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AUGUST 13, 2023

Ares Capital Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC) in the world. It provides alternative financing to middle-market companies across a wide range of industries. Ares Capital has generated market-beating total returns since its initial public offering in 2004.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 5, 2024

One of the best ways to create wealth is by investing in companies that pay a dividend. While many different types of companies pay dividends, business development companies (BDCs) represent a unique opportunity. The company's 9.6% Image source: Getty Images. Horizon Technology Finance: 9.9%

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Annaly has declared $26 billion in dividends since its initial public offering in 1997, and it's averaged around a 10% yield over the last two decades. With yields on MBSs having risen since March 2022 and short-term borrowing costs on the decline, Annaly has a clearer path to high value assets without the Fed buying MBSs.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2023

Net-interest margin" refers to the average yield AGNC nets from its owned assets less the average yield on what it's borrowed. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel for AGNC, and this good news should provide a lift to the company's shares sooner than later. Furthermore, all but $1.1 Enterprise is currently parsing out a 7.5%

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Ares Capital ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). This, along with the company's diversified portfolio, means Ares Capital's investments are less risky -- which is good news for long-term investors. And you'll get a lot of bang for the buck with this stock.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though a 15% yield is typically viewed as unsustainable for most companies, Annaly has supported an average yield of around 10% over the past two decades and returned $25 billion to shareholders since its initial public offering in 1997. Another reason income investors can trust Annaly is its focus on agency assets.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 6, 2024

dividend yield Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing capital to venture-backed start-ups. Hercules is different from a typical bank as it tends to offer more flexible financing options. Hercules Capital: 10.6%

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