Ares Capital Corporation

With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, dividend stocks are becoming attractive alternatives to fixed-income investments. The article recommends three blue-chip dividend stocks: Altria, Verizon, and Ares Capital, all offering high yields (7-9%), low valuations, and strong dividend coverage despite various industry headwinds.

Ares Capital and Main Street Capital are compared as dividend investment options. Ares Capital offers a higher current yield of 9.4% with stable dividends maintained for 16 years and strong portfolio growth. Main Street Capital provides a sustainable monthly dividend with 136% growth since its 2007 IPO and a 7.2% annualized yield including supple...

The article compares dividend-focused investing strategies to broad market ETFs like SPY, highlighting FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), a BDC yielding 13.4%, as an attractive alternative for income investors. The author argues that FSCO's distressed loan portfolio and trading discount to NAV present opportunities despite recession concerns, and in...

The article recommends five high-yielding dividend stocks that could generate over $1,000 in annual passive income with a $12,500 investment. The stocks are selected based on their strong dividend histories, stable cash flows, and growth prospects. Each company has demonstrated commitment to maintaining or increasing dividends despite market chal...

With S&P 500 dividend yields near record lows at 1.1%, five companies stand out for prioritizing high dividend payouts. Ares Capital (9.6% yield), Starwood Capital (10.4% yield), Energy Transfer (8.2% yield), Brookfield Renewable Partners (5.5% yield), and Vici Properties (6.5% yield) offer sustainable income through diversified investment strate...