SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that it has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results conferen...
The All Weather Portfolio concept introduced by Ray Dalio aims for stable returns through largely uncorrelated investment exposures. In this article, I have tried to apply the essence of such a construct for BDC dividend-seeking investments. The sample portfolio, which is presented in the article, consists of three structural layers that are not that correlated and offer different risk and rewa...
I maintain a hold rating on Hercules Capital due to its high premium to NAV, awaiting a price drop before accumulating shares. HTGC's portfolio emphasizes senior secured first lien debt, providing high repayment priority and protection against borrower underperformance. Despite a slight increase in non-accrual rates, HTGC's distribution remains well-covered by earnings, ensuring no immediate th...
Hercules Capital offers a ~10% dividend yield and has a strong track record, but currently trades at a significant premium to its net asset value. The company is well-diversified with a focus on Technology and Life Sciences, and is internally managed, aligning management interests with shareholders. Despite solid credit quality and a healthy balance sheet, recent unrealized depreciation and hig...
Typically, stocks with at-risk dividends should be avoided. That said, there are exceptions to every rule. I share two high-yielding stocks that look like attractive buys to me even though their dividends could very possibly be cut in the near future.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody's”) has reaffirmed Hercule...
The Federal Reserve's 50 basis point rate cut impacts BDCs, which are sensitive to short-term rate changes, affecting their net investment income. BDCs thrive during rate hikes but face challenges with rate cuts, potentially leading to declining net investment income and increased non-accruals. I take a look at 10 leading BDCs and share my pick for the best one to own in the current environment.
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