Lower interest rates negatively impact BDCs' net investment income due to the floating rate nature of their loans tied to the Fed Funds rate. A typical BDC portfolio, with a debt to equity ratio of 1.0x, cannot fully offset lower rates through floating leverage. However, there are some ways to manage this situation.
Invests $12.5 Million in Recapitalization of a Management Services Organization HOUSTON , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently completed a new portfolio investment totaling $12.5 million to facilitate the minority recapitalization of a leading vascular care management services organization located in t...
A bunch of mortgage REITs were severely overvalued. Now they are less overvalued. But some others are actually bargains. Tons of charts because images are fun. Ellington Financial's higher price-to-book ratio may be due to lower volatility in the total economic return by period. Digital Realty Trust deserves to be mocked. I am reporting for duty!
The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio focuses on financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets, aiming to generate sustainable dividend income and reduce portfolio volatility. Recent additions like Canadian Natural Resources and NextEra Energy enhance dividend growth potential and diversify sector allocation, reducing Financials Sector concentration. The portfolio boasts a Weight...
BDCs face challenges due to declining earnings, increased private credit supply, and recession concerns, impacting dividend sustainability. Many BDCs have already cut their dividends to align earnings with the cash distributions. Yet, there is still a long list of BDCs that have maintained their base dividends safe.
Invests $49.3 Million in Recapitalization of Moffitt Holdings, LLC HOUSTON , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently completed a new portfolio investment totaling $49.3 million to facilitate the minority recapitalization of Moffitt Holdings, LLC, dba Moffitt Services ("Moffitt" or the "Company"), a leadi...
Interest Rate Reduced; Maturity of the Facility Extended to February 2030 HOUSTON , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MSIF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MSIF Funding, LLC, recently amended its special purpose vehicle revolving credit facility (the "SPV Facility") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. The recently cl...
The market is experiencing a correction, with a potential bear market looming, making gradual investment over 3-6 months advisable for long-term investors. Understanding personal risk tolerance is crucial before investing, as it dictates how one handles market downturns and portfolio drawdowns. The article presents three different investment strategies. We are going to discuss how strategically...
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