Dividend Cut Alert: 2 BDCs With Unsustainable Yields

It has become a consensus in the market that many BDCs, sooner or later, will have to deliver unpleasant dividend cuts. For example, the sector average dividend coverage level is 100%, which does not look promising amid a lower base rate environment. Yet, as in the case with almost any average, it consists of several positive and negative outliers.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

My Biggest Contrarian Bet: The BDC Hidden Income Gift

The market seems to question the true fair value of BDC portfolios. There is a fear that the BDCs will start to report elevated non-accruals, which would make their life more difficult (as they have already a lower interest rate problem at hand). For durable and high-yield income investors this has created a truly enticing and timely opportunity, which simply has to be explored given the direction of overall asset yields.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2025

Why 10%+ Yields Can Wreck Your Retirement Income

My portfolio goal is sustainable, stress-free income—prioritizing safety over chasing high yields. Even though it might be very tempting, tilting investments towards 10%+ yields is not the smartest thing to do. The historical stock market annual return figure is around 10%, which is very difficult to meet for income investors, who are usually concentrated into fixed income factor (lower return potential).

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2025

Is Your Retirement Income Enough? How I Leveled Up Mine With Covered Call ETFs

Yield for traditional income sources have started to compress. For income-oriented investors, who seek to build a reliable passive income machine it causes a real headache. To hit a certain target income figure, investors have to assume either higher risks, extend time horizon or save/invest more capital.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

7%+ Yields: I Am Giving Thanks For My Favorite Black Friday Special

I am thankful for many things this year. I am particularly thankful for my favorite Black Friday special from Mr. Market. I detail why I like this high-yielding bargain.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 28, 2025

Buy The Dip On Bargain Dividends Before Others Do

Business Development Company prices are down due to rate cuts and unwarranted credit fears. Credit quality is strong; non-accruals remain historically low. Tax efficiency improves starting in 2026 (Section 199a dividends).

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

Don't Fear The Pivot: 2 BDCs Built For 10%+ Yields In New Rate Regime

BDC earnings are sensitive to interest rates. As there is no meaningful margin of safety in the BDC system, forthcoming interest rate cuts might trigger a wave of dividend cuts. For prudent passive income investors who want to avoid experiencing stress that is associated with dividend reductions, BDCs might not seem like a good option.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

Is This the Worst-Performing Dividend ETF?

The ETF isn't the worst of the lot, but its returns have been far from ideal. It's saddled with a year-to-date loss of nearly 10%.

The Motley Fool • Nov 25, 2025

A Rare Buying Opportunity: Blue-Chip 11-12% Yields Too Cheap To Ignore

There is a major market disconnect in which there are blue-chip dividend payers offering 11%+ yields right now, despite posting strong fundamentals. I discuss why the market is bearish on these stocks and why I think the fears are overblown. I also share two high-yield stocks that I think are attractive buys at current pricing.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2025

The Most Viable 10% Yielding Retirement Portfolio I've Ever Designed

Most 10% yielding portfolios inevitably crash and burn. However, there is a path to achieving a potentially sustainable 10% yielding portfolio. I share how it possibly can be done.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025