HBDC yields 3.24% · MRK yields 2.76%● Live data
📍 MRK pulled ahead of the other in Year 1
Combined, HBDC + MRK cover 0 of 12 months — good coverage
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HBDC is the first ETF focusing on debt issued by US registered business development companies (BDCs). A BDC is a unique vehicle designed to invest in small and medium-sized US businesses to encourage the flow of capital to private enterprises. Debt securities of such companies tend to yield above-average returns compared to Baa-rated corporate bonds, potentially providing more attractive income while generally maintaining investment-grade credit ratings. BDCs also have a track record of timely repayment, underscoring their stability and reliability. The underlying index focuses on fixed-coupon bonds issued by BDCs listed in the annual Business Development Company Report published by the SEC. Eligible bonds must meet minimum liquidity and size requirements. Securities are weighted in the portfolio based on market value. To avoid over-concentration, the index imposes a 10% cap per issuer and rebalances quarterly.
Full HBDC Calculator →Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes, as well as vaccine products, such as preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. It serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians and physician distributors, veterinarians, and animal producers. The company has collaborations with AstraZeneca PLC; Bayer AG; Eisai Co., Ltd.; Ridgeback Biotherapeutics; and Gilead Sciences, Inc. to jointly develop and commercialize long-acting treatments in HIV. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey.
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