capital, Inc. 2020 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. ET Company Participants Michael Hara - IR and Corporate Communications Scott Bluestein - CEO and Chief Investment Officer Seth Meyer - CFO Conference Call Participants Crispin Love - Piper Sandler Devin...

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 ...