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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC, an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (collectively, and together with their affiliates in the credit-focused business of Blackstone, Inc., “Blackstone Credit & Insurance”), announced monthly distributions for the three listed closed-end funds it advises, Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund (NYSE: BSL), Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (NYSE: BGX), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027.
Quantitative screens highlight CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as BGX, PFO, and EFT consistently rank highly across discount, yield, and coverage screens, warranting closer investor attention.
The Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund targets high current income via leveraged exposure to floating-rate senior loans and CLOs, yielding 9.09%. BGX's income and distribution sustainability hinge on interest rate direction; recent weak jobs data and political bias suggest rate hikes may be unlikely. Despite full net investment income coverage of distributions in 2025, BGX suffered capital losses and a 10.72% share price decline since May 2025.
The Triple-Factor CEF screen identifies funds with yields >6.5%, coverage >90%, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like BGX, DHF, and VVR offer deep discounts, strong coverage, and substantial yields, presenting both income and capital appreciation potential. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting tactical buying opportunities for income-focused investors.
The Income-Covered CEF Report screens for closed-end funds with distribution coverage above 100%, highlighting lower risk of distribution cuts. Top candidates include BGX, EFR, EFT, and BANX, offering deep discounts to NAV, strong yields, and full coverage—potential for price appreciation and enhanced yield. Composite metrics identify PGP, EFT, EFR, and BGX as especially attractive, combining high yield, significant discounts, and negative z-scores for relative value.
The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC, an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (collectively, and together with their affiliates in the credit-focused business of Blackstone, Inc., “Blackstone Credit & Insurance”), announced monthly distributions for the three listed closed-end funds it advises, Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund (NYSE: BSL), Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (NYSE: BGX), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027.
Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund is downgraded to sell due to unsustainable payouts and persistent NAV erosion. BGX trades at a 12% discount to NAV, reflecting market concerns over high software exposure and below-investment-grade credit risk. The fund pays out more than it earns, with a 7.7% yield unsupported by net investment income, risking further NAV declines.