Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, yet they often face the hardest time accessing long-term capital. To address this gap, Congress created the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program in 1958, allowing private funds to invest in small firms using leverage supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The natural concern is whether a government-supported str...
The study suggests that Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) may provide competitive returns while serving policy goals. However, it's crucial for advisors evaluating SBIC exposure to focus on strategy mix, manager quality, and actual portfolio construction rather than the SBIC label alone. Additionally, junior debt deserves more attention as it appears especially compelling in terms of relative outperformance versus private market peers.
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