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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Blue Owl Crisis Triggers BDC Selloff—But BIZD Offers Bargain for Risk-Tolerant Investors

VanEck BDC Income ETF down 12% in 2026 as private credit turmoil spreads. BDCs trade at steep discounts to book value, potentially presenting opportunity.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Tripp Sullivan, Lisa Kampf

Chicago Atlantic BDC Maintains $0.34 Quarterly Dividend Amid Middle-Market Lending Focus

$LIEN declares $0.34 per-share Q1 2026 dividend. The specialty finance BDC continues supporting private middle-market companies, primarily cannabis sector.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Na

Horizon, Monroe Capital Win Strong Shareholder Support for $HRZN-$MRCC Merger

Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital win shareholder approval for merger with 83% and 88% support, respectively. Combined entity expected to close within 30 days, trading as $HRZN.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Motley Fool Transcribing

Rand Capital Navigates Portfolio Challenges With Strong Balance Sheet, Eyes Growth

Rand Capital reports Q4 2025 results with $23M liquidity and zero debt, despite $48.5M portfolio value decline from Tilson Technology bankruptcy.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer Income Potential Above Market Average

Three high-yield dividend stocks—AGNC, Ares Capital, and Western Midstream—offer yields of 8-12%, significantly exceeding market averages for income-seeking investors.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Bob Ciura

Three Monthly-Pay Securities Offer Yields Exceeding 3% Amid Strong Earnings

Three companies—Savaria, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, and Trinity Capital—offer monthly dividends exceeding 3% yields with strong earnings and business growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Main Street Capital's Outperformance Strategy: Conservative Underwriting Drives Long-Term Returns

Main Street Capital's conservative underwriting and diversified lower-middle-market strategy generated 17.2% annualized returns since 2008, doubling S&P 500 performance with a sustainable 6.09% dividend yield.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

AGNC Investment vs. Ares Capital: Comparing Dividend Yields and Risk Profiles

AGNC offers 12.5% yield via mortgage REITs with high leverage; Ares Capital provides 9.6% yield with stable dividends and lower risk through business loans.
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