Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU)
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since March 31, 1998.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- March 31, 1998
- Market Cap
- $566M
About Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. companies debt instruments, including senior and subordinated corporate loans, both secured and unsecured, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. The Fund may invest directly in debt instruments or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Fund's secondary investment objective is to seek to provide capital appreciation.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 101 institutions reported holding DSU, with 15.0 million shares worth $145.0 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Morgan Stanley, with 4.4 million shares worth $43.1 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 1 added shares, 3 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 4,444,535 | $43M | Reduced 0.59% |
| Penserra Capital Management | 1,763,406 | $17M | Added 3.97% |
| Guggenheim Capital | 1,357,719 | $13M | Reduced 6.74% |
| Lpl Financial | 696,289 | $7M | Reduced 1.44% |
| Oak Hill Advisors | 578,922 | $6M | Unchanged |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is DSU?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since March 31, 1998.
Who are the largest institutional holders of DSU?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of DSU were Morgan Stanley, Penserra Capital Management and Guggenheim Capital.
How many institutions own DSU?
101 institutions reported a position in DSU for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $145.0 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell DSU last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 added shares, 3 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for DSU.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in DSU, on SentiSense.