Investment activity in October focused on Business Development Companies, with $1,300 added to the market. Adjusted dividend income in October of $789, up 25% Y/Y and up 11% sequentially. Main picks included Blackstone Secured Lending, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Midcap Financial Investment Corporation.
Amid a major political shift in the United States, investors may understandably be uncertain about how to distribute their assets. Some anticipate a new administration to be a boon for stocks thanks to loosened regulations and the potential for lower corporate taxes.
AGNC's 15% dividend yield is attractive but unsustainable long-term due to expiring low-cost swaps and rising interest expenses. AGNC's business model involves high leverage and hedging, making it vulnerable to interest rate volatility and declining book value. AGNC is not a buy-and-hold investment; it requires market timing, focusing on price-to-book value and stable interest rates for optimal...
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