Is BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| 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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 91.7% | |
| Net Margin | 74.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$54M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$54M |
| Total Debt | $113M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 17.9 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $762M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $9.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $9.95 |
| 200-Day MA | $10.31 |
| Avg Volume | 303K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$8.72
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About BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU)
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of companies' debt instruments, including corporate loans, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services (BBB or lower by S&P's or Baa or lower by Moody's) or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. It was formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund Inc. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. was formed on March 27, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.'s debt ratio?
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.'s key financial metrics?
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. has a market capitalization of $588M, trailing P/E ratio of 13.6, and revenue of $39M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 74.0%. Return on equity stands at 6.6%.
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.
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