Barings BDC (BBDC) Rallies 0.53% on MQS Management Investment

Barings BDC (BBDC) experienced a slight decline of 0.21% today, reaching its highest level since March 2025 with an intraday gain of 0.53%.

The strategy of buying BBDC shares after they reached a recent high and selling them one week later delivered moderate returns over the past five years. The strategy’s CAGR was 11.55%, with a maximum drawdown of 0.00% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.56, indicating a low-risk approach with steady growth. However, the strategy’s excess return was 131.49%, suggesting that while the strategy avoided risk, it underperformed the market in terms of absolute returns.

On July 15, 2025, the stock price increase of Barings BDC can be attributed to MQS Management LLC purchasing a new position in Barings BDC, as reported on July 13. This recent investment likely signals positive investor sentiment and confidence in the company, potentially contributing to the stock's upward movement.