BGB

Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund
BGB

$12.41

0.65%

Market Cap: $554M

About: Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is a closed-end term fund. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income. The secondary objective of the fund is to seek the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The fund also invest in second-lien loans and high yield bonds and employs financial leverage, which may increase risk to the Fund. The Fund has a limited term, and absent shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 2 (+1) [Q2]

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 9

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 91 [Q1] → 92 (+1) [Q2]

3.64% less ownership

Funds ownership: 53.66% [Q1] → 50.01% (-3.64%) [Q2]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $286M [Q1] → $266M (-$20.3M) [Q2]

24% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 26 | Existing positions reduced: 34

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Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Announce Corrected Ex-Dividend Dates for Monthly Distributions

NEW YORK , June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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"), recently 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 Term Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds"). The ex-dividend dates in the prior press release announcing these distributions were incorrect and have been corrected below, with each ex-dividend date being adjusted to one day later than what was previously announced.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Announce Corrected Ex-Dividend Dates for Monthly Distributions

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

NEW YORK , June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Term Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds"). The Funds' monthly distributions are set forth below.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

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BGB: Floating Rate Exposure Benefiting From 'Higher For Longer'

Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund has been performing well since our prior update and seeing its discounts narrow. BGB benefits from hotter inflation and a resilient economy, which decreases the probability of rate cuts from the Fed. The Fund offers an attractive distribution yield of approximately 9.5% and has a diversified portfolio of senior secured loan securities.

BGB: Floating Rate Exposure Benefiting From 'Higher For Longer'

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

NEW YORK , March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Term Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds"). The Funds' monthly distributions are set forth below.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

BGB: Active Leveraged Loan CEF From Blackstone, 9.6% Yield

The Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is undervalued compared to its peers, despite outperforming well-known CEFs from PIMCO. BGB has a unique approach with a high allocation to fixed income bonds and an active trading strategy as compared to other leveraged loan CEFs. The fund's portfolio is robust and well-diversified, with a focus on single-B rated bonds.

BGB: Active Leveraged Loan CEF From Blackstone, 9.6% Yield

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Blackstone Credit Closed-End Funds Announce Trustee and Officer Changes

NEW YORK , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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"), announced certain changes in Trustee and Officer positions 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 Term Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds"). Effective December 31, 2023, Daniel H.

Blackstone Credit Closed-End Funds Announce Trustee and Officer Changes

Blackstone Credit Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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"), 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 Term Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds"). The Funds' monthly distributions are set forth below.

Blackstone Credit Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

BGB: A Solid Income Fund With Limited Interest-Rate Risk

The Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund offers a current distribution yield of 11.08%, comparable to other fixed-income funds. The fund has outperformed the broader bond market, with a 3.37% increase in shares compared to a 1.47% decline in the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The fund primarily invests in floating-rate senior loans and high-yield junk bonds, which provide stability and potential income growth in a rising interest rate environment.

BGB: A Solid Income Fund With Limited Interest-Rate Risk

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