Hiroshi Watanabe Late December last year, I issued an article comparing the largest BDC - Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) - with the second largest one, FS KKR Capital (FSK). While I was bullish on both BDCs, I preferred allocating slightly more in FSK due to the following reasons: FSK traded at a discount to NAV, while ARCC had an embedded premium. FSK's share price had been under the pressure for quite some time due to a notable build-up of non-accruals, which according to the Management was set to change. FS ...

Some of the best, proven sources of dividend income involve real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, and business development companies.There are loads of ways to generate passive income. One of the best ways to supplement portfolio growth is to seek out dividend stocks.But when it comes to dividend income, did you know that some opportunities may be more reliable than others?Let's break down five companies that are established dividend payers, and assess why holding each of these stocks ...

LockieCurrieOverview I previously covered Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) in December 2023 with a Buy when there was an expectation that interest rates would come down soon. However, with the latest CPI report reinforcing the idea that the Fed will likely not begin cutting rates any time soon, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite Business Development Companies to provide an update outlook. Since my initial coverage back in December, ARCC has provided a total return that's slightly higher than the S&P 500 ( ...

Wall Street analysts forecast that Ares Capital (ARCC) will report quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 5.4%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $701.4 million, exhibiting an increase of 13.5% compared to the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.4% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration ...

1001Love/iStock via Getty ImagesIntroduction With high interest rates, many business development companies have enjoyed share price appreciation from their predominantly floating rate portfolios. Over the last two years, since the start of rate hikes, many trade at large premiums to their NAV prices. But there are still a few BDCs that I consider to be of high quality that investors can still get at a discount to their NAV. One of those is Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF). And in this article ...

Ares Capital (ARCC) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Over the past month, shares of this private equity firm have returned +2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.7% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry, which Ares Capital falls in, has gained 1.2%. The key question now is: What could be the ...

The most recent trading session ended with Ares Capital (ARCC) standing at $20.24, reflecting no shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.03%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.41%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.12%.Heading into today, shares of the private equity firm had gained 0.95% over the past month, outpacing the Finance sector's loss of 5.58% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9% in that time.The upcoming earnings release of Ares Capit ...

The average yield from these stocks is more than five times the market average.If you're nervous about retiring without enough passive you have more than a few options. Buying rental properties is a popular one, but those properties could lose money if you hire a property manager that doesn't maintain them or keep them occupied with paying tenants.Investors looking to build a truly passive income stream are probably better off buying dividend-paying stocks. If you pick businesses that can continue growing t ...

5 Absolutely Best Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 9% ShutterstockProfessional / Shutterstock.com Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable income and a great opportunity for solid total return. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time. In other words, the total return on an investment or portfolio consists of income and stock appreciation.At 247 Wall St., we always remind our readers about the impact total return has on portfolios be ...

gradyreese/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored by Treading Softly. Recent statistics reveal that a shocking number of people earning six figures a year are still living paycheck to paycheck. Part of this can be attributed to poor financial management. Many people making six figures are carrying six-figure-sized student loans, weighing down on their personal finances decades after they've graduated. Additionally, some people may have sizeable credit card debts or other high-interest debts, either in addition ...