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Ares Capital Remains The Gold Standard In BDCs

Seeking Alpha · Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400

The direct lending space is not a monolith; disciplined underwriting separates top-tier managers from the pack. Ares Capital has operated as an upper-middle-market direct lending flagship for over 22 years, navigating the 2008 Great Financial Crisis, the 2015–2016 energy downturn, and the 2020 pandemic. Over its two-decade operating history, ARCC's net realized gains from equity kickers and structuring fees have consistently exceeded gross loan losses, protecting long-term book value.

BDC Weekly Review: Bond Issuance Remains An Income Headwind

Seeking Alpha · Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:54:08 -0400

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs declined amid rising yields, Fed rate hike expectations, and geopolitical tensions. Recent bond issuances by ARCC, CSWC, OCSL, and OTF highlight sector-wide net income headwinds from refinancing at higher rates.

A $100,000 Retirement Dividend Snowball In A Rising-Rate World

Seeking Alpha · Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:05:00 -0400

Building a $100,000 dividend snowball is foundational for financial security and passive income. I detail how I would go about doing so in today's rising rate environment. I also share some specific picks and how to allocate capital on a percentage basis to build the snowball.

How A $1,000,000 Portfolio Can Produce $6,000 In Monthly Dividends

Seeking Alpha · Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:38:01 -0400

A $1M hybrid portfolio can generate sustainable $6,000 monthly income with growth and capital protection elements. The portfolio balances dividend growth (SCHD, VYM), credit, real assets, options, and commodities to diversify income streams and risk. Option ETFs provide high, tax-efficient income but carry NAV erosion risk during prolonged downturns or capped upside in rallies.

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