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| Ticker | Name | Dividend Yield | Annual/Share | Frequency | 1Y Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXSQ | Oxford Square Capital Corp. | 29% | $0.43 | Quarterly | -4.5% |
| PNNT | PennantPark Investment Corporation | 25.9% | $0.48 | Quarterly | -1.2% |
| HRZN | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | 23.8% | $0.71 | Monthly | 2.8% |
| GECC | Great Elm Capital Corp. | 23% | $1.03 | Quarterly | 3.8% |
| PSEC | Prospect Capital Corporation | 22.3% | $0.7 | Monthly | 8.2% |
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