BDC Weekly Review: Portman Ridge Finance Wants To Start Over
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the third week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. The BDC sector remains range-bound, with high-premium names outperforming. Portman Ridge Finance rebrands as BCP Investment Corporation, introduces monthly distributions, share buybacks, and adviser stock purchases post-merger with LRFC.
The BDC Promise Vs. My Portfolio: What I Learned The Hard Way
BDCs are high-yield assets that can come in handy for income investors. Yet, attractive yields tend to be there for a reason. In the article, I share my key lessons learned from my relatively successful BDC investment journey.
Blue Owl Technology Finance: Latest BDC IPO From Blue Owl
OTF offers a 10.1% yield and trades at a 7% discount; it faces near-term pressure from lock-up expiries. Portfolio quality is strong with low non-accruals and high diversification, but modest yields and a high fee structure limit net income. OTF is fairly valued; we would wait for a deeper discount before adding, given near-term headwinds and average returns.
2 New Additions To The BDC World: HBDC And Blue Owl Technology Under The Microscope
HBDC's top holdings include high-quality BDCs and investment-grade bonds, offering stable yields above 5.5% for conservative investors. Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp stands out with strong scale, a 9.8% portfolio yield, and a robust A1-equivalent credit rating. OTF's portfolio quality is excellent, with minimal non-performing loans and a high asset coverage ratio, signaling low-risk and strong protection.
Dividend Danger Zone: 1 BDC And I REIT Facing Potential Cuts
I favor BDCs and REITs for their attractive yields and solid fundamentals, making them key components of my income-focused portfolio. Yet, the current market conditions are unfavorable for both BDCs and REITs, with limited prospects for earnings growth, or price appreciation. Despite bargain valuations, investors must remain cautious, due to heightened risks of dividend cuts and permanent capital impairment.
BDC Weekly Review: Blue Owl Technology Finance Starts Trading
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDC sector valuations remain slightly below historical averages, with recent market action reflecting broader equity trends. Blue Owl Technology Finance is attractive at current levels but faces near-term volatility, especially around upcoming lock-up expiries.
Golub Capital BDC's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Vs. 11 BDC Peers - Part 2 (Includes Calendar Q3 - Q4 2025 Dividend Projections)
Part 2 of this article compares GBDC's recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several other highly detailed (and useful) dividend sustainability metrics to 11 other BDC peers. This includes a comparative analysis of GBDC's cumulative undistributed taxable income ratio, percentage of floating-rate debt investments, recent weighted average annualized yield, and weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings. GBDC's dividend sustainability is fairly strong for now. However, several additional cuts to the Federal Funds Rate will likely result in a GBDC dividend reduction (along with several peers).
Sixth Street Specialty: Hold, Sell, Or Double Down? My BDC Battle
TSLX is one of the best BDCs in the game. It has delivered excellent results in Q1, 2025, while most other peers have been struggling. Yet, TSLX investment case is not as straightforward.
BDC Weekly Review: Questions About BDC Income And Price Trends
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDC are flat year-to-date on average, with valuations below historical averages. Net investment income declines are sector-wide, driven by rate changes, not management issues; NII is expected to stabilize as rates have leveled off.
Blue Owl Capital: A Rock Solid High-Yield BDC Play
Blue Owl Capital remains a strong dividend play, with solid net investment income and a 1.08x dividend coverage ratio despite a rise in non-accruals. The recent merger boosted the BDC's portfolio value by 43% year-over-year, driving higher investment income and supporting the dividend. Shares still trade just below net asset value, offering potential upside if Blue Owl maintains high balance sheet quality.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance: I'm Buying This BDC's Investment Grade 11.5% Dividend Yield
BCSF trades at an 11% discount-to-NAV, offering a healthy entry point for investors looking for high-quality private credit exposure. The stock boasts a 10.7% base dividend yield, supplemented by additional payouts of 3 cents per share every quarter. BCSF's investment-grade rating, selective origination, and low leverage provide strong credit quality and defensive positioning.
BDC Weekly Review: Sector ROE Is Too Low, Says Sixth Street Specialty Lending
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the last week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs posted strong returns in May. TSLX's claims of low sector ROEs are overstated; sector averages mask significant outperformance by select BDCs and better portfolio yields.
