DSU: Preserves Capital, But Distributions Are Likely Not Sustainable [Seeking Alpha]
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU)
US:NYSE Investor Relations:
blackrock.com/investing/products/240192/blackrock-debt-strategies-fund-inc-usd-fund
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DSU trades at a rare premium to NAV, but its distributions exceed net investment income, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and potential cuts. The fund's portfolio is diversified across 1,270 holdings, heavily weighted toward term loans and below-investment-grade debt, with moderate leverage employed. I maintain a hold rating on DSU due to premium valuation and questionable payout sustainability, preferring to observe performance through 2025 before reconsidering. Guido Mieth/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview Income funds can be an efficient way to hedge your portfolio against the market volatility and uncertainty of traditional equities. This is especially true while indices continue to trade near all-time highs. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund ( This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 ho
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Sec Filings
- 12/1/25 - Form N-2
- 11/26/25 - Form NPORT-P
- DSU's page on the SEC website