BSL is a closed-end fund that yields 9.6%. It has delivered a 32% total return, including distributions, over the past ~22 months. BSL's holdings, dividend coverage, performance, and valuations are covered in this article.
Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund is a leveraged loan CEF. BSL has a wide discount to net asset value but a stable NAV performance that compares favorably with 'golden standards' in the leveraged loan space which trade flat to NAV. The fund's dividend yield is fully covered, and the collateral pool is well-diversified.
We review CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of May and highlight recent market action. CEFs were mostly down on the week as rising Treasury yields were the key headwind.