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I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.

Blackstone Secured Lending is a strong buy due to its low non-accrual percentage and robust portfolio/NII growth. The BDC's net investment income grew 14% year-over-year, easily covering the $0.77 per-share dividend with a solid coverage ratio of 1.08X. Despite trading at a 17% premium to NAV, BXSL's near-zero non-accruals and top notch balance sheet quality justify the valuation.

It is rare to find investments with high yields, strong capital appreciation potential, and relatively low risk. However, there are exceptions to this. We discuss two of these opportunities with yields of 8-10%.

I maintain a hold rating on Blackstone Secured Lending Fund due to economic uncertainties and potential lower base rates impacting dividend coverage and share price. Despite strong fundamentals, BXSL's net investment income and yield have declined, and investment commitments and fundings have dropped below $1 billion. BXSL's robust liquidity, investment-grade balance sheet, and high first-lien exposure support maintaining the current $0.77 dividend in the near to medium-term.

Focusing on downside protection is crucial; unrealized gains can evaporate, making diversified income stocks with meaningful yields essential for retail investors. Blackstone Secured Lending offers a 10.4% yield with a portfolio of first-lien, sponsor-backed loans, a strong balance sheet, and reliable dividend coverage. Energy Transfer provides a 7.6% yield with fee-based midstream operations, strategic infrastructure assets, and well-covered, growing distributions, insulated from commodity price swings.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is a top BDC for passive income, offering high credit quality, stable NAV, and strong net investment income growth. BXSL's portfolio is 98% First Lien debt, with a low non-accrual ratio of 0.1%, the lowest in its peer group. The BDC has a safe dividend with a 93% payout ratio, supported by robust interest income and consistent new investment fundings.

Blue-chip high yields are often looked to for stable and attractive passive income and total returns. However, several of these are on increasingly shaky footing right now. I detail why and share some examples in the article.

These 10% yielders combine safety, growth, and big upside potential—perfect for living off dividends in retirement. Both are fully covering their dividends with cash flow and trade at attractive valuations—grab them while they're cheap. We also look at the risks facing each of them.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Justin Farshidi - Principal, Blackstone Credit and Insurance Brad Marshall - Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Bock - Co-Chief Executive Officer Carlos Whitaker - President Teddy Desloge - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities Melissa Wedel - JPMorgan Paul Johnson - KBW Maxwell Fritzsche - Truist Operator Welcome to the Blackstone Secured Lending First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions].

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.