Private Credit and BDCs: A Guide for Individual Investors
This course explains how private credit works and how Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer individual investors a way to participate in lending to mid-sized companies. Think of this investment as a specialized component of your financial care plan, designed to provide consistent income while requiring careful monitoring of the underlying risks.
The Fundamentals of Private Credit Markets
An introduction to how non-bank lending functions as an alternative to traditional banking for mid-sized companies. Think of private credit as a focused specialist referral for a company, compared to the generalist primary care service of a traditional bank.
Business Development Companies (BDCs) Structure
Understanding BDCs, the structures that allow individual investors to access private credit markets. Think of a BDC as a managed health collective, pooling individual assets to provide professional lending services.
Executing the Deal: From Origination to Monitoring
A look at how loans are created and managed, and why this matters for the stability of your BDC investments. Think of this process like the follow-up care required to ensure a treatment plan remains effective over time.