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Top BDCs: Ares and Hercules Set for 2026 Growth

12/30/2025

Summary

Ares and Hercules Profiting

Ares Capital, a business development company (BDC), has invested $28.7 billion in 587 companies through senior secured loans and maintains a 9.52% dividend.
Hercules Capital (BDC) focuses on technology and life sciences and yields 10.2%.
Hercules Capital reports only 1.2% non-accrual in its portfolio.
Both are positioned to benefit from AI and infrastructure, and investors should consider these BDCs for reliable passive income in 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Glass-Steagall Act, enacted on June 16, 1933, established a separation between commercial and investment banking to stabilize the financial system during the Great Depression. This legislation led to the creation of business development companies (BDCs), which now manage significant investments, such as Ares Capital's $28.7 billion. The act's legacy continues to influence financial structures as investors seek reliable income amid evolving markets.

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Ares and Hercules Profiting

Ares Capital, a business development company (BDC), has invested $28.7 billion in 587 companies through senior secured loans and maintains a 9.52% dividend.
Hercules Capital (BDC) focuses on technology and life sciences and yields 10.2%.
Hercules Capital reports only 1.2% non-accrual in its portfolio.
Both are positioned to benefit from AI and infrastructure, and investors should consider these BDCs for reliable passive income in 2026.

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