Allied Capital Corp (ALD)

XMFJordan (66.31) Submitted: 5/03/08 10:02 AM : Start Price: $20.10 ALD Score: 47.13

This might seem a bit harsh, but ALD is simply a Ponzi scheme.

Oh, I am not disputing that they do some business, provide services, and generate revenue. But at the end of the day, the healthy capital distributions (ALD likes to call them dividends...

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CubsBearsBulls43 (99.40) Submitted: 5/12/08 12:49 PM : Start Price: $20.74 ALD Score: 47.93

A lot going on here. Very questionable credit rating and valuation methods could lead this company to blow up during any downturn. Also, adoption of Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, could cause a massive write-down in investment values. Al...

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bluegillfool (26.41) Submitted: 4/02/07 12:09 PM : Start Price: $24.89 ALD Score: -48.77

Strong performance in dividend increases backed by acceptable stock price appreciation, just ask say, David Einhorn.

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spiritof78 (95.58) Submitted: 2/06/07 1:10 PM : Start Price: $24.68 ALD Score: -47.69

Greenlight is blowing the smoke but there is no fire. All this is creating is the opportunity for savy investors to buy. Greenlight has a self-interest short position on Allied, their lawsuit on behalf of the government, press releases, etc.. gener...

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neveraging (32.55) Submitted: 1/24/07 11:09 PM : Start Price: $24.67 ALD Score: -47.99

went down on word of hedgefund operator. strong company with great dividend. if DRP were incorporated into CAPS rating, a no-brianer

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FuzzyFlipFlop (72.39) Submitted: 1/12/07 12:56 PM : Start Price: $25.86 ALD Score: -48.80

Well run Investment company. This has been a long term holding for all accounts I manage. While I don't understand all the businesses they invest in, management is transparent and have rosey excpectations. Finally, dividend yeild has been consistent ...

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SomeKindaFool (45.63) Submitted: 10/25/06 11:48 AM : Start Price: $25.96 ALD Score: -52.68

With modest price appreciation, ALD is not all that exciting to look at, until you factor in the dividend. Not only does it offset any minor fluctuations in price, but when reinvested, adds up to a handsome return.

The nature of ALD's business ma...

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XMFKhat (88.86) Submitted: 1/17/07 1:10 PM : Start Price: $24.34 ALD Score: -48.11

BLX sell off is probably an over reaction. Check out Steve Ellis' great work on BDC's
http://www.fool.com/investing/dividends-income/2007/01/08/an-investors-guide-to-business-development-compani.aspx

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pleached (< 20) Submitted: 9/14/08 1:58 PM : Start Price: $12.86 ALD Score: 50.26

The Greenlight/Einhorn short is completely compelling. Ride this oen all the way down.

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acsalvo (26.68) Submitted: 2/24/07 12:41 PM : Start Price: $26.95 ALD Score: -47.95

Shorts will be forced to cover as company reports strong and consistent earnings

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