2 BDC Stocks to Buy and Hold That Earn More Than Their Regular Dividends

Main Street Capital covered its regular distribution by 130% in the second quarter of 2026. Hercules Capital covered its regular distribution by 125% in the second quarter of 2026.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2026

A $750,000 Dividend Portfolio Could Lose $13,920 a Year to Taxes. Here's the Roth Alternative

Parking high-yield BDCs and REITs in a taxable account quietly hands the IRS a check every April, and most investors never calculate exactly how much they are giving away each year across their entire portfolio.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

Private Equity Drives MAIN's Dividend Increase Machine

Main Street Capital Corporation stands out as the most expensive BDC by P/B, justified by its consistent dividend growth and NAV accretion. MAIN's internally managed, equity-focused model aligns management and shareholder interests, driving superior long-term returns and frequent dividend increases. MAIN's NAV growth is fueled by equity investments and share issuance at a premium, with risk primarily from equity exposure and interest rate sensitivity.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2026

5 Monthly Dividend Stocks Retirees Should Consider This Month

Monthly bills arrive on a schedule that quarterly dividends cannot match, but five stocks pay 12 times a year with yields climbing as high as 6.65%. Two of them carry risks that could quietly shrink your paycheck before you notice.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 17, 2026

MSC Income Fund Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

Call Scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 6, 2026 HOUSTON, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MSIF) ("MSC Income" or the "Fund") is pleased to announce that it will release its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, November 5, 2026 after the financial markets close.

PRNewsWire • Oct 16, 2026

Main Street Announces Preliminary Estimate of Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results

Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its preliminary operating results for the third quarter of 2026 and its third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule. In commenting on the Company's preliminary operating results for the third quarter of 2026, Dwayne L.

PRNewsWire • Oct 15, 2026

The IRS Hates This: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Hide in Your Roth IRA Immediately

Holding certain high-yield stocks in a taxable account quietly hands the IRS a five-figure check every single year, and two popular BDCs sitting in the wrong account type are likely costing investors far more than they realize.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

Every Roth IRA Needs These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Over 6%

Holding high-yield dividend stocks outside a Roth quietly drains thousands of dollars every year, and the losses compound in a way most investors never calculate until it is too late.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 12, 2026

Main Street Capital (MAIN) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Main Street Capital (MAIN) concluded the recent trading session at $53.74, signifying a -1.34% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2026

These 5 Dividend Stocks Are Flying Under Wall Street's Radar

Wall Street's most popular income screens keep recycling the same mega-cap names, but five overlooked companies quietly pay yields that stretch from 3.7% to nearly 9% while sitting outside the radar of most investors.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026