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Dividend Danger Zone: 1 BDC And I REIT Facing Potential Cuts
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Sentiment: Negative ()
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 …
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5-9% Yields To Build A Low-Stress Dividend Income Stream
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Building a low-stress retirement income stream requires a diversified portfolio of durable, defensive, and dividend-growing stocks or funds. I share two approaches to achieving a low-stress dividend growth portfolio that …
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What I Wish I Knew Before Buying BDCs, REITs, And MLPs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
BDCs, REITs, and MLPs offer attractive, sustainable yields due to pass-through structures and stable cash flow profiles. However, each of these sectors has its own unique quirks. I discuss several …
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Beyond The Brand: Separating 2 Popular BDCs (Buy Vs. Avoid)
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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, …
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The More It Tanks, The More It Stanks
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Sentiment: Negative ()
High-yield stocks that trade at deep discounts to NAV often attract value-oriented income investors. However, most of the time, these investments are value traps. I share two popular stocks like …
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Power Up Your Portfolio With Reliable Dividends; Yields +10%
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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7-10% Yielding Big Dividend Powerhouses To Turbocharge Your Retirement Income
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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Why BDC Bulls Should Stay Away From BIZD
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
There are only 2 ETF options to invest in the BDC segment, and BIZD is one of them. Even though it is the largest and most liquid alternative, it has …
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2 Game-Changing Additions To Your Retirement Income Portfolio
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retirement income investing should prioritize risk management, income stability, and capital preservation over aggressive growth strategies. To achieve that, investors tend to allocate high-quality value. For example, REITs, infrastructure, midstream …
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From Overlooked To Outperforming: The Rise Of Two 9% Dividend Titans
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Sentiment: Positive ()
We have limited visibility on important macro variables. This uncertainty fosters emotional decision-making. For long-term and high-quality investors, it is great news.
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My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
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Sentiment: Positive ()
My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
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My 3 Biggest BDC Investing Mistakes Worth Avoiding
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Sentiment: Negative ()
I've been tracking major BDCs for over three years, achieving high total returns and dividends, and outperforming the BDC index. My investments in BDCs are motivated by high yield, diversification …
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Dividend Cut Alert: 2 Popular High Yields Getting Too Risky
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Two popular high-yield stocks flashing major warning signs for income investors. Chasing sky-high dividends could be setting you up for a painful payout cut. Hidden risks are lurking behind two …
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Investing In BDCs For Durable Income Amidst The Looming Recession
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Rising non-accrual base is the BDC Achilles heel. The current economic conditions drive up the probability of that risk. Hence, the BDC income and NAV durability have become extremely important …
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High-Yield Investors Rejoice: 2 Growth-Oriented BDCs Attractive On The Price Drop
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Market volatility offers dividend investors a chance to buy high-quality BDCs like Blackstone Secured Lending and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending at attractive prices. Despite recession fears, BXSL and MSDL's strong …
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Two BDCs For 60 Cents On The Dollar: 1 To Buy And 1 To Avoid
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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BDCs Are In Trouble, But In These Two I'm Increasing My Stakes
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Sentiment: Negative ()
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.
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Very Bad News For BDCs: How To Play President Trump's Tariff Volatility
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The business development company, or BDC, sector's strong run appears to be coming to an end. The dividend party may be over, and I share one sector favorite whose dividend …
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BIZD: Would Go For A Constituent Part
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Sentiment: Negative ()
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 …
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Big Yielders Down Big: 3 Top Ideas (REITs, BDCs And CEFs)
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The normally steady prices of big-yield (10%-plus) BDCs, CEFs, and REITs just sold off hard, thereby creating some unusually attractive opportunities. We share data on many names across all three …
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It Is Candy Store Time For Income Investors, This Is How And What To Buy
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Many investors have become forced to revisit their investment strategies. Growth and high-tech investors are in a very tough position. Value investors have also gotten hurt by the recent plunge.
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My BDC Portfolio And The Strategy For Alpha Going Forward
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Sentiment: Positive ()
This is my first BDC portfolio monthly performance review article. The good news is that the portfolio has done its job, outperforming the two BDC benchmarks - PBDC and BIZD. …
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Risk Tolerant? 2 Attractive Stocks Backed By Solid Fundamentals For Income Reliability
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I prefer investing in individual stocks like Verizon Communications and U.S. Bancorp for potential upside and income reliability, despite their perceived higher risk. Taking on higher risks can lead to …
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2 Powerful Catalysts Are Emerging For Dividend Stocks: My Top Picks
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Sentiment: Positive ()
A major market shift is happening - here's why dividend investors could win big in 2025. These overlooked high-yield stocks are still trading at a massive discount despite major tailwinds. …
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BDC Investors Beware: 3 Major Risks You Can't Ignore Right Now
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Sentiment: Negative ()
BDCs have been soaring, but cracks are starting to show—here's what investors need to watch out for. We discuss why most BDCs are not worth buying now. One BDC stands …
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BIZD: Attractive Double-Digit Yields For Income Investors
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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, …
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10% Yields With Lower Risk: 3 Rare Buying Opportunities You Can't Ignore
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Sentiment: Positive ()
These 3 high-yield stocks offer double-digit payouts while keeping risk in check—find out why the market is mispricing them. A government-backed REIT, a powerhouse midstream MLP, and a rock-solid BDC—all …
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An Important Warning For Dividend Investors
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Dividend stocks may look cheap, but are they actually value traps? We uncover the truth. The REIT, energy, and BDC sectors face major headwinds—find out which stocks to avoid. Our …
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A Historic Opportunity To Win Big With Dividend Stocks
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The current market offers a historic opportunity for dividend stocks. We detail why this is a historic opportunity for dividend investors. We also discuss some of the names that we …
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