
Navigating Venture Lending BDCs for Double-Digit Yields
An article provides guidance on how to select the appropriate Venture Lending Business Development Companies (BDCs) to achieve double-digit yields, while also highlighting associated risks.
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An article provides guidance on how to select the appropriate Venture Lending Business Development Companies (BDCs) to achieve double-digit yields, while also highlighting associated risks.
An article explains the mechanisms by which Business Development Companies (BDCs) are able to generate their notably high dividends for investors.
Bonds issued by the weakest Business Development Companies (BDCs) are facing a significant risk of being downgraded to junk status within the next six months. This potential downgrade signals increasing financial vulnerability for these companies.
For the first time, redemptions in private credit Business Development Companies (BDCs) have exceeded their fundraising efforts, signaling a shift in the market.
Capital Southwest maintains an 11.3% yield, demonstrating resilience in 2026 even as other Business Development Companies (BDCs) face difficulties.
Moody's has issued a warning regarding potential risks associated with the 'maturity wall' faced by private credit Business Development Companies (BDCs) in 2028.
Private Placement Business Development Companies (BDCs) have successfully met 74% of redemption requests from investors.
Barclays has stated that the soaring risk premiums for Business Development Companies (BDCs) are 'justified'.
Stocks of business development companies (BDCs) have fallen, with concerns over private BDCs impacting publicly traded ones, though some now appear attractive to specific investors.
Business development companies (BDCs) are experiencing an increase in their borrowing costs. The article explores the reasons behind this trend and its potential impact on the sector.

Oppenheimer analysts are calculating the potential impact of both falling and rising interest rates on the earnings of Business Development Companies (BDCs), providing insights for investors.
Public Business Development Companies (BDCs) are currently experiencing financial distress, with their pricing reflecting the most severe pain seen since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Investor Jeffrey Gundlach has issued a warning that investors in private credit funds are likely to lose money as business development companies (BDCs) begin to slash asset values. This comes amidst reports of significant losses in major deals.
The negative sentiment surrounding private credit funds has impacted both high-quality and weaker Business Development Companies (BDCs), but the article argues this is a reason to consider BDCs rather than avoid them.
PBDC has announced a 14% reduction in its dividend payout, attributed to a broader dividend squeeze affecting Business Development Companies (BDCs) and the prevailing low-interest-rate environment.
Moody's has revised its outlook on Business Development Companies (BDCs) to negative, citing an exodus from private credit markets.
UBS has lowered its target for Hercules Capital (HTGC), reflecting a mixed outlook for Business Development Companies (BDCs) in the current market.
A report indicates an increase in credit stress for Business Development Companies (BDCs), with the software sector identified as a significant contributor to this growing financial pressure. This trend suggests potential challenges within the BDC market.
Interest generated from PIK (Payment-in-Kind) loans at Business Development Companies (BDCs) has decreased, driven by concerns over credit quality and the disruptive impact of AI.
Gross fundings at leading Business Development Companies (BDCs) saw a significant drop in the first quarter, coinciding with a period of stabilizing yields.
Dina DiLorenzo of Guggenheim discusses the firm's strategic shift towards Business Development Companies (BDCs), highlighting their investment approach.
Moody's has issued a warning regarding potential risks posed by the significant volume of debt maturities for Private Credit Business Development Companies (BDCs) in 2028.
Business Development Companies (BDCs) in the private credit market are grappling with the difficulties of setting accurate valuation marks amidst current market turmoil. The sector is facing a period of necessary 'spring cleaning' to address these challenges.
Moody's has revised its outlook on US Business Development Companies (BDCs) to 'negative,' citing increasing redemption pressure and rising leverage as key concerns.
An analysis examines Business Development Companies (BDCs) offering high yields between 14% and 27%, but cautions that only a few are likely to sustain such payouts.