BBDC vs AIO Comparison

Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. Barings employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund is a diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation.