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BDCs face a number of misconceptions in the commentariat having to do with earnings, dividend coverage, and more. Short-term rates are still attractive, BDC valuations are reasonable, and portfolio quality has improved; floating-rate assets remain compelling even at lower levels. Investors should focus on rigorous analysis, valuations, and NII yield, not simplistic headlines or price momentum.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Monday, August 11, 2025, after the close of financial markets. KBDC will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to review its financial results. All interested parties are invited to partici.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of complete connection solutions, will report its fiscal second quarter results for the period ended June 29, 2025, before the market opens on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Management will discuss the Company's results during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of Belden's corporate website.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (“GS BDC”) (NYSE: GSBD) announced today that it will report its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 7, 2025. GS BDC will also host an earnings conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or the audio webcast, which will be hosted on the Investor Resources section of.

LIEN offers a high 12.6% yield and unique cannabis industry focus, but faces growth and regulatory risks in the current environment. Dividend coverage has weakened, with net investment income barely covering distributions, raising concerns about sustainability and potential for a cut. Portfolio quality remains solid with no non-accruals and reduced PIK income, but limited growth and high rates constrain NAV expansion.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after the market closes. Barings BDC, Inc. has scheduled a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results for Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the call, please dial 877-407-8831 or 201-493-6736 approximately 10 minutes prior to.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golub Capital BDC, Inc., a business development company (NASDAQ: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), announced today that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Monday, August 4, 2025 after the close of the financial markets. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. will host an earnings conference call at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 to discuss its quarterly financial results. All interested parties may participate in the confe.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the fourth week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs remain attractively valued, with sector valuations still below historical averages. State Street's new private credit ETF aims to address prior flaws, but investors should remain cautious about liquidity and fee structures in these products.

High-income investors face limited options for sustainable, high-yield investments, with traditional asset classes often highly correlated and yields rarely exceeding 7-9%. Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer attractive yields averaging 12.8%, with several high-quality players maintaining dividends even through challenging periods like COVID-19. However, rising interest rates pose a significant risk to BDC dividend sustainability, making it critical to reassess current exposures and avoid potential value impairments.

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.