Blackstone Credit & Insurance Announces Extension of Reinvestment Period Ahead of May 31, 2027, Scheduled Dissolution Date for Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund (NYSE: BSL, the “Fund”) announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Board”) approved an extension of the Fund's reinvestment period (the “Extension”). The Fund continues to have a limited term and is scheduled to dissolve on or about May 31, 2027 (the “Dissolution Date”). The Extension will permit the Fund to continue to reinvest proceeds generated by maturities, prepayments and sales of investments until the effect.

Business Wire • May 29, 2026

Private Credit Jitters: Spillover into CLO ETFs?

The private credit market's breakneck growth has hit a significant speed bump. Chalk up the latest round of worries to a sharp software selloff, rising redemptions, pockets of defaults and growing unease about transparency in a more than $3 trillion market.

ETF Trends • Apr 23, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, March 2026

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.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review:  Aberdeen Proposes Removing Fund Term Structure

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.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 29, 2026

Blackstone Credit & Insurance Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

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.

Business Wire • Mar 13, 2026

The Chemist's Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, October 2025

The Triple-Factor CEF Report screens over 400 funds for high yield (>6.5%), strong coverage (>90%), and discount to NAV, balancing yield, sustainability, and value. Top lists include funds with widest discounts, best z-scores, highest yields, and best combined metrics, offering potential for price appreciation and enhanced yields. Explore top lists for further research; these shortlists are not final buy/sell recommendations. Always verify coverage ratios with official fund documents.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds for those with distribution coverage above 100%, aiming to identify lower-risk income opportunities for investors. Key metrics include premium/discount, z-score, leverage, baseline expense, and coverage. Top picks feature funds that offer high yields, deep discounts, and strong coverage, highlighting attractive value and income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

BSL: Its Real Yield Looks Sustainable And Its Z-Score Is Defensible

The Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund's trailing yield is about 300 - 350 basis points higher than the U.S. 10-year. BSL CEF is approaching its maturity date, providing hold-to-maturity participants an opportunity to capture yields and avoid probabilistic default risks. The Phillips Curve suggests Fed targets will likely remain steady for the time being. However, the market rates environment could price lower against the backdrop of a weak demand-side.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: Fixed Distribution Policies Can Get Unfixed

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of March and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were up, with MLPs rebounding and loan funds lagging; month-to-date, most sectors remain down due to lower equity prices and wider credit spreads. Invesco credit CEFs VLT and VVR cancelled their fixed managed distribution policies with VVR price falling hard on the news.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 29, 2025

BSL: A Discounted CEF Aligned With Higher-For-Longer Interest Rates

The Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund provides a compelling investment opportunity to those who think a higher-for-longer interest rate environment will emerge. The fund is set to dissolve in May 2027, which we deem a prudent exit date. Its low duration equates to low price volatility, under normal market conditions.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2025