031 - Tim's Top 6 BDCs In Early 2024 That Issue Extra Dividends

There are many high yielding BDCs to choose from but they don't all pay juicy supplemental dividends like the ones Tim covers in this episode.  When you add in those extra payments these babies pay out way more than their posted yield.If you're not familiar with BDCs, go back and listen to Episode 11 first. Tim begins narrowing down the list of contenders by comparing a specific BDC's P/E Ratio to this sector's average P/E Ratio, which is between 15.8-17.3 right now (depending on where you look). Only move forward on ones that are undervalued. After checking the dividend yield and P/E Ratio, the other main things that Tim looks at when he's analyzing BDCs are:Payout RatioSupplemental DividendsDividend Growth Over TimeLimited to No Dividend CutsAnd from all that research we've settled on the top 6 BDCs discussed in this episode.MAINHTGCCSWCARCCTRINHRZNDrop your comments or questions for this episode on one of our posts.  FacebookYouTubeBlog If you're looking for a more detailed summary of this episode, click here.We're trying to grow. Help us reach others who want to learn to invest with confidence. Spread the word and leave a review to help us rank in search. We appreciate your support!   Questions? Email Tim at [email protected] Want FREE weekly market updates, Tim's top 10 dividend picks, and our portfolio updates delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our email list. Stay connected. Follow us on social! **DISCLAIMER**Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here. Episode music was created using Loudly.