Better Dividend Stock: Ares Capital vs. Main Street Capital

Key Points Ares Capital has maintained or increased its dividend for the past 16 years. Main Street Capital has paid a sustainable and steadily rising monthly dividend since its IPO in 2007. The BDCs also periodically pay supplemental quarterly dividends. 10 stocks we like better than Ares Capital › Business development companies (BDCs) often make enticing dividend stock investments. These entities must distribute 90% of their taxable income to shareholders to avoid corporate-level taxes on their ...