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.
I'm Living The American Dream With 10%-Plus Yield: BIZD
Small and mid-sized businesses are vital to the U.S. economy. The new administration is anticipated to back legislation that provides favorable conditions for small businesses. Support small businesses and generate 10%-plus yields with the BDC ETF.
12-15% Dividend Yields And Big Buybacks
Double-digit yielding stocks that also repurchase shares have plenty of inherent advantages. I share some dividend stocks that meet these criteria. I take a look at them to see if they are worth buying right now.
BIZD: A 10%+ Yield ETF To Hedge S&P 500 Contraction Risk
BIZD has a 30-Day SEC Yield of 10.29%, competitive in the market, with a positive 5+ year CAGR and an expense ratio of 0.44%. BDCs have proven to be a good hedge against S&P 500 contractions, maintaining strong margins even in restrictive credit conditions. BIZD is concentrated, with 76% in the top 10 holdings, but remains fairly priced (Grade D). A single-stock portfolio would be more efficient but harder to manage.
Focusing On Quality And Growth: 2 Dividend Stalwarts I'm Buying To Start 2025
I continue to buy quality stocks like Pepsi and Waste Management, focusing on both income and growth, despite the market's high valuation. My portfolio strategy has evolved from being income-heavy with REITs and BDCs to a balanced approach including growth stocks that can deliver high single to double-digit growth. Pepsi, despite short-term headwinds, offers a 3.5% yield and is expected to deliver at least 5% growth annually, making it a solid investment.
14%+ Dividend Yields: 1 To Buy And 1 To Avoid
High-yield dividend stocks can be powerful income machines, but can also be risky. This means that investors should use extra caution when investing in these sorts of stocks. We discuss two 14%+ yielding yields, one that is worth buying and one that is not.
Very Good News For BDCs, But Is 11%-Yielding BIZD A Buy?
The BDC sector has rebounded recently due to a plethora of good news. We expect the sector to continue to perform well moving forward. However, does that make 11%-yielding BIZD a Buy?
Very Bad News For BDCs, But There Is A Solution
BDCs are currently exposed to multiple structural headwinds. It is very difficult to substantiate a bullish case for the BDC sector. In my view, to achieve alpha, one would have to go far out on the risk curve.
Dividend Cut Alert: 2 BDCs With Likely Lower Dividends In 2025
BDCs offer attractive opportunities for income investors to enhance their portfolio yields. Yet, since the yields are so enticing, the chances are high for getting caught in value traps. In the article I elaborate on two BDCs that are very close to cutting their dividends with a high probability of making the announcements in 2025.
