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Beyond The Brand: Separating 2 Popular BDCs (Buy Vs. Avoid)
09:15am, Friday, 13'th Jun 2025
Investing based on brand is not the wisest thing one could do. Yet, in certain sectors, including in the BDC space, strong brands could indicate interesting opportunities. In this article, I share how
Big Dividend Yielders At A Glance
06:05pm, Monday, 09'th Jun 2025
We all learn over time. Some of us more than others. The agency mortgage REIT price-to-book ratios are getting really high, except for the weaker ones. That doesn't make the weak ones a great bargain.
Sustainable And Popular 9-10% Yields: One To Buy And One To Sell
07:30am, Monday, 09'th Jun 2025
9%+ yields backed by strong business models, balance sheets, and track records are generally extremely popular with income investors. However, they are not always good buys. I detail one very popular
Work Forever? Not Me: 2 Income Machines To Build Your Own Retirement
07:30am, Wednesday, 04'th Jun 2025
Social Security's recent boost is a rare win for retirees, supporting incomes now despite looming long-term challenges ahead. The retirement age is rising globally, creating tough realities for many w
2 BDCs To Dump Before Rates Fall
09:15am, Tuesday, 03'rd Jun 2025
Recent Fed actions and economic data suggest a material risk of further interest rate cuts in the near to medium term. Lower rates threaten BDC dividend sustainability, even for solid names like ARCC
7-10% Yielding Big Dividend Powerhouses To Turbocharge Your Retirement Income
01:54pm, Monday, 02'nd Jun 2025
High-yield, blue-chip stocks are the holy grail of retiring on dividends. I share some of my favorite 7-10% yielding blue chips that look like attractive picks for retirees. I also share some of the r
Warning To All BDC Investors
08:00am, Monday, 02'nd Jun 2025
I am increasingly cautious on BDCs due to rising non-accruals, weaker earnings, and looser underwriting amid intense competition for private credit deals. Elevated interest rates are suppressing BDC v
Fat Dividends Served Reality Check
06:54pm, Thursday, 29'th May 2025
Big dividends sound great, but how about big losses? Since Q2 2025 began, book values got smacked. Not talking about share prices. You can tell if the share price declined (hopefully). That would be a
Retire On Dividends With This 7%-Yielding Low-Stress Portfolio
07:05am, Sunday, 25'th May 2025
Retiring on dividend cash flow offers predictable income and long-term growth, making it ideal for offsetting inflation and market volatility risks. I share the key principles for building a low-stres
Buy Any Of 18 Ideal 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
09:59am, Friday, 23'rd May 2025
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend
Blackstone Secured Lending: Diamond In The Rough
12:28pm, Wednesday, 21'st May 2025
Blackstone Secured Lending is a strong buy due to its low non-accrual percentage and robust portfolio/NII growth. The BDC's net investment income grew 14% year-over-year, easily covering the $0.77 per
2 Stress-Free High Yields For Retirement And Significant Upside Potential
02:03pm, Tuesday, 20'th May 2025
It is rare to find investments with high yields, strong capital appreciation potential, and relatively low risk. However, there are exceptions to this. We discuss two of these opportunities with yield
Blackstone Secured Lending: Near Double-Digit Yield Likely Secure, But Wait For Now
06:45am, Friday, 16'th May 2025
I maintain a hold rating on Blackstone Secured Lending Fund due to economic uncertainties and potential lower base rates impacting dividend coverage and share price. Despite strong fundamentals, BXSL'
High Yield, Low Drama: Two 7-10% Yielding Cash Cows On Sale
08:00am, Monday, 12'th May 2025
Focusing on downside protection is crucial; unrealized gains can evaporate, making diversified income stocks with meaningful yields essential for retail investors. Blackstone Secured Lending offers a
Blackstone Secured Lending: My Favorite BDC Right Now
07:13am, Monday, 12'th May 2025
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is a top BDC for passive income, offering high credit quality, stable NAV, and strong net investment income growth. BXSL's portfolio is 98% First Lien debt, with a low
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