Why BDC Dividend Cuts Matter Less Than You Think

System-wide BDC dividend cuts are highly likely as base dividend coverage averages 99% and growth is constrained. As a result, many BDC investors have decided to sit on the sidelines until the expected dividend cuts materialize. The idea is that a cut will lead to a negative share price reaction and thus provide a better opportunity to buy at a bargain price.

Seeking Alpha • 12 hours ago

Just Four Dividend Stocks Transform $400,000 Into $2,500 a Month Retirement Income

A $400,000 portfolio can generate $3,200 a month, but only if you're willing to hold assets that most retirement guides skip entirely.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 23, 2026

Investing $3,000 Into These 3 Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Could Generate Hundreds of Dollars in Annual Passive Income

AGNC Investment has maintained its big-time monthly dividend for more than five consecutive years. Ares Capital has delivered a stable or increasing dividend for more than 16 years.

The Motley Fool • Feb 23, 2026

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

The ABCs Of BDC Risk

There are multiple risks for your BDC investments now and three that specifically create risk for certain BDCs. Business development companies offer high yields but carry significant, often misunderstood risks, especially in falling interest rate environments. Volatile interest rates can damage BDC profitability and distributable income, causing dividend cuts and share price declines.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Power Your Income Stream in 2026

Ares Capital pays an ultra-high dividend yield of 10.1%. Enbridge has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years.

The Motley Fool • Feb 22, 2026

The SaaSpocalypse Just Created One Of The Best 11%+ Yielding Opportunities I've Ever Seen

A $1 trillion wipeout just rocked software stocks. However, the real opportunity may be hiding in plain sight. While everyone debates AI disruption, a deeply undervalued, high-quality, well-covered 11%+ yielding opportunity to profit from the SaaS carnage has just emerged.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 22, 2026

Investors Heavily Search Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Ares Capital (ARCC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 20, 2026

Financial Stocks Are Way Oversold: 5 Strong Buy High-Yield Dividend Ideas

Financial stocks are extremely oversold, with the XLF, the financial sector ETF, down 5.70% year-to date.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 20, 2026

Ares Capital: SaaSpocalypse, Credit Cockroaches, And Rate Cuts Form Headwinds Trifecta

Ares Capital: SaaSpocalypse, Credit Cockroaches, And Rate Cuts Form Headwinds Trifecta

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026