Big Dividend BDCs: Ranking The Best And Worst
It's been a choppy year so far for big-dividend Business Development Companies (BDCs).
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Here’s Why Traders Are Buzzing about These Five Stocks
It's been a quiet morning on Wall Street so far, with the Dow and S&P coming out flat out of the gate and the NASDAQ Composite index up just 14 points.
Billionaire John Paulson Boosts Stakes in Endo Pharmaceuticals, Akorn; Plus Top Three New Positions
Famous for his bet against subprime mortgages at the height of the US housing bubble, John Paulson was just another hedge fund manager prior to that.
Whitebox Advisors’ Top Long Positions Heading Into Q2
Andy Redleaf's Whitebox Advisors was in the news earlier this year when it announced the closure of its mutual fund operations after seeing significant redemptions by investors...
Activist Paul Singer Increases Exposure to American Capital Ahead of Possible Sale & 3 Other Smart Money Moves
Shareholder activism has been on a surge following the aftermath of the financial crisis and is anticipated to keep expanding despite the somewhat disappointing performance delivered...
Orange Capital’s Top Picks Ahead of Its Closure
When reports of liquidity drying up in the credit market started emerging last year, most large investors dismissed it as cyclical phenomena and blamed other market players for...
The Latest Activist Moves Made by Jeffrey Smith, Paul Singer, More
Numerous financial news websites and stock market participants call activist investors “vultures”, who aim to extract short-term benefits at the expense of companies’ long...
A Look At Whitebox Advisors Top Equity Holdings As It Prepares To Close Down Its Mutual Fund Unit
Barely two months after it had announced that its equity head Jason Cross will be leaving the firm after 14 years of service, Minneapolis-based Whitebox Advisors is again in the...
Why These Five Stocks Are Growing On Monday
All major U.S. stock indexes are trading down on Monday, on renewed fears of a global economic slowdown and a plummet in Chinese stocks.
Activists Nelson Peltz And Paul Singer Disclose Their Latest Moves
As investors are gearing up for the highly anticipated interest rate hike, a number of moves reported by elite funds might have slipped under the radar.
Why Are Investors Paying More For These 4 Stocks Today?
Pandora Media Inc. (NYSE:P), KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:KBIO), American Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACAS) and Deere & Co.
Billionaire Paul Singer Launches Latest Activist Campaign, While Eminence Capital Buys More Shares of a Favorite Stock
Hedge funds and other money managers have now filed their quarterly 13Fs for the September quarter, so one can investigate these public filings in order to find potential winners...
Steve Tananbaum Discusses Economy, Gives Vote Of Confidence To Traditional Media
Steve Tananbaum, the founder and manager of Goldentree Asset Management, recently sat down with Gary Kaminsky and Skybridge Capital founder and co-manager Anthony Scaramucci for...
After Big Q1, Daniel Lewis’ Picks Struggle In Q2
After starting the year on a good note, the stock picks of Daniel Lewis' Orange Capital appear to have faltered heading into the midway point.
EJF Capital Finds A New REIT To Sink Its Money Into, Should Your Money Follow?
EJF Capital, led by Emanuel J. Friedman, has increased its stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc (NASDAQ:WHLR) according to a new filing made with the U.S.
Par Petroleum Corporation. (PARR), American Capital Ltd. (NACAS), and New Senior Investment Group Inc (SNR): WhiteBox Advisors’ Top Picks
Minneapolis-located Whitebox Advisors was founded in 2000 by Andy Redleaf. He is the CEO of $4.2 billion hedge and mutual fund manager.
Forestar Group Inc., American Capital Ltd., Axalta Coating Systems Ltd: Gratia Capital’s Top Picks
Steve Pei’s Gratia Capital has revealed their top picks to close out 2014, and they include a couple of old favorites and an IPO which has taken off since its fourth quarter...
YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW), EMC Corporation (EMC): Whitebox Advisors Likes Bonds and a Few Stocks
Paul Twitchell, a partner at Andy Redleaf’s Whitebox Advisors has revealed in an interview on CNBC some of what he believes to be the best investment opportunities now.
Brian Taylor’s Pine River Capital Management Changes a Few Positions
Pine River Capital Management has increased its position in EveryWhere Global Inc, which recently merged with ROI Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:EVRY), to 416,092 shares.
