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The VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) is designed to closely mirror the investment results of the MVISUS Business Development Companies Index (MVBDCTRG). Its primary objective is to replicate, prior to fees and expenses, the overall performance – encompassing both capital appreciation and income – of this benchmark index. The MVISUS Business Development Companies Index itself measures the collective returns of publicly traded business development companies (BDCs).
Is BIZD's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
Business development companies are an overlooked corner of private credit and a chance for individual investors. Market fear has pushed some high-yield BDCs well below their net asset value, despite solid fundamentals. I highlight two discounted BDCs with strong balance sheets, healthy loan books, and well-covered dividends.
Five major BDCs—Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp., FS KKR Capital Corp, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund, Blue Owl Capital Corporation, and Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation—trade at steep discounts to NAV, implying extreme loan losses not reflected in credit performance. Current market prices require annualized loan losses far exceeding historical peaks, despite portfolios of senior secured, diversified loans and low non-accruals. Buybacks at deep discounts signal management confidence in loan valuations, with OTF and FSK notably active in repurchasing shares.
Higher rates have created winners and losers across income strategies. Classic dividend growth investing faces new headwinds. Pairing value with predictable growth may offer a better risk-reward balance.
BDC valuations have dropped to levels seen only a few times in the sector's history, which creates a rare entry point for patient investors. The usual household names may not be the safe haven many assume, especially as a credit cycle looms. I highlight 2 lesser-known BDCs that come out ahead on fees, portfolio quality and leverage.
Double-digit dividend yields typically signal serious risks. However, occasionally, the market offers rare opportunities to lock in enormous income without sacrificing long-term growth. I highlight two deeply discounted dividend stocks yielding over 10% that I believe offer surprisingly sustainable payouts backed by resilient cash flows.