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"Insights on Selling Ares Capital Corp Stock: My Recent Experience"
finance2 years ago

"Insights on Selling Ares Capital Corp Stock: My Recent Experience"

The author explains why they recently sold their shares in Ares Capital Corp (ARCC), a Business Development Company (BDC). They cite three reasons for their decision: the unfavorable macroeconomic outlook, ARCC's relatively high valuation, and the defensive structure of its portfolio compared to its peers. The author believes that the anticipated recession and interest rate cuts will negatively impact ARCC's performance, making its current valuation unattractive. They reallocated their capital into more defensive opportunities that are expected to benefit from declining interest rates.

Ares Capital Corp. Faces Uncertainty as Q3 Earnings Approach (NASDAQ:ARCC)
finance2 years ago

Ares Capital Corp. Faces Uncertainty as Q3 Earnings Approach (NASDAQ:ARCC)

Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) is no longer the author's favorite Business Development Company (BDC) due to three major reasons. Firstly, ARCC's defensive positioning is not as strong as its peers, with a relatively low allocation to senior secured loans. Secondly, its dividend outlook is not as robust as some of its competitors, as other BDCs have stronger dividend coverage and growth potential. Lastly, ARCC's valuation is not particularly attractive, especially considering its premium to NAV and lack of dividend growth. The author now prefers other BDCs that offer greater exposure to senior secured loans, similar balance sheet strength, and better stock prices relative to NAV.