DSU is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Financial Services). Trading at $9.38. Current dividend yield: 12.63%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.18 |
| Current yield | 12.63% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 8 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0987 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.33% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 19.43% |
| Payout ratio | 269% |
| Market cap | $608M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.0987 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.0987 |
About DSU
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.
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Frequently asked
What is DSU's dividend yield?
DSU (BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 12.63%, which works out to about $1.18 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is DSU's next ex-dividend date?
DSU's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 8 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did DSU last pay a dividend?
DSU's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does DSU pay dividends?
DSU pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is DSU growing its dividend?
DSU has been growing its dividend at a 19.43% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.