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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.
This has been a great little company over the years, with a very good historical record of increasing the dividend. Last year they ran into some portfolio problems, pretty much for the 1st time of anything significant. There are 4 or 5 companies that are under development and are not performing, and not paying royalty payments to them. Last week they made another announcement, and as they continue to make new investments, it dilutes that problem. But they still have the underlying problem of some underperforming investments. He would be a cautious buyer for income. They have to get good credit for 5-6 years of good growth and good performance. Dividend yield of 7% is not being covered by cash flow right now, but doesn’t think it is going to get cut either.