Power Up Your Portfolio With Reliable Dividends; Yields +10%
It is impossible to predict the future, but you can prepare for it. Wall Street has expectations, and they can be relentless when those are unmet. We discuss two picks to support your income, whether rates are flat, hiked, or cut.
2 BDCs To Boost Your Passive Income
Business development companies, or BDCs, can provide relatively high yields, making them attractive for income-focused investors. Not all BDCs are the same, with each having their own unique focus and how they attempt to deliver those higher yields. Today, we are looking at two higher-yielding BDCs that, I believe, are attractive to help boost one's portfolio yield.
Two BDCs For 60 Cents On The Dollar: 1 To Buy And 1 To Avoid
BDCs have gone through a notable repricing. Some of them are trading now at a deep discount territory. These deep discounts enhance the risk to reward ratios, especially for those that have been unfairly punished.
BDCs Are In Trouble, But In These Two I'm Increasing My Stakes
BDCs have performed worse than the S&P 500. It is logical since private credit is per definition a high-risk asset class. All in all, many BDCs are in trouble.
Earn Up To 12% Yield While Living The American Dream
Small businesses are crucial to the U.S. economy, but they require financial support to keep going. BDCs help them thrive despite economic challenges and are generous with dividends. We discuss our top picks with up to 12% yields from the powerhouses of the American Dream.
BIZD: Would Go For A Constituent Part
We question the value of an ETF of already diversified portfolios, but that's more beside the point in this volatile market moment. Credit spreads have risen on recession fears hitting BIZD, which while fixed income, is absolutely not free of cycle risks. BIZD's implied credit rating is between B and CCC, with yields around 10%. There isn't a relative valuation issue, but we think credit spreads could keep rising.
BIZD: For Lazy Investors Seeking High Dividend Yield
I will give a "HOLD" recommendation to VanEck BDC Income ETF due to its inclusion of underperforming BDCs that I would never invest in individually. BIZD's portfolio is heavily weighted towards a few large BDCs, ignoring the solid performance of smaller ones. Diversification can be better achieved by selecting individual high-quality BDCs, avoiding the drag from underperforming components within BIZD.
BIZD: The Simplest Way To Maintain BDC Exposure Through Market Uncertainty
VanEck BDC Income ETF offers diverse exposure to business development companies, making it attractive for high distribution income during elevated interest rates. The ETF's net assets of $1.5B are spread across 28 holdings, showcasing its diversified strategy and resilience in uncertain market conditions. The distribution payouts have remained fairly consistent, making this an efficient ETF for income-seeking investors.
BIZD: Attractive Double-Digit Yields For Income Investors
BIZD is a moderately concentrated BDC ETF with a double-digit yield, making it attractive for income-focused investors. It looks like only the largest BDCs are faring well in deal activity, growing the size of their investment portfolios from which it generates net investment income. A tightening of investment spreads is a broad-based headwind affecting the BDC sector and hence BIZD.
BIZD: A Top 'High Income' ETF For The Rest Of 2025
The S&P 500 and other major indices appear overvalued as we look ahead to the remainder of 2025. Key metrics indicate the market is expensive, warranting caution for investors. BIZD's underlying positions appear reasonably priced and high quality. The fund could be a good place to 'downshift' some risk this year.
Don't Be Scared Of New Tariffs, Embrace Them For More Income: BIZD
Don't Be Scared Of New Tariffs, Embrace Them For More Income: BIZD
2 High Yield BDCs With Exceptional Value To Price Ratio
BDC investing is primarily about income with less emphasis on growth. One way to activate the second (price appreciation) component is through investing in heavily discounted BDCs. The other, more prudent approach is to invest in high-quality BDCs that should deserve higher premium, where from a price-to-value convergence, investors could enhance the total return performance.
