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Is Ares Capital Stock a Buy?

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One such stock that has been attracting a lot of attention is Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) , which at its current share price yields a massive 8.9%. Why does Ares Capital pay such a high dividend? At its current price of $21.65, Ares Capital only trades at a 10% premium to its net asset value. Should you invest in it today?

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This Unstoppable Telecom Giant Returned More Capital to Shareholders Than Both AT&T and Verizon Over the Past Year, and It Just Raised Its Dividend 35%

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The only caveat is this telecom giant is primarily using share repurchases in its capital-return program, something that's practically non-existent recently at Verizon and AT&T. T-Mobile's massive capital-return program could prove even better for shareholders than big cash dividends from its competition.

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Here's Why Ares Capital Corporation Is a No-Brainer Dividend Stock

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Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) is an ultra-high-yielding dividend stock, with a yield of nearly 9.5%. Here's what you should know about Ares Capital and why it is a solid dividend stock to buy today. billion in net assets, Ares Capital Corporation is the largest publicly traded BDC in the U.S. With over $10.8

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Why Energy Transfer Is My Top Investment for Passive Income

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It repaid debt, which steadily drove down its leverage ratio. Today, Energy Transfer has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a leverage ratio in the lower half of its 4.0-to-4.5x That improving leverage ratio has provided Energy Transfer with increased financial flexibility. times target range.

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The Ultimate Dividend Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Roughly 98% of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) comes from cost-of-service arrangements or long-term contracts. Finally, Enbridge has a strong balance sheet with a conservative leverage ratio. times leverage ratio , well within its 4.5x-5.0x target range. billion-$6.6 billion-$5.1

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History Says This 7%-Yielding Stock Will Pay You a Bigger Dividend Next Year, Even If There's a Recession

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Enbridge currently gets 98% of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) from stable cost-of-service or contracted assets. The company currently boasts an investment-grade credit rating backed by a leverage ratio toward the low end of its 4.5-5.0 times target range. billion). billion-$6.6

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Better High-Yield Buy: Hercules Capital or PennantPark?

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Let's look at two popular BDCs, Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) and PennantPark Investment (NYSE: PNNT) , to see which is better for your portfolio. Different approaches Hercules Capital mostly invests in high-growth technology and life-sciences companies before their initial public offerings.

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