BDC Weekly Review: Markets Care More About Income
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Business development companies (BDCs) underperformed in the first week of February with a total return of around -1%, diverging from other income sectors. The market is focusing more on income rather than total NAV return, as seen with ARCC and GBDC's recent performance.
February 15, 2025 | 3:15 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) saw its performance impacted as the market focuses more on income rather than total NAV return.
ARCC's recent performance was highlighted in the context of market focus on income, suggesting a negative short-term impact as BDCs underperformed.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) experienced a similar impact as ARCC, with market focus shifting towards income over total NAV return.
GBDC's performance was noted alongside ARCC, indicating a negative short-term impact due to the market's income focus.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80