The Dark Side Of BDC Investing

Apr. 22, 2025 7:05 AM ET, , , , , , , 53 Comments
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Summary

  • 3 hidden risks that could cause your BDC income to get slashed overnight.
  • Why top names may face sharp declines ahead.
  • The only BDCs we are still buying at High Yield Investor are not the ones you may think.
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Business Development Concept

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There is a lot to like about investing in Business Development Companies ("BDCs")(BIZD). For example, they offer an attractive combination of the contractual stability that comes with senior secured loans with the potential for equity-like returns. They also provide investors exposure

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