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Belden Inc.
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The Fed's Next Move Could Awaken These Big BDC Dividends
Rate hikes are back on the table. For most investors, that's bad news.
Gladstone Investment: Stability In The BDC Sector And An Enticing 7.5% Yield With The GAING Baby Bond
Gladstone Investment stands out as a stable BDC, outperforming sector peers and benchmarks during recent industry declines. GAIN's baby bond GAING offers a compelling 7.5% yield-to-worst and a 3.77% spread over Treasuries, with strong credit metrics supporting the position. GAING's duration is 3.6 years, with 4.5 years to maturity and a call date of 05/01/2028, balancing yield and interest rate risk.
BDC Report: $11 Billion in ‘Big Six' Gas Pipeline Spending Drives 67% Surge in Pennsylvania Gas Utility Bills
HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EXC #BuildingDecarb--67% increase in Pennsylvania gas utility bills driven by $11 billion in ‘Big Six' gas pipeline spending, BDC Reports.
The Party Is Over For These 3 Former BDC Dividend Darlings
The BDC sector thrived post-COVID as low rates and strong underwriting supported robust dividends and performance. Rising rates initially sparked default fears, but BDCs benefited from higher coupons and stable funding costs, with limited non-accrual uptick. Since early 2025, most BDCs have cut dividends, and total returns now barely match inflation or T-bill rates.
Advisors Poised to Pour $2 Trillion Into Alternatives
Financial advisors are only getting started with alternatives. Cerulli Associates says the money flowing into these strategies through the advisor channel is nowhere close to peaking.
Belden Recognized with Two 2026 GEN IMPACT Awards from the Global ERG Network ®
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today announced it has received two recognitions in the 2026 GEN IMPACT Awards from the Global ERG Network ® (GEN). The GEN IMPACT Awards recognize Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Councils and Executive Sponsors that are making meaningful impact and delivering measurable organizational outcomes across industries. Belden received the following recognition: Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERGs.
Ares Capital Yields 9.6%, And Q2 Reinforced Why It's My Favorite BDC
Ares Capital remains my top BDC pick, offering a durable 9.6% yield and industry-leading underwriting through credit normalization. Q2 2026 showcased resilient credit metrics, accelerating deal flow, and enhanced funding flexibility, with $6 billion in liquidity and a new commercial paper program. Dividend coverage is robust: NII, TTM core earnings, and $1.38/share spillover reserve support the $0.48 quarterly payout, with 60 consecutive stable or rising payments.
Crescent Capital BDC: Cheap For Good Reason, Still A Hold
Crescent Capital BDC is rated HOLD, with the stock trading at a record 0.600x NAV and an attractive 12.7% yield. The dividend was reset 19% lower to $0.34, now conservatively covered by NII at 1.06x, and management permanently cut fees. Portfolio credit quality remains pressured: NAV has declined for eight straight quarters, non-accruals are 4.8%, and the watch list is 14.7%.
