Closed-end funds are investment vehicles that hold a fixed number of shares and trade on exchanges like stocks. Unlike open-end mutual funds, the closed end fund discount stems from how they issue a limited number of shares at their initial public offering (IPO), which means they have a finite amount of capital to invest in […]
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High-Yield Dividend Stocks: Risks And Opportunities Ah, high-yield dividend stocks. The siren’s call of the investment world. Who wouldn’t want to receive a steady stream of income without lifting a finger? It’s like having a money tree in your backyard, right? Well, not quite. Before you start dreaming about all the exotic vacations you’ll take
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Business Development Companies Stocks As a business development investor, I have come across an interesting statistic that may pique the interest of investors seeking to diversify their portfolio in 2023 with a range of public companies. Did you know that Business Development Companies (BDCs) have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade? According to
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Investing in dividend-paying stocks is one of the most popular strategies used by investors, as it provides income to supplement their investments. Business Development Companies (BDCs) are particularly attractive as they have relatively high yields and are heavily regulated by the government. However, this does not necessarily make them safe investments. In this blog post,
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Utility stocks are an important component of modern financial portfolios. With the prevalence of renewable energy sources and the growth of certain sectors, utility stocks offer a stable and reliable source of income. As compared to other investments, utility stocks provide a more secure and predictable rate of return. Furthermore, their performance is largely independent
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Ares Capital stock (ARCC) is another Business Development Company (BDC) that offers a method for investors to start compounding wealth and growing their income. It is the largest BDC and is well-established and well-regarded by investors and analysts. In comparison to some BDCs, such as Main Street Capital (MAIN) which invest in equity in companies,
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How do I Invest in a REIT? Many people looking for real estate income and investments look to REIT income in their portfolio. There are many different types of REITs, but they all share a few common features. First, REITs are required by law to pay out at least 90% of their taxable income to
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What Is Dividend Stock Investing? Dividend stock investing is an investment strategy where investors seek out stocks that pay regular dividends. A dividend is a per-share payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually on a quarterly or annual basis. The dividend yield is the percentage of a stock’s price that is paid out
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Capital Southwest vs. The Competition Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq: CSWC) is a Dallas-based investment company that specializes in providing growth capital to middle-market businesses. For years, Capital Southwest has played an active role in the development of some of the most successful businesses in a wide range of industries. Now it is also able to
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Who is Main Street Capital (MAIN) and is the MAIN dividend good? Main Street Capital is a leading investment firm that specializes in equity and debt investments in lower middle market companies. This business development company (BDC) seeks to invest in companies with strong revenue growth potential and management teams that are looking to recapitalize
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