Deal activity is growing both in number and average size. The backlog and pipeline numbers are also at record highs. A higher floating rate debt mix positions ARCC well for rate cuts ahead in 2025. Valuations are at a small premium vs BDC peers, but it may be justified given ARCC's market-leading position amid a positive deal flow environment.
The latest trading day saw Ares Capital (ARCC) settling at $21.75, representing a +1.02% change from its previous close.
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This week, the markets saw mixed results with the S&P 500 declining by -0.52% and the Nasdaq climbing 0.47%, while inflation data solidified expectations for a Fed rate cut. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio's profitability declined by -1.82%, but I remain bullish on the market and excited about potential tailwinds in 2025, including lower interest rates and corporate taxes. I added to positions in Realty Income, Ares Capital, and NEOS NASDAQ-100 High Income ETF, boosting my forward projected annualized dividend income to $1,898.52.
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