BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About DSU

What does DSU invest in?

The BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund, established by BlackRock, Inc., that focuses on fixed-income investments. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the fund primarily allocates capital within U.S. fixed income markets. Its core strategy involves building a diverse portfolio of corporate debt instruments, including corporate loans. These holdings typically consist of securities rated in the lower categories by established services (BBB or below by S&P's, or Baa or below by Moody's), or unrated debt instruments deemed by the investment adviser to possess comparable quality. Formed on March 27, 1998, and domiciled in the United States, it was formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund Inc.

What is the expense ratio of DSU?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) charges an expense ratio of 1.69%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DSU?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) manages $515.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DSU actively managed or an index fund?

DSU's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DSU launched?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) launched in March 1998 and is managed by BlackRock / iShares.

How has DSU performed?

DSU's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.