4 Deeply Discounted BDCs Paying Us Up To 13%

Stocks are sky-high, but us contrarians are looking for dividend deals. And we found them in one forgotten corner of the Wall Street world.

Forbes • 9 hours ago

Blackstone Secured Lending's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Versus 11 BDC Peers - Part 1 (Includes Recommendations As Of 6/5/2026)

Part 1 of this article compares BXSL's recent quarterly change in NAV, quarterly and trailing 24-month economic return, NII, and current valuation to 11 BDC peers. Part 1 also performs a comparative analysis between each company's investment portfolio as of 12/31/2025 and 3/31/2026. This includes an updated percentage of investments on non-accrual status. I also provide a list of the other BDC stocks I currently believe are undervalued (a buy recommendation), overvalued (a sell recommendation), or appropriately valued (a hold recommendation).

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2026

Retire On Dividends: My Near-Perfect REIT, BDC, And MLP Trio

REITs, BDCs, and MLPs are structured to be powerful income machines. I detail a REIT, BDC, and MLP that I think are ideal for retiring on dividends. I also share some risk factors to keep in mind for each of them.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund: Medallia Takes A Toll On Portfolio

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) posted a 0.4% total NAV return in Q1, outperforming the BDC sector median despite notable portfolio headwinds. BXSL trades at a 10% discount to book value and a 13% dividend yield, but faces potential dividend pressure from rising non-accruals and NII pressures. Medallia's writedown drove the largest NAV drop since IPO (excluding COVID), raising questions about portfolio concentration and recurring revenue loan underwriting.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

13 Lucky Dogs: June Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

The June GVAS portfolio highlights 13 'safer,' fair-priced large-cap value stocks with strong dividend yields and positive free cash flow margins. Top ten GVAS stocks are forecasted to deliver average net gains of 39.68% by June 2027, with yields ranging from 7.9% to 16.46%. Energy and financial sectors dominate the highest-yielding, lowest-priced GVAS, with Okeanis Eco Tankers and IRSA Inversiones offering standout upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

BDC Weekly Review: BDCs Put Up Decent Q1 Numbers

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the fourth week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDC sector saw a -2.5% average return this week, with sentiment and valuations near 1-year lows despite stable credit metrics. Median NII declined nearly 6% in Q1, but the downward trend is expected to moderate as spreads widen and deal activity recovers.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2026

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New April Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 5 Buys

April net investment activity reached a multi-year low as rising stock valuations and BDC sector weakness prompted a cautious approach and selective BDC purchases. Focused April allocations on Ares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and Hercules Capital, yielding a 7.5% average on new investments despite sector headwinds. Dividend income set a modest April record at $990, up 3% year-over-year, with BDCs contributing 27% of Q2 year-to-date dividends but facing potential further cuts.

Seeking Alpha • May 27, 2026

The High-Yield Stocks the Smart Money Is Buying Right Now

There is a principle I have followed for 30 years in this business. When the smartest credit team on the planet starts aggressively buying a beaten-down asset class they understand better than anyone alive, you do not sit on your hands and debate whether the timing is perfect.

Benzinga • May 24, 2026

$100,000 in Our Ultra-High-Yield Portfolio Pays a Stunning $12,000+ of Passive Income Yearly

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

A Major Catalyst Is Emerging For BDCs That The Market Is Completely Missing

The BDC sector has been hit hard since July 2025. However, I think the tide may be about to turn with a bright future ahead for some companies in the sector. I share which BDC names I think are poised to outperform moving forward.

Seeking Alpha • May 16, 2026