2 Golden Buying Opportunities Before The Fed Hikes Rates

The Fed is likely going to hike rates this week. I take a look at two deeply undervalued opportunities that are likely to be beneficiaries of the rate hikes. I also discuss some of the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Vs. 11 BDC Peers - Part 1 (Includes Recommendations As Of 9/4/2026)

Part 1 of this article compares Blackstone Secured Lending'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 3/31/2026 and 6/30/2026. 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 • Sep 9, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending: Don't Buy Before The Likely Upcoming Dividend Cut (Rating Downgrade)

BXSL shared even more negative signs that suggest the upcoming dividend cut. Even the management mentioned a transition to lower dividend levels. I expect a dividend reset in 2026, which will likely result in a valuation pullback.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending: Buy This High Yield At A Discount

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund offers a compelling high-income opportunity, supported by a $13.4B portfolio with 96.8% first-lien secured debt. BXSL's diversified portfolio, improving borrower health, and declining nonaccruals underpin downside protection and attractive risk-adjusted returns. At a 0.96x price-to-NAV and 12.6% yield, expectations for a dividend cut appear priced in.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

The Party Is Over For These 3 Former BDC Dividend Darlings

The BDC sector thrived post-COVID as low rates and strong underwriting supported robust dividends and performance. Rising rates initially sparked default fears, but BDCs benefited from higher coupons and stable funding costs, with limited non-accrual uptick. Since early 2025, most BDCs have cut dividends, and total returns now barely match inflation or T-bill rates.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

The Best REIT And BDC To Own If Things Get Rougher From Here

The market is a precarious place to invest right now, given where valuations and risks sit. I discuss the REIT and BDC that are best positioned to weather a major downturn from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. I also discuss the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

From a technical perspective, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. BXSL recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 25, 2026

The BDC Asymmetry That Nobody Prices In

Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer high yields but carry significant, often overlooked risks tied to their underlying leveraged loan portfolios. Negative asymmetry in BDCs arises from management fee structures, which erode upside while exposing investors to nearly all downside, justifying persistent NAV discounts. Investors frequently misjudge BDC discounts, expecting P/NAV convergence, but structural risks and poor track records often warrant these discounts.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

2 BDCs To Sell Before The Dividend Cuts Land

The lion's share of BDC players has cut their dividends in the past 12-month period (especially, if we count in supplemental payments). For most BDCs that haven't done that yet, it is only a matter of time before they arrive at such a decision. Among these BDCs, we can also find so-called blue-chip BDCs that some investors view as truly durable income compounders.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 16, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending: The Dividend Cut I've Been Expecting Is Coming, Management Just Telegraphed It

Blackstone Secured Lending faces near-term headwinds, with sequential declines in earnings and dividend coverage falling below 100% for the first time in 28 quarters. Management signaled an imminent dividend cut, likely reducing the payout to $0.66–$0.70 per share to align with long-term earnings trends and lower base rates. Despite credit deterioration and a declining NAV, BXSL's 12%+ yield and 4% NAV discount remain attractive for income-focused investors seeking stable BDC exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026