Funds called BDCs that make corporate loans have had a rough 2025, just as the private-credit industry looks to “democratize” their offerings.

Private credit has become a popular investment, as investors seek out above-average returns. Private credit allows investors a way to buy into off-market loans that they might not have been able to ...

Retirement investors seeking diversification traditionally turned to bonds to balance out stock market movements. But in recent years, bonds have developed a positive correlation with stocks, ...

Learn how corporate bonds offer higher yields and why evaluating credit risk is essential. Understand what credit risk means for your investment decisions in corporate bonds.