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Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. It should be considered higher risk income, but it has a long history. Management is decent. It has survived many downturns and has managed to grow. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
It's been a top pick of his over the years. He likes the way they structure their business, investing in diverse, established companies, mostly in the US. They pay a compelling yield, but is a volatile stock, Is less exposed than before to the vagaries of the economy, though the economy will still affect them.
A private equity where they invest in a number of companies and get royalty payments. In the last year, they have companies that failed to pay their royalties stream, historically more than they have ever had. There are 5 right now that are unresolved and are working through on different stages. The market got a little concerned on the length of time it has taken to get worked out. Payout ratio has crept up from 80% area and is around 100% now. If they can get the royalties worked out and get the royalties paying again, they’ll be fine from a payout ratio standpoint. If not, the market is concerned they will have to cut their payout ratio.