VanEck BDC Income ETFBIZD
BIZD
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
73% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 90 | Existing positions reduced: 52
15% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $724K | Put options by funds: $632K
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+0) [Q1 2025]
3% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 29
1.16% less ownership
Funds ownership: 35.57% [Q4 2024] → 34.42% (-1.16%) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 218 [Q4 2024] → 211 (-7) [Q1 2025]
22% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $652M [Q4 2024] → $510M (-$142M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BIZD.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about BIZD published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Beyond The Brand: Separating 2 Popular BDCs (Buy Vs. Avoid)
Investing based on brand is not the wisest thing one could do. Yet, in certain sectors, including in the BDC space, strong brands could indicate interesting opportunities. In this article, I share how well-established BDC origination partners could help create durable value for shareholders.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Correction Alert: Popular 7-14% Yields Poised For A Sharp Drop
High and sustainable yields are very popular with investors. However, some of the most popular high-yielding stocks have recently gotten overvalued. I share two that yield between 7% and 14% that are due for a sharp pullback in their stock prices.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
The More It Tanks, The More It Stanks
High-yield stocks that trade at deep discounts to NAV often attract value-oriented income investors. However, most of the time, these investments are value traps. I share two popular stocks like this whose dividends I think are at risk and will likely deliver disappointing total returns to shareholders moving forward.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Sustainable And Popular 9-10% Yields: One To Buy And One To Sell
9%+ yields backed by strong business models, balance sheets, and track records are generally extremely popular with income investors. However, they are not always good buys. I detail one very popular high-yield stock that is not a good buy right now and one that is.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Power Up Your Portfolio With Reliable Dividends; Yields +10%
It is impossible to predict the future, but you can prepare for it. Wall Street has expectations, and they can be relentless when those are unmet. We discuss two picks to support your income, whether rates are flat, hiked, or cut.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
7-10% Yielding Big Dividend Powerhouses To Turbocharge Your Retirement Income
High-yield, blue-chip stocks are the holy grail of retiring on dividends. I share some of my favorite 7-10% yielding blue chips that look like attractive picks for retirees. I also share some of the risks to keep in mind.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
My Top 2 Buy And Hold Forever BDC Picks
BDCs are high-risk assets. It means that buy and hold forever strategy might be suboptimal. Yet, there are exceptions.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Why BDC Bulls Should Stay Away From BIZD
There are only 2 ETF options to invest in the BDC segment, and BIZD is one of them. Even though it is the largest and most liquid alternative, it has some notable drawbacks. In this article, I elaborate in more detail on why BIZD is, in my view, a suboptimal choice for investors, who want to go long the BDC land.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Retire On Dividends With This 7%-Yielding Low-Stress Portfolio
Retiring on dividend cash flow offers predictable income and long-term growth, making it ideal for offsetting inflation and market volatility risks. I share the key principles for building a low-stress, high-yield portfolio for retirement. I share a model portfolio with numerous picks that combine for a ~7% yield and the potential to deliver inflation-beating dividend growth.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
2 BDCs To Boost Your Passive Income
Business development companies, or BDCs, can provide relatively high yields, making them attractive for income-focused investors. Not all BDCs are the same, with each having their own unique focus and how they attempt to deliver those higher yields. Today, we are looking at two higher-yielding BDCs that, I believe, are attractive to help boost one's portfolio yield.
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