Private Credit Boom Faces Real Test for Ares Capital
The private credit boom faces a real test as higher rates and shifting liquidity tighten the lending landscape. This ...
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This tag page aggregates four BDC-focused articles on earnings, withdrawals, rate moves, and dividends to help you assess income, risk, and portfolio strategy.
33 articlesIncome Investors Facing Smaller Payouts in 2026 Ahead
The April 2026 payout from a leading BDC ETF dropped to $0.71, signaling a broader shift that could leave income inve...
Private Credit Keeps Making Headlines: Is Ares Capital Safe?
Private credit keeps making headlines as investors chase higher yields. This guide breaks down dividend safety, risk ...
Time Running Lock This Sky-High Yield Stock: A Practical Look
A high-yield financial stock can be tempting, but the window to lock in that income is narrow. Learn how to evaluate ...
Replacing $65,000 Salary with BDC Income Strategies
A 62-year-old retiree faces the challenge of sustaining $65,000 in annual spending with investment income. This piece...
Private Credit Quietly Outgrown Banks: 3 ETFs That Yield
Private credit has stepped in to fill the gap as banks retreat from mid-market lending. Three ETFs offer public expos...
Main Street Capital Roth: Tax-Free Income in Your IRA
As volatility persists in 2026, savvy investors are exploring the tax advantages of placing Main Street Capital in a ...
Roth Tax Math That Makes These Dividends Stand Out
As market volatility persists in 2026, a tax-advantaged Roth approach could dramatically lift after-tax income from a...
KBWD’s Percent Yield Comes From Loans Banks Won’t Touch
KBWD distributes roughly 12% annually by investing in business development companies that lend to mid-market firms. I...
The Asset Manager Whose Private Credit Fund Caps Withdrawals
A big asset manager recently capped withdrawals from a private credit fund, shaking confidence in liquidity for inves...
Ares Capital's Dividend Looks Tempting: What to Check Now
Ares Capital's dividend looks tempting to many income investors, but sustainability hinges on cash flow, loan quality...
CSWC 2026 Earnings Transcript: What Investors Should Know
The CSWC 2026 earnings transcript offers a clear read on the company’s income engine, credit quality, and capital str...