Goldman Sachs BDC: Rising Concerns, But I'm Confident Dividend Remains Secure
Goldman Sachs BDC faces credit quality issues but maintains strong fundamentals, including a solid balance sheet and high dividend coverage, making it a buy. Despite a recent share price decline and rising non-accruals, the company's first-lien loan exposure and spillover income ensure dividend safety. GSBD's portfolio grew to 155 companies with increased first-lien exposure, enhancing confidence in future credit quality improvements.
BDC Weekly Review: PIK Is At Record High
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the third week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs had a strong week, rising over 1%, supported by reduced expectations of rate cuts. The rise in Payment-in-Kind (PIK) income, now at 7.5%, raises concerns about potential credit issues, though not all PIK is distress-related.
Barings BDC: Undervalued 11% Yield With 154% Dividend Coverage
Barings BDC offers a 10.7% yield that's well-covered by cash flows, and trades at a 14% discount to book value. BBDC's portfolio is diversified with 72% secured debt, a low non-accrual rate of 0.3%, and has a strong balance sheet. BBDC could benefit from increased borrower demand in a slowly declining interest rate environment and retains plenty of capital after paying the dividend to fund new investments.
BDC Weekly Review: Dividend Capture Is A Tough Gig
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were down on the week, with PSEC and TPVG underperforming. GAIN's large special dividend led to a significant stock rally pre-ex-div date; the dividend capture strategy proved ineffective, as the stock opened down more than the dividend.
2 BDCs Everyone Seems To Overlook
CION Investment Corp. and Chicago Atlantic BDC are overlooked small-cap BDCs that offer high yields for dividend investors. CION has strong fundamentals, solid dividend coverage, and trades at a 26% discount to NAV, making it an attractive entry point. Chicago Atlantic BDC, the only cannabis-focused BDC, has diversified its portfolio, boasts a clean balance sheet, and trades at a slight discount.
Invest In All Weather BDC Dividend Portfolio
The All Weather Portfolio concept introduced by Ray Dalio aims for stable returns through largely uncorrelated investment exposures. In this article, I have tried to apply the essence of such a construct for BDC dividend-seeking investments. The sample portfolio, which is presented in the article, consists of three structural layers that are not that correlated and offer different risk and reward profiles.
Goldman Sachs BDC: Strong Dividend Coverage But Some Portfolio Concerns
Goldman Sachs BDC has experienced a price drop due to rising non-accrual rates. However, it now trades at an attractive discount to NAV, presenting a buying opportunity. GSBD's portfolio is diversified, with 92.3% in senior secured debt, protecting against defaults. The high dividend yield of 13.3% is well-covered by earnings, ensuring stability for income-focused investors even in a changing interest rate environment.
A Game Plan For BDC Investors Before The Earnings Season
Major BDCs are soon about to report their Q3, 2024 earnings. The current sector-wide challenges do not send encouraging signals. The Management team of SAR, which is one the BDCs that report 10-Q early, has indicated that the headwinds indeed persist.
BDC Weekly Review: Private Lenders Want To Democratize Access
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs saw a modest 0.5% return this week, with MSDL and OBDE leading the way. Private lenders are exploring ETFs to tap retail demand.
FMR LLC Bolsters Stake in Belden Inc
On September 30, 2024, FMR LLC (Trades, Portfolio), a prominent investment firm, expanded its portfolio by acquiring an additional 576,768 shares of Belden Inc (BDC, Financial), a leading provider of signal transmission solutions. This transaction increased FMR LLC (Trades, Portfolio)'s total holdings in Belden to 4,486,337 shares, reflecting a significant commitment to the company.
BDC Weekly Review: Banks And Private Lenders Are Joining Forces
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the fourth week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs had a solid week with a 1% total return, led by GAIN, which has shown strong performance for two consecutive weeks. Banks and private credit lenders are collaborating, exemplified by Citi's partnership with Apollo, enhancing their lending capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of options to corporate clients.
Barings BDC: Potential Upside If Credit Issues Remain Managed
Barings BDC offers an appealing 11% yield and is undervalued, making it a solid choice for passive income investors. Improved credit trend, lower non-accrual ratio, and a 25% YoY increase in net investment income enhance dividend safety. The stock trades at a 15% discount to NAV, presenting a potential upside if credit issues remain managed.
