Is Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $489M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
16.3
EPS
$0.67
Dividend Yield
886.0%
Payout: 150.9%
Revenue
$62M

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$40M
Free Cash Flow$40M
Total Debt$294M
Total Assets$1.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.20
50-Day MA$11.49
200-Day MA$11.94
Avg Volume153K
52-Week Range
$10.47
$12.65

About Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB)

CEO
Mr. Robert Daniel Zable
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$489M
Currency
USD

Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in the loans and other fixed income instruments including first- and second-lien secured loans and high-yield corporate bonds of different maturities. The fund employs fundamental analysis using a research-driven credit analysis approach while focusing on factors like companies which offer attractive risk / return characteristics to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite index comprised of 75% S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index and 25% Barclays US High Yield Index. Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund was formed on September 26, 2012 and is domiciled in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund's debt ratio?

Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund's key financial metrics?

Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund has a market capitalization of $489M, trailing P/E ratio of 16.3, and revenue of $62M.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.