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. Although there are always risks associated with any investment, I am not worried about Hercules.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Business development companies (BDCs) can be a great source of dividend income, in part because they are required to pay out at least 90% of their taxable income each year as dividends. BDCs typically compete with banks and even venture capital or private equity funds depending on the deal structure.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 13, 2024

A true "forever" holding is a company that's capable of adapting as needed so it can continue making its dividend payments, or a leading company in a business that is steady and dependable. Realty Income Plenty of companies are capable of driving recurring cash flows that fund dividend payments. It will do so again.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 28, 2024

Let's break down five companies that are established dividend payers, and assess why holding each of these stocks over a long-term time horizon can lead to massive gains for your portfolio. Hercules Capital Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a business development company (BDC). Given the company's 7.1%

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 17, 2024

But with so many opportunities out there, it's challenging to identify companies that both pay dividends and consistently perform at a high level. One good place to source ideas is to look at business development companies (BDCs). Should you invest $1,000 in Hercules Capital right now? But with a sizzling 11.4%

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For some, investing in companies taking advantage of emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence (AI), can be lucrative. However, this approach requires investors to speculate about which companies are best positioned to win long term. It specializes in an investment vehicle called venture debt. Hercules Capital: 10.3%

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 31, 2024

But a smaller investment minimum doesn't mean that this type of bond has lower risks. Baby bonds are issued by the same types of companies that issue traditional bonds, including utility companies, investment banks, telecom companies and other types of corporate issuers.

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