(DSU) BlackRock Debt Strategies - Ratings and Ratios
Loans, Debt, Securities, Investments, Funds
Description: DSU BlackRock Debt Strategies
The BlackRock Debt Strategies Closed Fund (NYSE:DSU) is a US-based investment fund that employs a Bank Loan fund style, focusing on debt securities. As a closed-end fund, it provides a unique investment opportunity for investors seeking exposure to a diversified portfolio of bank loans.
To evaluate the funds performance, we can consider key metrics such as the distribution yield, which is a crucial KPI for income-seeking investors. Although the current distribution yield is not provided, a thorough analysis would involve examining the funds historical distribution yield and comparing it to its peers. Additionally, the funds Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and information ratio can be used to assess its risk-adjusted performance.
From a risk management perspective, its essential to analyze the funds credit quality, loan portfolio diversification, and exposure to various industries and sectors. A detailed examination of the funds holdings and sector allocation can provide insights into its potential vulnerability to market fluctuations. Furthermore, the funds leverage and interest rate risk management strategies should be evaluated to understand its ability to navigate changing market conditions.
By examining the funds AUM of $469.18M, we can infer that it has a sizable presence in the market. To further assess its investment merit, we can analyze its returns relative to its benchmark, as well as its active return and tracking error. A comprehensive analysis of these KPIs will enable investors to make informed decisions about investing in the BlackRock Debt Strategies Closed Fund.
DSU Fund Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 469m |
| Style | Bank Loan |
| TER | 1.24% |
| IPO / Inception | 1998-03-27 |
DSU Fund Ratings
| Growth Rating | 66.6% |
| Fundamental | - |
| Dividend Rating | 92.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -6.27% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
DSU Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 11.51% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 18.83% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 7.38% |
| Payout Consistency | 92.1% |
| Payout Ratio | % |
DSU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 92.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 73.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 83.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.01% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.45 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.32 |
| Alpha | -0.85 |
| Beta | 0.484 |
| Volatility | 8.66% |
| Current Volume | 350k |
| Average Volume 20d | 244.1k |
| Stop Loss | 10.3 (-3%) |
| Signal | 2.86 |
What is the price of DSU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.47%, over one month by +1.52%, over three months by +4.03% and over the past year by +9.64%.
Is BlackRock Debt Strategies a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DSU is around 11.58 USD . This means that DSU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.04%.
Is DSU a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the DSU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 12.8 | 20.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-28 04:37
DSU Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 469.2m USD (469.2m + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 469.2m)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 469.2m / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(469.2m)/V(0.0) * Re(7.80%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 7.80% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)
Additional Sources for DSU Fund
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Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle