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Ares Capital (ARCC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

The BDC market's days of outperformance are likely over, with high yields but limited price and dividend growth expected going forward. Despite sector headwinds like lower base rates and falling credit spreads, select BDCs still offer attractive risk-reward for income-focused investors. In the article, I discuss my Top 2 BDC choices, which offer 10%+ yields that are backed by the industry-leading fundamentals.

I love investing in dividend stocks. However, I have to be honest about the headwinds facing them right now. I share three reasons to avoid dividend stocks in H2 2025.

Many investors go for big yield with bigger risk. Barf. This report was recently sent to our members. We picked up shares with a 9.5% yield.

I'm not getting any younger. These days, I'm thinking more and more about retiring and the stream of passive income that will allow me to thrive instead of merely surviving.

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%.