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Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund
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Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund is downgraded to sell due to unsustainable payouts and persistent NAV erosion. BGX trades at a 12% discount to NAV, reflecting market concerns over high software exposure and below-investment-grade credit risk. The fund pays out more than it earns, with a 7.7% yield unsupported by net investment income, risking further NAV declines.
The Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report screens for CEFs with distribution coverage exceeding 100%, targeting funds less likely to cut payouts. Discounted, fully-covered CEFs offer dual benefits: potential price appreciation from narrowing discounts and enhanced yields based on full NAV distributions. Composite metrics combining yield, discount, and z-score help identify CEFs offering value on both absolute and relative terms, with high income potential.
Aberdeen infrastructure CEF ASGI proposes removing its 2035 term structure, a move that is detrimental to shareholder interests and alpha opportunities. Loan CEFs have cheapened as anticipated, following distribution cuts following Fed policy rate expectations. CLO Equity CEFs like OCCI, CCIF, EARN, and SPMC reported significant February NAV declines, raising leverage, leading to potential forced asset sales in a fragile sector.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.
