Belden (BDC) Stock

REITs and BDCs are solid asset classes through which to facilitate income-oriented strategies. However, investors have to be still careful of not assuming excessive risks that might lead to unexpected dividend cuts. In this article, I share two high-yielding picks, where, in my view, the chances are high for experiencing a dividend cut in the foreseeable future.

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC had a challenging 2024, with a high non-accrual ratio and significant realized losses impacting its stock value and net asset value. Despite these issues, recent improvements in non-accruals and a dividend reset have provided some relief, making TPVG a potential buying opportunity. The tech-focused BDC sector, including competitors like Hercules Capital and Horizon Technology Finance, benefits from a strong capital markets environment, enhancing equity-driven returns.

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We take a look at the Q3 numbers from the Barings BDC. Barings BDC trades at a 14% discount to book, offers a 10.6% dividend yield, and has a stable NAV over the last few years. Net investment income fell 9% year-over-year, but dividend coverage remains strong at 110%.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a rating of BBB- to Crescent Capital BDC, Inc.'s (“CCAP” or “the company”) $115 million senior unsecured notes due in 2028 and 2030. The notes comprise a $35 million, 6.77% tranche and an $80 million, 6.90% tranche with maturities of February 18, 2028, and February 18, 2030, respectively. The rating Outlook is Positive. The notes are being issued in anticipation of 2026 unsecured note maturities. Key Credit Considerations The rating and Positive Outlook a.

Hercules Capital's premium to NAV is justified by its strong two-decade performance, technology focus, and potential for record-breaking growth in 2025. The BDC's high recurring interest income and supplemental dividends make it a reliable choice for passive income investors. Hercules Capital's technology-oriented investments, including equity stakes in successful companies, offer significant long-term upside potential.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of December and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were flat this week with CSWC and PSEC underperforming; average valuations have risen slightly above the 5-year average. Continuing themes in the BDC sector include performance persistence and valuation compression.

In December 2023, I issued my first relatively bearish article on GSBD. The argument was that GSBD lacked the financial firepower to grow. Since then, GSBD has underperformed the BDC market by ~20%.

Fidus Investment offers an attractive 8.4% forward yield with supplemental dividends, making it a solid choice for income-focused investors despite lacking upside catalysts. The BDC's portfolio value crossed $1 billion, showing impressive growth and strong first-lien debt exposure, ensuring portfolio quality and safety. FDUS has maintained dividend safety with lower leverage, ample liquidity, and spillover income, despite a challenging economic backdrop and declining interest rates.