Every company, no matter how big or how small, goes through tough times. And as we speak, many across various sectors are facing or have faced headwinds over the past couple years. And it's no secret this is in part to higherContributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group. The Dividend Collectuh is not a registered investment professional nor financial advisor and these articles should not be taken as financial advice. This is for educational purposes only and I encourage everyone to do thei ...

I have been covering Barings BDC (NYSE: BBDC ) since December last year with the previous article - Barings BDC: Getting Very Close To A Buy Rating - issued right after the release of Q2, 2024 earnings report.Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework in Latvia to boost the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital mar ...

Core Viewpoint - Investors in Belden Inc. (BDC) should closely monitor the stock due to significant movements in the options market, particularly the high implied volatility of the Dec 20, 2024 $55.00 Put option [1] Group 1: Implied Volatility - Implied volatility indicates the market's expectation of future price movement, with high levels suggesting anticipation of a significant price change or an upcoming event that could lead to a rally or sell-off [2] - The current high implied volatility for Belden shares suggests that options traders are expecting a substantial move in the stock [4] Group 2: Analyst Sentiment - Belden is currently rated as Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) in the Wire and Cable Products industry, which is in the bottom 25% of the Zacks Industry Rank [3] - Over the past 60 days, no analysts have raised their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has lowered the estimate, resulting in a decrease in the Zacks Consensus Estimate from $1.70 to $1.67 per share [3] Group 3: Trading Strategies - The high implied volatility may indicate a developing trading opportunity, as seasoned options traders often seek to sell premium on options with high implied volatility to capture decay [4]

Group 1 - The article discusses market activity in the Business Development Company (BDC) sector, providing both bottom-up insights on individual news and events and top-down analysis of the broader market [1] - It highlights the importance of yield and risk management considerations in investment portfolios, specifically mentioning Systematic Income's Income Portfolios [1][2] Group 2 - The article includes a cumulative performance chart showing significant percentage changes over the years, with a peak of 1212% and a notable decline of -19% in 2022 [3] - The data indicates varying performance across different years, with 2023 showing a recovery trend after previous declines [3]

The recent rebound of small cap stocks seems to indicate that the market has strong confidence in growth and prosperity in 2025. In the past few weeks, I have recommended some small cap stocks in my SA articles, many of whichAdvanced education in economics, business management and engineering. Professional experience with product management and development in high tech industry, including advisory with multiple fintech startups. Have been investing in growth companies since 1998. Recent interest of investme ...

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I am currently a finance student at York University, where I’m building a strong foundation in financial markets and investment strategies. As a dividend investor, I’ve chosen to invest in solid Canadian banks like BMO and TD for their reliable returns and growth potential. Although I’m new to investing, my passion for it drives me to continuously learn and improve. Writing for Seeking Alpha allows me to share my journey, insights, and analyses with a broader audience. My motivation is to engage with the in ...

A financial researcher and avid investor with a keen eye for innovation and disruption, as well as growth buy-outs and value stocks. Keeping an eye on the pace of high tech and early growth companies, I write about current events and the biggest news surrounding the industry, and strive to provide readers with ample research and investment opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GSBD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...

Since December 2023, I have been long Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ: GAIN ), making a case that the monthly yield here is safe and that investors could also expect stable performance going forward, even though the BDC market, currently, seems to be rather challenging.Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MRCC) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Monroe Capital Corporation (together with its subsidiaries). Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Net Investment Income ("NII") of $6.5 million, or $0.30 per shareAdjusted Net Investment Income (a non-GAAP measure described below) of $6.6 mi ...