Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the business development (BDC) sector over the long term. Because of its success, MAIN trades at a steep premium to NAV and sports a lower yield than all of its BDC peers. So, I want to introduce you to a MAIN alternative […]
Recently, the Wall Street Journal published a short piece noting that Moody’s Ratings had lowered its outlook for business development companies (BDCs) from “stable” to “negative.” There are some interesting comments in the article, and I think the downgrade gives investment opportunities. The article glosses over what I think are a couple of important points. […]
Private credit investments are pools of non-publicly traded loans to corporations, in which investors invest and participate in the earnings of a private credit portfolio. These investments are sold through investment advisors who like offering investments that their clients cannot source on their own. In recent months, a fear has gripped investors about the possibility […]
On April 25, finance REIT Rithm Capital (RITM) reported the company’s first-quarter results, and the financials reinforced the fact that the RITM stock price is severely undervalued. Rithm reported earnings available for distribution of $0.52 per share for the quarter. A year ago, earnings came in at $0.48; two years ago, the number was $0.35 […]
The past couple of weeks, we’ve talked about how looking at the right 13F filings can reveal some of the greatest investments to make right now. It’s like having Wall Street’s best analysts working for you, for free… If you know what to look for, of course. But before we move on to other segments […]
I read SEC filings like my daughter watches bad television. That is to say, I read them often and enjoy doing so, even if no one else understands why I take so much pleasure in them. I read the quarterly and annual reports of companies in which I have an interest every quarter, and I […]
I have no doubt that one of the very best investors over the long-term is Warren Buffett. The real proof to me is how he especially shines in times of crisis, as in the current environment. Over two decades, his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A & BRK.B) stock has outperformed the S&P 500, 570% versus 465%. This […]
Shares of Palantir (PLTR) are down 65% from the January 2021 high of $39, bottoming bottomed at $11.75 on January 24 of this year. It is an interesting company and many investors think could make for a good buying opportunity. Palantir was co-founded in 2003 and went public in late September 2020. As a private […]
One of my favorite long-term macroeconomic plays is the worldwide growth of the pet care industry. The sector was already growing rapidly, but the coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated its growth. There was, for example, a 13% year-over-year net increase in dog adoptions in 2020, based on consolidated shelter data and American Kennel Club records. […]
There has been recent chatter that energy drink maker Monster Beverage (MNST) is exploring a potential combination with Constellation Brands (STZ). This could look like either a merger of equals or the creation of a new joint venture to sell alcoholic beverages. Monster develops, markets, and sells energy drinks to consumers around the world and […]
