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. BDCs are required to pay out 90% of their taxable income to investors each year.

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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).

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 6, 2024

And thanks to the power of compounding, reinvesting dividends and holding on to your winners for the long run can especially help investors build generational wealth. dividend yield Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing capital to venture-backed start-ups.

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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). These differentiating features have helped Horizon stand out in a crowded BDC landscape.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 27, 2024

Passive income can be helpful for investors looking to supplement any gains they might have from growth stocks. Business development companies (BDC) can be particularly good sources of dividend income, paying above market returns. dividend yield, Ares looks like a great opportunity for dividend investors right now.

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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. There are many different ways to add growth to your portfolio. Hercules Capital: 10.3%

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 17, 2023

But Ares executives insist their firm remains steadfast in its goal of offering institutional investors more than just private debt. William Benjamin, head of Ares’ real estate group, describes the parent company’s prowess in private debt as an invaluable fundraising tool. In 2022, Ares’ direct lending tied to such buyouts totaled $26.4

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