BDC Total Returns
As predicted in previous articles, business development companies ("BDC") continue to do well with an average total return of almost 24%. However, there is a wide range of results and the market has started to pullback. The table below shows the total returns by BDC using ex-dividend dates for calculating dividends accrued/paid.
For example, the following table shows the dividend history for Hercules Capital (HTGC) which has already accrued and paid its Q4 2019 dividends:
Source: Fidelity Investments
The following table shows the recent dividend history for Main Street Capital