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): 1 Company Facing an Uphill Battle
As the manager of American Capital Agency Corp.
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Meet The Cash Cows
American Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACAS) is a business development company with a less-than-stellar track record.
Do Hedge Funds and Insiders Love Eaton Vance Corp (EV)?
In today’s marketplace, there are dozens of metrics shareholders can use to analyze stocks. A duo of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading interest.
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (WDR): Hedge Funds Are Bullish and Insiders Are Undecided, What Should You Do?
To many of your peers, hedge funds are seen as bloated, old investment vehicles of a period lost to current times.
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN), American Capital Ltd. (ACAS), Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC): Why You Shouldn’t Ignore This Industry
Over time, a combination of regulation and takeovers have kept good companies off the public market.
Hedge Funds Are Selling Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (OZM)
In the financial world, there are many indicators shareholders can use to watch their holdings. A duo of the most under-the-radar are hedge fund and insider trading interest.
Should You Buy SEI Investments Company (SEIC)?
In the eyes of many of your peers, hedge funds are viewed as overrated, old financial vehicles of a period lost to current times.
Is Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
To many traders, hedge funds are perceived as bloated, old financial vehicles of an era lost to time.
REIT Updates: American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)’s High Yield, American Capital Ltd. (ACAS)’s Amendment & Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO)
Editor's Note: Related tickers: American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC), American Capital Ltd.
Hedge Funds Are Crazy About Legg Mason, Inc. (LM)
In the financial world, there are tons of methods market participants can use to watch publicly traded companies.
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Buy KKR & Co. L.P. (KKR)
Now, according to many traders, hedge funds are viewed as useless, old financial vehicles of a forgotten age.
REIT News Updates: American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) New Options, American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) Jumps, Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) Buy Rating
Editor's Note: American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC), American Capital Ltd.
1 Big American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) Bombshell
American Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACAS) isn't like the rest of the its more MBS-focused peers in the REIT space.
mREIT News: American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)’s Performance, Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO)’s Downgraded Shares & American Capital Ltd. (ACAS)
Editor's Note: Related tickers: American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC), Two Harbors Investment Corp (NYSE:TWO), American Capital Ltd.
The AES Corporation (AES), American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): Obama Picks Restructuring Expert to Take Over IRS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has chosen a retired corporate and government official with experience managing numerous organizations in crisis to take over an Internal...
Lazard Ltd (LAZ), KKR & Co. L.P. (KKR), American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): Finding the Best American Asset Manager
Since the recession hit the U.S. economy, rising unemployment has been a serious problem, and interest rates have remained incredibly low.
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS), Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN): If Yields Go up, Are BDCs Done For?
We at Valuentum continue to monitor developments at business development companies (BDCs), particularly industry bellwether Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN).
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): Rising Interest Rates Don’t Scare These BDCs
The hunt for yield has led many investors to the doorsteps of mortgage REITs and business development companies, both of which are legally required to hand over 90% of their profits...
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS), GSV Capital Corp (GSVC): Buy the Financials Still Trading Below Book Value – Part 2
Even after substantial gains this year, a number of financial stocks still trade below book value.
Hedge Funds Are Buying SEI Investments Company (SEIC)
To most shareholders, hedge funds are viewed as underperforming, outdated investment vehicles of years past.
Do Hedge Funds and Insiders Love American Capital Ltd. (ACAS)?
American Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACAS) was in 24 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC), Fifth Street Finance Corp. (FSC), and One Thing to Watch Before Buying BDCs
The weekly financial publication is keen on the high-yielding investment vehicle as an alternative to junk bonds.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): These Stocks Have Great Growth Potential
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
Here’s What This “Market-Destroying” Investor Is Buying: Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), American Capital Ltd. (ACAS)
Today, let's look at Joel Greenblatt's Gotham Asset Management.
Has Apollo Investment Corp. (AINV) Become the Perfect Stock?
One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them.
5 Reasons to Worry About Next Week: The Western Union Company (WU), Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD) and More
There are still plenty of names posting lower earnings than they did a year ago.
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) Earnings: An Early Look
Earnings season is in full swing, with huge numbers of companies having already given their latest numbers to investors.
2 Stocks That Are Wasting Your Money: American Capital Ltd. (ACAS)
According to Boston University finance professor Allen Michel, when a company announces it's buying back stock, that stock tends to outperform the market by 2% to 4% more than...
