Forget JEPI: These 5 Stocks Deliver Better Returns and Rock-Solid Distributions

JEPI has become a popular income investment since its 2020 launch, delivering an 8.21% yield through a

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 12, 2025

Boomers Looking for Passive Income Can Buy 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Income Stocks

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without 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 • Dec 11, 2025

Main Street Capital: A Best In Class BDC For Reliable Income And Long-Term NAV Growth

Main Street Capital (MAIN) is a best-in-class BDC, leveraging an internally managed model for superior cost efficiency, consistent NAV growth, and resilient dividends. MAIN's multi-pronged strategy (income, NAV accretion, and equity gains) drives reliable monthly dividends and supplemental payouts, with 13 consecutive quarters of record NAV per share. Balance sheet strength is evident: conservative 0.62x leverage, $1.56bn liquidity, and 17% ROE, supporting continued portfolio growth and income stability even in volatile markets.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Main Street Capital: Wait For Better Entry, But Large Premium Valuation Justified

Main Street Capital remains a resilient BDC, offering a 6.9% dividend yield and consistent monthly payouts, underpinned by strong portfolio performance. MAIN trades at an 88.87% premium to NAV, above its five-year average, justifying a hold rating despite solid Q3 results and NAV growth. Net investment income covers dividends at 132%, supporting both regular and supplemental distributions, with management confident in future earnings stability.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

2026 BDC Outlook: Why I'm Steering Clear Of Main Street Capital

Main Street Capital is highly reliable BDC but faces short-term headwinds from likely Fed rate cuts. MAIN trade at premium Price/NAV multiples, reflecting quality but increasing downside risk if spreads compress. The BDC sector may face challenges in the short term, while growth awaits it in the medium term.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Two Classes Of Mortgage REITs

Agency mortgage REITs duel to the dividend cut. There are 7 facing off. The top 3 are much better than the other 4. Valuations are important and awful. Deal with it.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Main Street Announces Follow-On Investment

Invests an Additional $20.0 Million in Chamberlin Holding LLC to Support Strategic Acquisition HOUSTON , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently completed a follow-on investment in its existing portfolio company, Chamberlin Holding LLC ("Chamberlin" or the "Company"), an industry leading specialty roofing and waterproofing contractor. Main Street, along with its co-investor MSC Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MSIF) ("MSIF"), made the follow-on investment in Chamberlin to support the Company's strategic acquisition of a commercial roofing contractor in the Southeastern United States.

PRNewsWire • Dec 2, 2025

Main Street Capital: What Bubble?

Despite the high price-to-book value, and despite the relatively low dividend yield (for a Business Development Company), Main Street Capital Corporation's business is no bubble. To the contrary, it's a fundamentally different type of BDC with steady book value gains (while peers stay flat—or worse). It also has steady dividend growth trajectory, powerful supplemental dividends, and many other attractive qualities that set it apart.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 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

5 Passive Income Monthly Pay Dividend All-Stars Every Boomer Should Own

Most dividend stocks only pay investors on a quarterly basis. Most corporate bonds and government Treasury bonds only pay interest payments semi-annually. Passive income paid monthly is a perfect way to help with monthly expenses and other costs.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 21, 2025