Ares Capital: An Overly Cautious BDC Prepared For Uncertainty

  • Ares Capital remains the most conservatively managed BDC, with strong liquidity, low leverage, and a robust dividend track record. Despite solid fundamentals and portfolio growth, I maintain a 'hold' rating due to limited upside and potential headwinds from lower interest rates. ARCC's financial flexibility, increased spillover income, and prudent management position it well to weather economic uncertainty and potential volatility.