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Institutional-grade BDC research for individual investors

Deep-dive projections, real-time portfolio tracking, and weekly sector updates covering 25+ publicly traded Business Development Companies.

What Is a BDC?

Business development companies (BDCs) were created by Congress in 1980 to give investors an opportunity to invest in private small and mid-sized U.S. companies typically overlooked by banks. Most BDCs are publicly traded with a highly transparent structure subject to SEC oversight, providing investors with higher than average dividend yields (between 7% and 14% annually) by avoiding taxation at the corporate level.

BDCs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders to maintain their tax-advantaged status.

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BDCs Covered
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Years of Research

Three portfolios for every risk profile

Each portfolio is tracked in real-time via Google Sheets with price targets, dividend projections, and buy/sell recommendations.

Conservative

Capital Preservation

Lower volatility, dependable dividends, and long-term capital appreciation. For investors who don’t want to babysit positions.

Avg Yield
~8.5%
Risk Level
Low
Moderate

Cruising Altitude

Fully ramped dividends with sustainable coverage. Balanced exposure to income and NAV stability.

Avg Yield
~10.5%
Risk Level
Medium
Aggressive

The Underdogs

Higher yields with depressed multiples. More risk, but significant downside already priced in at ~22% discount to NAV.

Avg Yield
~12%+
Risk Level
High

Built for serious BDC investors

Everything you need to make informed decisions about your BDC holdings, updated weekly.

Deep Dive Reports

16 to 30 page analyses covering projections, credit quality, leverage ratios, and dividend sustainability for each BDC.

Weekly Sector Updates

Monday morning briefings with significant events, upcoming earnings dates, and the best-priced opportunities.

Real-Time Tracking

Google Sheets with live pricing vs. price targets, RSI indicators, and portfolio allocation recommendations.

Dividend Projections

Three-quarter forward estimates for NII, dividend coverage levels, and risk-adjusted yield analysis.

Comparison Reports

Side-by-side expense ratios, leverage, portfolio mix, and Baby Bond analysis across the BDC universe.

Timely Alerts

Updated recommendations before markets open when material events or SEC filings could impact your positions.

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