11 Best BDC Stocks to Buy Now

5. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBDC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 13

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBDC) works with mid-sized US companies that need tailored financing to fund their growth. Most of its clients are backed by private equity firms, and the company focuses mainly on senior secured loans, one-stop lending structures, and occasional equity investments when the fit is right.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBDC)’s success comes down to a few things: steady access to solid deal opportunities, disciplined underwriting, and long-term relationships across the private equity world. Being part of the broader Golub Capital network gives it an advantage when it comes to finding and structuring deals. Management also keeps a close eye on compliance to maintain its status as both a business development company and a regulated investment company — an arrangement that helps protect its tax benefits and supports shareholder returns.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBDC) has been rewarding investors with regular dividends since 2010. During this period, the company has raised its payouts multiple times and has also offered supplemental dividends. It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.57%, as recorded on October 5.