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BDCs have been facing an increasingly unfavorable environment recently. However, Jerome Powell just gave a big gift to BDC investors. We discuss what this gift is and how it is impacting our view on the BDC sector.

Ares Capital remains the most conservatively managed BDC, with strong liquidity, low leverage, and a robust dividend track record. Despite solid fundamentals and portfolio growth, I maintain a 'hold' rating due to limited upside and potential headwinds from lower interest rates. ARCC's financial flexibility, increased spillover income, and prudent management position it well to weather economic uncertainty and potential volatility.

BDCs are high-yield assets that can come in handy for income investors. Yet, attractive yields tend to be there for a reason. In the article, I share my key lessons learned from my relatively successful BDC investment journey.

I have a confession to make. I'm much more interested in dividend stocks than I've ever been before.

I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula Value All Stars, or GASV, to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value and dividend safety. Seventeen out of twenty-four "safer" lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GASV are currently fair-priced and ready to buy for income investors. Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 32.99% by June 2026, with yields ranging from 8.94% to 13.81%.

Markets remained volatile in May 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions and mixed signals from Washington and Wall Street. While U.S.-China talks quietly resumed, tariffs persisted and business sentiment stayed cautious, contributing to investor uncertainty. May's investments added $111 in annual dividends, keeping me on track with my goal of $100+ monthly income growth and a 7.4% yield on cost.

Baby Boomers love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return.

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio balances income, growth, and capital appreciation, now enhanced by the global diversification from Allianz and LVMH. We focus on financially healthy companies with sustainable dividends and strong competitive advantages, optimizing risk-reward through sector and geographic diversification. The portfolio's Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.05% and 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.06% project a Yield on Cost above 11% in 15 years.

High quality and yield can be cornerstones of a sleep well at night portfolio. I focus on dividend stocks with high returns on capital and strong balance sheets for reliable, high-yield income. Both are attractively valued and are industry giants due to their scale and capital discipline.

ARCC, BIDU and BRKR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 23 2025.