BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund
DSU

$11.03

0.09%

Market Cap: $515M

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

8% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 24 | Existing positions reduced: 26

9.83% less ownership

Funds ownership: 31.47% [Q1] → 21.64% (-9.83%) [Q2]

10% less funds holding

Funds holding: 81 [Q1] → 73 (-8) [Q2]

32% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $162M [Q1] → $110M (-$52.6M) [Q2]

57% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 14

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Research analyst outlook

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DSU: Rate Cuts Projected, But This CEF Can Still Deliver An Attractive Yield

BlackRock Debt Strategies is continuing to benefit from the "higher for longer" rate environment, moving from a wide discount to a premium. Despite rate cut expectations, DSU may continue to offer attractive yields with expectations that we don't go back to a zero-rate environment. DSU's distribution yield is 10.90%, but we should monitor coverage as they will require some capital gains to achieve this payout.

DSU: Rate Cuts Projected, But This CEF Can Still Deliver An Attractive Yield

DSU: A Senior Loan CEF With Solid Performance And Well-Covered Distributions

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has recovered well from the 2022 bond market selloff, outperforming benchmarks and peers. DSU is well positioned for high-interest rates, with distributions covered by interest income, a diversified portfolio, and protection against interest rate changes. DSU has shown solid returns over time, outperforming benchmarks and peers, with distributions primarily driven by investment income.

DSU: A Senior Loan CEF With Solid Performance And Well-Covered Distributions

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Funds previously declared their June distributions on May 20, 2024 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) previous.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

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DSU: This Dynamic Credit Fund Is Positioned For 'Higher For Longer'

The BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund offers a high level of income with a 10.64% yield, in line with other funds investing in fixed-rate and floating-rate debt securities. The fund's allocation to floating-rate securities and its ability to navigate interest rate movements make it attractive in a rising rate environment. The fund's distribution history has been variable, but it does appear that it can sustain it as long as interest rates remain at today's levels or increase.

DSU: This Dynamic Credit Fund Is Positioned For 'Higher For Longer'

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 3/1/2024 Ex-Date- 3/14/2024 Record- 3/15/2024 Payable- 4/1/2024 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.052500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.043500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Municipal Funds previously declared their February distributions. Taxable Municipal Fund: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record- 2/15/2024 Payable- 2/29/2024 Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust* BBN $0.092900 - Taxable Fixed Income Funds: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record-.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

DSU: Stable Assets Despite Recent Market Action In The Shares

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Inc offers a high level of income with a current distribution yield of 11.32%. The DSU closed-end fund has delivered a strong total return of 7.77% since the last article was published, outperforming major stock and bond market indices. The fund's portfolio consists mainly of floating-rate debt securities, which may not benefit as much from price appreciation in a declining interest rate environment.

DSU: Stable Assets Despite Recent Market Action In The Shares

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE: BGT), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FRA) and BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU) announced increases to their monthly distributions. Certain BlackRock municipal Funds previously declared their December, January and February distributions and declared special distributions today in order.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

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