Is Ares Capital (ARCC) still a buy as interest rates fall? In this video, I break down my recent purchase of ARCC at $18.99 and why I view this BDC (Business Development Company) as a long-term "income factory." While many investors fear that Fed rate cuts will hurt dividend stocks, I dive into the Q4 2025 earnings report to show you the "spillover income" safety net, the 108% dividend coverage, and why ARCC's floating-rate debt structure protects its margins. We compare ARCC's total return to the S&P 500, showing that reinvesting dividends (DRIP) is the key to outperforming the market with high-yield stocks. Whether you are a passive income seeker or a dividend growth investor, learn why ARCC’s 10% yield and 1.8% non-accrual rate make it one of the safest high-yield investments in 2026. [Link to YouTube Video]
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[00:00] - Why I'm Buying More ARCC at $19
[00:53] - What Is a BDC? (Income Factory Basics)
[01:49] - The Interest Rate Fear (And Why It's Overblown)
[02:30] - The $988M Safety Net: Spillover Income Explained
[03:23] - Bad Loans & Portfolio Quality Check
[05:26] - NAV Discount: Buying $1 for 97 Cents
[06:15] - ARCC Since IPO: The Income Factory Proof
[07:28] - NII: The One Number You Must Watch
[09:12] - Final Verdict: Why I'm Still Buying
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