Recent Acquisition by FMR LLC (Trades, Portfolio) On September 30, 2024, FMR LLC (Trades, Portfolio), a prominent investment firm, expanded its portfolio by acquiring an additional 576,768 shares of Belden Inc (BDC, Financial), a leading provider of signal transmission solutions. This transaction increased FMR LLC (Trades, Portfolio)'s total holdings in Belden to 4,486,337 shares, reflecting a significant commitment to the company. The shares were purchased at a price of $117.13 each, underscoring a strateg ...

Welcome to another installment of our BDC Market Weekly Review, where we discuss market activity in the Business Development Company ("BDC") sector from both the bottom-up - highlighting individual news and events - as well as the top-down - providing an overview of the broader market.Check out Systematic Income and explore our Income Portfolios, engineered with both yield and risk management considerations. Use our powerful Interactive Investor Tools to navigate the BDC, CEF, OEF, preferred and baby bond ...

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 BBDC either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...

Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC ) is a very new business development company, or BDC, in public markets, where the IPO took place as recently as in May this year. Even though it was formally established in 2021 and the IPORoberts 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- ...

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 MAIN either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has recently cut the base rates by 50 basis points, which is generally positive for most assets but poses challenges for Business Development Companies (BDCs) in maintaining their net investment income levels [1] - The reduction in rates may create headwinds for BDCs, impacting their financial performance and investment strategies [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, focusing on helping top-tier corporates with financial strategies and large-scale financings [1] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance liquidity in pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - His work includes developing national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing [1] - Berzins holds a CFA Charter and an ESG investing certificate, and has experience with the Chicago Board of Trade [1] - He is actively involved in thought-leadership activities to support the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]

Welcome to another installment of our BDC Market Weekly Review, where we discuss market activity in the Business Development Company ("BDC") sector from both the bottom-up - highlighting individual news and events - as well as the top-down - providing an overview of the broader market.Check out Systematic Income and explore our Income Portfolios, engineered with both yield and risk management considerations. Use our powerful Interactive Investor Tools to navigate the BDC, CEF, OEF, preferred and baby bond ...

Recently, there has been increased chatter around the sustainability of BDC dividends. The argument is that as interest rates decline, BDCs would become subject to reduced portfolio yields that in combination with rising risks of corporate defaults could result in some painful dividend 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 institutiona ...

The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by 50 basis points. While this cut was largely already priced into long-term interest rates, as they had been dropping for several months as it became increasingly evident that the Fed was onAs the best-rated high-yield investor community on Seeking Alpha, boasting 1,500+ members and a perfect 5/5 rating from 150+ reviews, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled value and support.But act fast! Our membership rates are set to increase on the 1st of October ...

Welcome to another installment of our BDC Market Weekly Review, where we discuss market activity in the Business Development Company ("BDC") sector from both the bottom-up - highlighting individual news and events - as well as the top-down - providing an overview of theCheck out Systematic Income and explore our Income Portfolios, engineered with both yield and risk management considerations. Use our powerful Interactive Investor Tools to navigate the BDC, CEF, OEF, preferred and baby bond markets.Read our ...