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To: macbolan who wrote (7912)	8/11/2024 12:54:20 PM
From: SeeksQuality	2 Recommendations Recommended By ArsenalFC chowder Respond to of 21840

They are similar in that they are both shares in capital vehicles. But a BDC operates more like a lender, while a CEF operates more like a mutual fund that buys and sells the same kinds of securities that we hold directly. I would be careful about equating the two.

To: macbolan who wrote (7912)	8/11/2024 2:38:35 PM
From: jritz0	1 Recommendation Recommended By Markbn Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21840

" One of the weird things about CEFs and BDCs is that folks have said they are pretty much the same thing. I have heard somebody say that BDCs are basically CEFs. That made my head spin for a minute." I have mentioned it a few times, here is a good explanation of the similarities and differences. I Investor Bulletin: Publicly Traded Business Development Companies (BDCs) \| Investor.gov nvestor Bulletin: Publicly Traded Business Development Companies (BDCs) \| Investor.gov