JEPI News & Analysis

BDC ETFs BIZD and PBDC Yield 13.65% and 11.50% Respectively

Business Development Company (BDC) ETFs BIZD (13.65% yield) and PBDC (11.50% yield) outpace JP Morgan's Equity Premium ETF (JEPI) at 8%. BDC dividends are taxed at a maximum rate of 20%, compared to JEPI's ordinary income tax rate up to 37%. The BDC industry's assets under management reached $500 billion, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% since 2020, due to increased demand for small-business credit. This growth reflects a significant shift in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises after the 2008 financial crisis.