NYSE:DSU

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Stock Forecast, Price & News

$10.71

+0.06 (+0.56 %)

(As of 01/25/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$10.65

Now: $10.71▼

$10.71

50-Day Range

$10.14

MA: $10.37▼

$10.70

52-Week Range

$5.92

Now: $10.71▼

$11.50

Volume181,582 shs

Average Volume206,925 shs

Market Capitalization$501.42 million

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend Yield7.79%

Beta0.75

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of companies' debt instruments, including corporate loans, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services (BBB or lower by S&P's or Baa or lower by Moody's) or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. It was formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund Inc. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. was formed on March 27, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.

Overall MarketRank^™

0.79 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

1306th out of 1,930 stocks

Investment Offices, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

104th out of 172 stocks

0.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund.

2.3 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has received 113 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has received 132 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has received 53.88% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe DSU will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe DSU will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.79%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.00% of the stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 31.51% of the stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund is held by institutions.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Investment offices, not elsewhere classified

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorFinance

Current SymbolNYSE:DSU

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIK1051003

Webwww.blackrock.com

Phone302-797-2000

EmployeesN/A

Year FoundedN/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A

Current RatioN/A

Quick RatioN/A

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E RatioN/A

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual SalesN/A

Price / SalesN/A

Cash FlowN/A

Price / Cash FlowN/A

Book ValueN/A

Price / BookN/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares46,818,000

Market Cap$501.42 million

Next Earnings DateN/A

OptionableNot Optionable

$10.71

+0.06 (+0.56 %)

(As of 01/25/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (NYSE:DSU) Frequently Asked Questions

How has BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's stock was trading at $9.74 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, DSU shares have increased by 10.0% and is now trading at $10.71.
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How often does BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, December 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.0605 per share on Monday, January 11th. This represents a $0.73 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.78%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 30th.
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Is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund a good dividend stock?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.83 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.79%. DSU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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Are investors shorting BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 112,000 shares, an increase of 81.5% from the December 15th total of 61,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 152,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days.
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Who are some of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund include Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX), PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY), Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD), WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (DEM), iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA), Royce Value Trust (RVT), Hercules Capital (HTGC), Tri-Continental (TY), The Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH), Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA), Tortoise Energy Infrastructure (TYG), Boulder Growth & Income Fund (BIF), Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund (FAX) and Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund investors own include Prospect Capital (PSEC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Obsidian Energy (OBE), AT&T (T), Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP), Bank of America (BAC), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ), Brookfield Property Partners (BPY), Energy Transfer (ET) and Gladstone Capital (GLAD).

Who are BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's key executives?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Charles Choon Sik Park, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer (Age 54)
Mr. Leland Tiffany Hart, Portfolio Mang.
Mr. James Edward Keenan C.F.A., CFA, Portfolio Mang. (Age 45)
Mr. C. Adrian Marshall, Portfolio Mang.
Mr. Mitchell S. Garfin CFA, Portfolio Mang.

What is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's stock symbol?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DSU."

Who are BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's major shareholders?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Capital Investment Advisors LLC (0.20%), Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.18%), Stolper Co (0.13%), Kestra Advisory Services LLC (0.11%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.09%) and Foundations Investment Advisors LLC (0.04%).
View institutional ownership trends for BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund.

Which institutional investors are selling BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund stock?

DSU stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital Investment Advisors LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and Stolper Co.
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Which institutional investors are buying BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund stock?

DSU stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, Park Avenue Securities LLC, and FNY Investment Advisers LLC.
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How do I buy shares of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

Shares of DSU can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's stock price today?

One share of DSU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.71.

How big of a company is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has a market capitalization of $501.42 million.

What is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund's official website?

The official website for BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund is www.blackrock.com.

How can I contact BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 302-797-2000.

This page was last updated on 1/26/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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