Top 10 Dividend and Distribution-Paying BDCs
The best BDCs for 2025 providing strong dividends and distributions
Quick Definition: Business Development Companies (BDCs) are investment firms that provide debt and equity financing to small and mid-sized businesses, distributing at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends to shareholders.
The top 10 dividend and distribution-paying BDCs for 2025 are selected for their high yields, financial stability, and quality investment portfolios. These BDCs provide income-focused investors with attractive cash flow, exposure to private debt markets, and potential for capital appreciation, though they carry higher risks due to leverage and economic sensitivity.
| # | Ticker | Name | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRZN | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | 19.70% |
| 2 | PSEC | Prospect Capital Corporation | 19.49% |
| 3 | BDCX | ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged | 13.09% |
| 4 | OBDC | Blue Owl Capital Corporation | 12.33% |
| 5 | BXSL | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | 12.00% |
| 6 | FDUS | Fidus Investment Corporation | 10.37% |
| 7 | HTGC | Hercules Capital | 10.15% |
| 8 | CSWC | Capital Southwest Corporation | 9.88% |
| 9 | ARCC | Ares Capital Corporation | 9.65% |
| 10 | TSLX | Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc. | 8.38% |
Yields are subject to change and not guaranteed.