# BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/DSU · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU), nexqual.com/DSU" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 8.52 (-0.70% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 8.58 · day 8.49–8.58 · 52w 8.49–10.4 · market cap $552M · NYQ

## Key facts
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.4% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +21.9% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Analysts
Consensus None.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.4% | +21.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -6.5% | +4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Max drawdown | -9.5% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) | -22.5% (Dec 2021→Jun 2022) |

## Peers (Asset Management)
BXSL (Blackstone Secured Lending Fund) USD 23.33 -2.43% · VCTR (Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. ) USD 107.6 +0.20% · PDI (PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund) USD 14.31 +0.07% · AMG (Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.) USD 383.42 -3.06% · SEIC (SEI Investments Company) USD 102.3 -2.11% · IVZ (Invesco Ltd) USD 28.06 -2.54%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/DSU · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |